Hi all,

Our shop is looking to purchase a CMM for inspections. I am looking for suggestions on which manufacturer to look into. We don't need top-end, just a reputable and reliable manufacturer.

My knowledge of CMM machines are limited but here are some basic requirements:


The largest parts I we will need to measure are approximately 18" x 18" x 12".
The resolution needs to be ±.001 inch.
touch trigger probing
Vertical type indexing probe is preferable because a lot of our parts have features in various planes .
The option to integrate the CMM with Solidworks CAD system would be a plus if the price point is reasonable.

Any feedback or literature or tips for purchasing CMM's would be greatly appreciated.