Best touch-trigger configuration
Touch-triggerAries 454
MPEe3.0+L/300 µmMPEp4 µm
Shop-Floor CMM
Aries Shop-Floor CMM
Shop-floor CMM for near-line inspection without a dedicated metrology room.
PositioningShop-floor compact CMM
Work volume
X400–500 mm
Y500–600 mm
Z320–500 mm
Axis combinations vary by model.Load200–300 kg
Best accuracy
Touch-trigger
MPEe3.0+L/300 µmMPEp4 µm
Best Available Accuracy
Aries Configuration Reference
Accuracy varies by model size, probe configuration, and acceptance conditions.
Model Range
Aries Travel and Accuracy Options
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| Model | Range | Dimension | Machine weight | Max speed | Max acceleration | Load | Touch-trigger MPEe | Touch-trigger MPEp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries 454 | 400×500×320 mm | 920×1250×2010 mm | 800 kg | 800 mm/s | 1700 mm/s² | 200 kg | 3.0+L/300 µm | 4 µm |
| Aries 565 | 500×600×500 mm | 1100×1420×2400 mm | 900 kg | 800 mm/s | 1700 mm/s² | 300 kg | 4.0+L/300 µm | 5 µm |
Best-Fit Applications
Where Aries Fits Best
Aries is selected when compact production parts need near-line inspection feedback and the tolerance target allows shop-floor measurement.
Production-floor inspection
Use Aries for near-line production feedback when compact parts do not need lab-level uncertainty.
Near-line quality control
A fit for shop-floor quality checks when vibration, contamination, and part temperature can be controlled enough for the tolerance target.
Manufacturing cells
The listed Aries specifications apply to touch-trigger measurement on compact shop-floor parts.
Structure & motion
Engineering Highlights
Aries Structure and Motion Package
Aries is built around shop-floor practicality: compact footprint, contamination-conscious structure, wide temperature use, and no compressed-air requirement.
Three-Axis Anti-Contamination Design
Built for shop-floor environments with dust and foreign material exposure.
Cast-Iron and Steel Structure
A cast-iron and steel body with built-in high-precision temperature sensors supports measurement across the specified temperature range.
Wide Temperature Use
Supports shop-floor measurement across a wider operating temperature range.
Compact and Movable
Integrated measurement operation saves space and supports movement by portable forklift.
Environment & site requirements
Site Requirements
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PeakMerit reviews installation conditions, model-specific load capacity, air, power, and acceptance needs before final quotation.
Load capacity
Model-specific. See model table. Family range: 200–300 kg.
Temperature
15–30°C
Thermal stability
≤1°C/h; ≤2°C/24 h; spatial gradient ≤1°C/m
Humidity
40–70%
Voltage / Current
AC 220 V ±10%; 10 A
Air Supply
No compressed-air supply required
Controller, probe & software options
Configured System Options
Controller, Probe, and Application Package
Select the machine family together with the controller, probe head, rack, joystick, software workflow, and acceptance requirements that fit the application.
Touch-trigger shop-floor package
For near-line dimensional checks where the tolerance target allows shop-floor measurement.
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- Tolerance target
- Part temperature
- Shop-floor condition
Motorized probe head option
For automated angle access on compact production parts.
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- Required probe angles
- Part access
- Production workflow
No compressed-air supply required
Aries is designed for shop-floor installations that do not require a compressed-air supply, reducing installation complexity for near-line inspection cells.
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- Installation location
- Power availability
- Environmental control
Controller and operator interface
For compact near-line inspection workflows and production feedback loops.
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- Operator workflow
- Feedback loop
- Controller interface
Shop-floor use note
Review the production environment before near-line measurement
Shop-floor measurement capability depends on part temperature, vibration, contamination, installation condition, and required tolerance. PeakMerit reviews the production environment before recommending Aries for near-line inspection.
Selection Boundaries
Not Ideal For
- Ultra-high-precision lab measurement
- Scanning applications based on the supplied product table
- Large parts beyond 500×600×500 mm
- Environments with excessive vibration, contamination, or unstable part temperature
Nearby Choices
Compare With Nearby Models
Polaris / Gemini
Use a controlled quality room platform when lab conditions and tighter accuracy are more important than near-line feedback.
View PolarisPisces
Use Pisces when the goal is lowest-cost bridge CMM inspection rather than shop-floor workflow.
View PiscesGemini
Use Gemini when the compact part still fits a bridge CMM and higher accuracy or scanning-oriented work is needed.
View GeminiShop-Floor Advantage
Inspection Closer to Production
Aries is positioned for manufacturers who need near-line inspection in production environments instead of moving every part into a dedicated metrology room.
Wide temperature range, compact footprint, no air source requirement, and movable shop-floor configuration.CONTINUE YOUR REVIEW
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