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10 questions every quality team should answer before buying a CMM
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Buying a CMM is a long-term investment. The wrong decision can mean years of bottlenecks, rework, and inflexible inspection — long after the invoice is paid.
This checklist helps you build a clear brief before approaching any supplier. Work through eight key areas, note where you're unsure, and walk into any vendor conversation prepared.
Supplier-agnostic. No obligation. Takes 10 minutes.
Free download. Used by quality teams across aerospace, automotive, precision engineering, medical devices, and oil and gas.
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What the checklist covers
Eight areas. Thirty targeted questions. Structured to mirror how quality teams actually evaluate a CMM purchase.
Q1 Accuracy
What tolerance range do you actually need —
and does the quoted spec match your environment?
Q2 Environment
Quality lab, shop floor, or somewhere in between — where the machine lives changes everything.
Q3 Parts complexity
Contact, optical, or multisensor? Does the sensor portfolio handle your full range of parts?
Q4 Operators
From dedicated metrologists to shop-floor operators — can the software scale to match your team?
Q5 Connectivity
ERP, MES, SPC, CAD/CAM — what does the CMM need to talk to, and how?
Q6 Total cost of ownership
Service, calibration, software, consumables. Budget for the lifetime, not just the invoice.
Q7 Sector experience
AS9100D, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 — does the supplier understand your compliance obligations.
Q8 Live demonstration
Specs tell you what a machine should do. A demo on your actual parts tells you whether it does.
Whether you're replacing an ageing machine or specifying your first CMM, the stakes are high.
This checklist gives you a structured brief to work through before approaching any supplier — so you walk into every conversation prepared, not reactive.
It's based on the questions Hexagon's application specialists ask quality teams before any CMM recommendation.
Supplier-agnostic by design, because a well-defined brief is good for everyone.
Built for quality teams who want to get it right first time
How does your brief stack up?
The checklist includes a simple scoring guide. Count your 'not sure' answers and use the table below.
| Your score | What it means |
|---|---|
| 0-1 'not sure' | You have a clear brief. Focus your evaluation on shortlisting the right supplier. |
| 2-3 'not sure' | Worth a conversation before you go to market. A specialist can help you clarify requirements quickly. |
| 4+ 'not sure' | Define your requirements first — it will save time and cost in the long run. |
Ready to build your brief?
Download the checklist and walk into your next supplier conversation with a clear, confident brief.
What the checklist covers
10 questions every quality team should answer before buying a CMM
Buying a CMM is a long-term investment. The wrong decision can mean years of bottlenecks, rework, and inflexible inspection — long after the invoice is paid.
This checklist helps you build a clear brief before approaching any supplier. Work through eight key areas, note where you're unsure, and walk into any vendor conversation prepared.
Supplier-agnostic. No obligation. Takes 10 minutes.
Free download. Used by quality teams across aerospace, automotive, precision engineering, medical devices, and oil and gas.
The checklist includes a simple scoring guide. Count your 'not sure' answers and use the table below.
