5 axis capability creates an amazing new standard for measurement excellence. 5-axis design offers a choice of highly productive measurement methods, including “head touch” for point measurement by moving the probe head only in two axes, and high speed 5-axis touch trigger scanning. The CRYSTA-Apex EX 500T/700T/900T series are CNC CMMs equipped with the PH20, 5-axis control touch-trigger probe.

• 5-axis operation reduces the time required for probe orientation movements and allows more flexible positioning. This also ensures easy access to complex work pieces and saves time both during programming and measurement.
• In addition to 3-axis point measurement similar to conventional coordinate measuring machines, the PH20 probe head also supports 'head touch' operation for quick point measurement using the two rotational axes of the probe only, with no movement required along the CMM axes.
• PH20 incorporates a TP20 probe and allows use of modules designed for the TP20. Automatic probe changeover with a module changer is also supported.
• Even without the workpiece to be measured, a measurement program can be created on a PC using 3D CAD data. Compared to joystick operation, this makes for more efficient programming and also allows interference checking