Keyence WM-6000 Wide Area CMM
A portable wide-area coordinate measuring system that uses an optical camera unit and wireless probes for large-part inspection. The WM-6000 series supports contact probing for dimensional measurement and optional laser scanning for shape capture.
System Capabilities
The WM-6000 series is a portable wide-area CMM designed for large-part inspection, on-site measurement, and 3D data capture. It uses an optical camera unit to track wireless probes for dimensional measurement and shape scanning.
Measurement range depends on the configured model. For example, the WM-6210 camera unit specifies a measurement range of 10,000 x 3,500 x 5,000 mm (W x D x H).
Operating Modes
Contact Probing
Wireless contact probe for point and feature measurements.
Laser Scanning (Optional)
Laser-scanning probe for dense surface capture and shape measurement.
Wide-Area CMM Mode
Large measurement volume with camera rotation and tilt tracking.
Single-Operator Measurement
Portable system designed for single-person measurement of large targets.
Technical Specifications
| Series | WM-6000 Wide Area CMM |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range (Series) | Up to 25 m wide range (series capability) |
| Example Measurement Range | 10,000 x 3,500 x 5,000 mm (WM-6210) |
| Camera Rotation | Horizontal +/-120 deg, vertical +/-30 deg |
| Connectivity | WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.0, IR |
| Laser Probe Scan Speed | Up to 2.4 million points per second |
| Laser Probe Working Distance | 300 mm with +/-100 mm depth of field |
| Laser Probe Accuracy | Scanning accuracy +/- (50 + 5L/1000) um |
Comparison: Portable Wide-Area CMM vs. Fixed CMM
Comparing a portable wide-area CMM workflow with a traditional fixed CMM setup.
| Feature | WM-6000 Series | Fixed CMM |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | Portable, can measure large parts in place | Fixed installation |
| Measurement Volume | Wide-area up to 25 m (series) | Limited to machine envelope |
| Setup | Single-operator measurement | Typically requires fixtures and staging |
| Data Capture | Contact probing and optional laser scanning | Contact probing standard |
| Use Case | Large assemblies and on-site inspection | Controlled metrology lab measurements |