APEX Metrology Loanhead metrology centre
APEX MetrologyLoanhead
UKAS schedule 9817 covers general dimensional measurements at APEX Metrology’s Loanhead laboratory, using a coordinate measuring machine for engineering components and some plastics.
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Key facts
- Site-specific accredited testing
- UKAS schedule 9817 states that testing is performed at the listed Loanhead location.
Testing capabilities
Coordinate measuring machine measurements
The accredited scope covers general measurements of length, diameter, position and angle for engineering components and some plastics, using a coordinate measuring machine.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published CMM measurement range | 0–853 × 853 × 859 mm | The schedule gives this range for length, diameter and position measurements. |
| Published dimensional best measurement capability | 5.6 + (9.7 × length in m) μm | The schedule gives this capability for length, diameter and position measurements. |
| Published angular range and capability | 0–360°; 0.050° best measurement capability | The schedule gives the range and capability for angular measurement. |
Access and contact
The schedule lists Mr Ryan Macfarlane, info@apexmetrology.com and +44 (0)131 448 2111. Confirm part envelope, drawing and datum requirements, measurement uncertainty, reporting, capacity and lead time.
Facility contact
- Address
- Unit 3, The Enterprise Centre, 1 Dryden Road
Loanhead, EH20 9LZ
United Kingdom - Telephone
- +44 (0)131 448 2111
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation
- UKAS schedule 9817 states ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for the detailed Loanhead scope.
- ASME Y14.5-2009
- The schedule lists associated customer drawings and specifications and ASME Y14.5-2009 for the dimensional tests.
What to confirm with the facility
- Confirm the required drawing revision, datum scheme, part material and condition, uncertainty target, inspection programme, report format, capacity and availability before commissioning.
Before requesting a test
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Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed UKAS schedule 9817 on 30 September 2026. This is a review of published scope, not a facility inspection or confirmation of availability.
Arc publishes this directory entry and does not operate the test facility. Suggest a correction to Arc with a supporting source.
Schedule of Accreditation 9817: APEX Metrology
Issue 005, dated 16 June 2026, identifies the Loanhead laboratory, its contact route, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 status, coordinate-measuring-machine method and dimensional-measurement scope. It does not establish present capacity, price, lead time or item acceptance.