GapGun MX+0 pages

Profile measurement with
unrivalled intelligence
and flexibility

specifications
head types*
Super-high
resolution
Field of view:
6.5mm (0.26”)
RET resolution:
3µ (0.0001”)

Scratches, defects, fasteners, chamfers and
profiles, turbine blades, small gap and t
flush, radii.
High resolution
Field of view:
25mm (1.0”)
Max gap & flush:
10mm (0.4”)
RET resolution:
11µ (0.0004”)
Aerospace high accuracy gap and flush, t
large fasteners.
Standard
Field of view:
55mm (2.2”)
Max gap & flush:
25mm (1”)
RET resolution:
24µ (0.0010”)
Generic, automotive or aerospace gap and t
flush, interiors, sealants, ring gauges.
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Wide angle
Field of view:
90mm (3.5”)
Max gap & flush:
50mm (2”)
RET resolution:
40µ (0.0016”)
Large gap and flush, profile measurement, t
CAD verification.

Measurement capability*
Accuracyt
GapGun systems meet Cg, Cgk, 6-Sigma and VDA5 standards for their intended t t
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applications. Please contact us for detailed performance figures for your application.
Repeatabilityt Proven to <15% QS9000-MSA for a wide variety of measurement sections.
Output formatt Customisable, including millimetres, inches and thousandths of an inch.
Surfacest
Measures all known automotive paints, carbon fibre, unpolished and galvanised t t
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metals including steel and aluminium, plastics and soft furnishings. t t
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Glass and mirrored surfaces can also be measured.
Operating
principlet
Laser triangulation with Resolution Enhancement Technology (RET).
Software
Virtual Toolkit™tExtensive toolkit that allows measurement of virtually any gap, flush, radius, t
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scratch, chamfer, fastener, seal or profile. Add-on packs for specialised aerospace tt
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and automotive applications are available.
SPCt
Use the GapGun’s built in SPC or link directly to your existing SPC software.
Data inputt
CAD data from file. Checkplans from MS Excel.
Results outputt Freely customisable, including DMIS, QDAS, MS Excel, plain text, CSV, point cloud,
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MeasurLink, CM4d, SPC3d.
User interfacet Simple creation of menus and graphics for GapGun LCD.
Languaget
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc.
Integrationt
Optional developers’ SDK allows integration with third party software.
Measurement heads
Weight t 170g (6oz)
Dimensions t 50 x 41 x 105mm (2.0 x 1.6 x 4.1”) W x D x H
Laser t Class 2M with automatic laser intensity adjustment.
Standoff t20mm (0.9”) from front of head for Super High Resolution head. 50mm (2”) from t
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front of measurement head for all other head types.
Handle
Weight t460g (16oz)
Dimensions t 6 x 117 x 165mm (3.0 x 4.6 x 6.5”) W x D x H
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Storage tMinimum of 1GB (virtually unlimited measurement results storage capability).
Screen t 9mm (3.5”) Daylight readable full colour touchscreen 240 x 320 pixel .
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Input devicest Click and drag touchscreen and trigger.
User feedbackt Audio output and vibrator for high noise environments.
Head rotationt Measurement head can be angled through +/-90 degrees, maximising
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accessibility and comfort.
System
Environmentalt IP50
Operation t0-40°C (32 -104°F) onboard temperature sensing.
Storage t –10 - 40°C (14 -104°F)
Connectivity tConnect directly to MS Windows™ networks via100MBPS Fast Ethernet
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or 802.11 wireless LAN provided as standard, with optional radio link. t
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Data download and interchange also available using USB. t t
Warranty and Service
Maintenance
and servicet
Agreements available from your local distributor.

For more information please visit: www.third.com
Authorised dealer

GapGun systems are designed,
developed and manufactured by

The most advanced, powerful and flexible in the world

Brabazon Office Park, Golf Course Lane,
Bristol, BS34 7PZ, UK
tt +44 (0)3333 44 3000
tt +44 (0)117 325 5555
ft +44 (0)3333 44 0041
et info@third.com
wt www.third.com
The GapGun MX+ is accurate and repeatable even in
areas that are traditionally hard to measure.

The GapGun MX+ is incredibly versatile. One system
can be used for dozens of different applications, with its
patented laser cap design the laser can be manipulated
to measure a multitude of features.

Lightweight, portable and self-contained: the GapGun
MX+ provides a complete quality control solution that
can even be used in the most difficult to access areas.

© 2013 Third Dimension Software Ltd. All Rights Reserved

*Quoted performance and field of view figures are for specific gap and flush measurement applications.
Contact us for detailed performance figures (Cg, Cgk, R&R, measurement range) for your application.

Gap Flush Mismatch Radii Chamfers Scratches Fasteners & Rivets Weld Profiles Nacelle
Countersinks Composite defects Rib foot gap Thrust reverser Composite layering Composite defects