Gantry CMMs Large Volume Precision | Custom Options | Shop-Floor Capable

Eley Metrology offers a range of Gantry CMMs custom built for the precision measurement of very large components. Designed and manufactured in Derby, UK, these coordinate measuring machines combine extended measuring capacity with the high levels of accuracy typically associated with smaller CMM systems.

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  • Custom gantry CMMs for large-scale precision measurement
    Eley Metrology’s Gantry CMMs are developed specifically for applications involving very large parts, where conventional coordinate measuring machines may not provide the required measuring volume. Despite their substantial size, these systems are engineered to deliver precise, reliable results across demanding large-format inspection tasks.

    Bridge-style architecture for oversized components
    Gantry CMMs use a frame structure raised on side supports, allowing the machine to span over the component being measured or scanned. Similar in principle to Bridge CMM designs, this architecture provides the access and structural format needed for the inspection of large, heavy or awkwardly sized workpieces.

    Ideal for large and complex engineering applications
    The gantry configuration is particularly well suited to large precision components such as diesel engines, jet engine parts, aircraft wing structures, printing machine columns, satellites and large machine tool parts. This makes the Gantry CMM an effective solution for industries where component scale must be matched by equally capable precision measurement equipment.

    Designed and built in Derby for global industry
    All Eley Metrology Gantry CMMs are designed and manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Derby, UK. The company’s precision measuring equipment is used by organisations across the world, supporting both large-scale manufacturers and specialist engineering businesses across multiple sectors.

Large-volume measurement with high accuracy
Gantry CMMs are intended for the accurate measurement and scanning of very large components, providing a practical solution where both scale and precision are critical. Their design enables users to inspect large-format parts without sacrificing the measurement quality expected from advanced coordinate measuring machines.

Custom-built to meet application-specific requirements
Each Gantry CMM can be tailored to suit the size, geometry and inspection demands of the customer’s components. This custom-built approach allows Eley Metrology to develop systems that align closely with specific production, quality control and metrology requirements.

Suitable for complex scanning and inspection tasks
The gantry architecture allows the machine to span over the object being measured, providing improved access to large components during inspection or scanning processes. This makes the system suitable for a wide range of dimensional verification tasks involving substantial or difficult-to-handle workpieces.

Supported by ongoing training and maintenance
In addition to machine supply, Eley Metrology provides ongoing training, support and maintenance for its Gantry CMM range. This helps ensure that customers continue to achieve reliable measurement performance and long-term value from their precision metrology equipment.

  • Measurement of large diesel engines and other heavy industrial components.

  • Inspection of jet engine components and large aerospace structures such as aircraft wings.

  • Dimensional verification of printing machine columns and large machine tool parts.

  • Precision measurement of satellites and other large, high-value engineering assemblies.

  • Large-scale metrology applications across aerospace, heavy engineering, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors.

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Industries Used In - Gantry CMMs -

Heavy Engineering & Machinery Manufacturing

Checking dimensional accuracy of large machine bases, press frames, casting structures and heavy welded fabrications.
Heavy engineering companies use gantry CMMs to verify flatness, straightness, hole patterns and positional tolerances on bulky components that require both high accuracy and large measuring volumes.

Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

Inspecting large body‑in‑white structures, chassis frames, subframes and large powertrain components.
Automotive and commercial vehicle plants use gantry CMMs to check overall body geometry, mounting point locations and alignment across full‑size assemblies that exceed typical bridge CMM capacities.

Aerospace

Measuring large structural components, wing sections, fuselage frames and landing gear assemblies where overall geometry, alignment and profile must be controlled over long spans.
Aerospace manufacturers use gantry CMMs to inspect complete airframe and engine structures in a single setup, ensuring tight GD&T compliance on large, flight‑critical parts.

Power Generation & Energy

Measuring large turbine casings, generator housings, rotor components and other oversized parts used in conventional and renewable power systems.
Power generation manufacturers rely on gantry CMMs to ensure that large rotating and static components meet stringent dimensional and alignment requirements for reliable long‑term operation.

Rail & Transport

Inspecting large bogie frames, couplers, brake components and structural elements used in rail and heavy transport applications.
Rail and transport manufacturers use gantry CMMs to control geometry and alignment over long assemblies, helping to ensure safety, ride quality and interchangeability of critical components.