Looking for dynamic way to load/offload the CMM's with heavy fixtures and other ideas

We are currently in the process of putting together a plan to move my metrology lab. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use to load and offload the heavy fixture's (1000 lbs) we use on the CMM's. Currently we use a hi-lo, but i would like to avoid that if possible, We would also like to avoid having an over head crane.

Any other ideas on making a dynamic metrology lab would be greatly apprcieated.

Thanks,
Scott Hoogerhyde

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Josh Carpenter over 13 years ago

Hi Scott,

Cranes work great but have their own dangers. Because you have the advantage being able to design from scratch, and the advantage of nearly everything being flat-bottomed I'm envisioning:
1) All CMMs are installed at same height.
2) Carts all at the same height.
3) A roller system to ease loading/unloading.

Where are y'all moving to? Is another plant new being built?
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Josh Carpenter over 13 years ago

Hi Scott,

Cranes work great but have their own dangers. Because you have the advantage being able to design from scratch, and the advantage of nearly everything being flat-bottomed I'm envisioning:
1) All CMMs are installed at same height.
2) Carts all at the same height.
3) A roller system to ease loading/unloading.

Where are y'all moving to? Is another plant new being built?
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