Aberlink Limited
About us
Incorporated in 1993, Aberlink has an impressive record of growth founded on innovation. This has been the background for all our patent protected product development over the last 31 years with the tagline 'Innovative Metrology' firmly at the heart of company philosophy.
From our headquarters in Eastcombe, Gloucestershire, England we are engaged in every aspect of providing industry with innovative metrology products that are reliable, cost effective and above all easy to use. Through our distributor network in over 40 countries worldwide we provide all sectors of manufacturing with world class sales and aftercare service.
Products & services
Aberlink 3D Measurement Software
Making Measurement Easy The whole philosophy for Aberlink is to make measurement easy. Aberlink 3D software has been written by engineers for engineers and sets the industry standard for ease of use. Designed around a graphical interface, Aberlink 3D can work in 2D or 3D, on manual or CNC CMMs and is equally at home when used with either touch, scanning or vision systems. It is easy to understand why Aberlink 3D has become the software of choice not only for Aberlink, but for numerous other manufacturers of measuring devices around the world.
Fulcrum Manual CMM
Accurate inspection right next to your machine tool Inspect your parts through every step of the manufacturing process. The Fulcrum is a revolutionary manual CMM, by employing a three rotary axis design, Aberlink have created a space-efficient tabletop design enabling it to be used where it is needed, on the shop floor near your machine tools. Designed to optimize inspection as parts come off the machine one op at a time, feeding back to the machining process at the earliest opportunity, before final inspection, before more expense. A simpler user interface has been developed for Aberlink measurement software, making it even easier to use on a manual CMM, while retaining full functionality. After manually scanning the part, critical features are automatically recognized, and dimensions automatically displayed. Intuitive software and innovative design means you’ll be measuring your parts within minutes of switching on the Fulcrum CMM, even with no prior operating experience. It will quickly become the tool of choice for jump-on, ad-hoc inspection, whether checking 1st off inspection, small batch quality control, or setting CNC machines. The Fulcrum is the easiest CMM to learn and use.
Extol CNC CMM
Next Generation of Shop Floor Hardened, Non-cartesian CMM, Winner of the 2024 Kings Award for Innovation! True to Aberlink's heritage for innovation, the Extol is the world's first CMM to utilise a delta mechanism. Designed for robustness and reliability, the Extol CMM will run around the clock making it ideal whether it is positioned next to a machine tool, in a manufacturing cell, or used in a dedicated inspection area. Five temperature sensors monitoring both the machine and ambient temperature ensure that the Extol is capable operating in uncontrolled environments and reporting measurements as though they had been taken at 20°C. The software will also produce a warning should the temperature be changing at a rate that is not conducive with reasonable metrology practice. Robust, accurate and reliable, the Extol CMM is the perfect solution to automatically verify part quality for critical components.
Axiom CNC CMM
The best selling Aberlink CMM just got even better! The Axiom too has been Aberlink’s best-selling range of CMM with thousands of machines sold around the world since 2004. The brand-new Axiom is the latest evolution of this well respected CMM. Employing a stiffer bridge design, incorporating a wider air bearing separation, means the latest Axiom has further improved on what was already a great package. Being faster, more accurate, and just as reliable, this improved Axiom is set to continue being the CMM of choice in it’s target market. With three different measuring volumes available utilising Y-axis travels up to 1200 millimetres, there is an Axiom to suit every small to mid size application. Available as either a manual machine or with full CNC control.
Horizon CNC CMM
Starting the Linear Drive Revolution The Horizon 800 CMM breaks new ground in design and innovation using frictionless linear drives, which are the key to its fast and exceptionally smooth motion. The granite table and granite Y-axis rail has been designed to take full advantage of the natural thermal density of this remarkable material. The Y-axis linear drive system has been positioned away from the Y-axis linear encoder so that the heat generated by the linear drive is absorbed by the granite without affecting metrology performance.
Halo CNC CMM
Affordable large precision measurement The Halo CNC CMM has the same structural design as our most accurate CMM, the Horizon. By using a belt drive system for the X-Y-Z axis movement, the Halo CMM is the perfect mid-sized CMM for use in an inspection department or on the shop floor. The price is also extremely competitive when compared to other international CMM brands.
Azimuth CNC CMM
From strength to strength As CMMs get larger, it is not simply a case of scaling up the design of smaller models. Stiffness of the structure is critical, but weight must also be kept to a minimum. The Azimuth CMM is not only Aberlink’s largest in their range of CMM products, but it is the culmination of over twenty years experience and excellence in the design and manufacture of innovative metrology equipment incorporating the very latest materials technology.