Optical 3D Surface Metrology
Optical 3D Surface Metrology
Optical 3D Surface Metrology
system.
surement device in one system. This allows the measurement of form and roughness plus a full range of
focus.
Profile
Who we are and what we offer
We are a supplier of high resolution optical 3D surface
measurement for industrial quality assurance. Our
key competence is the measurement of complex
components showing various geometries and materials.
From the very beginning in 2001 we have made sure
that optical 3D measurement achieves inline capacity.
Our long term expertise and experience with special
solutions in various manufacturing lines and our cooperation with a well established automation company
qualifies us to implement 3D optical inline measurement, even in a rough production environment. This
experience combined with our outstanding robust
software enables us to meet your production requirements in terms of reliability, speed, and usability.
In addition to our Austrian headquarters in Graz, we
have subsidiaries in Germany, the United Kingdom,
North America, and Asia. Further expansions are
planned to enhance our market position.
REAL 3D
HIGH SURFACE FINISH AND DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY
VIA 360 MEASUREMENT
There are about 60 surface parameters with small tolerances
that determine durability, speed and machining results of
drills, mills and other cutting tools.
To perform full form measurement it is essential to measure
the form of tools and micro precision components as a
whole. This is achieved with InfiniteFocus Real3D. The
component is rotated by 360 which enables the measurement of various crucial parameters.
Full form measurement of drills, mills and tap tools via contour measurement
Using the contour measurement module it is easily possible to measure
chamfers, threads, cutting edges, and flutes. On the full color data set
simply extract a path to define the measurement position and profile data is
displayed. The measurement of the form is performed via fitting of circles,
angles, and lines enabling the numerical verification of additional crucial
parameters such as radial clearance, radius or tap major diameter.
in production
COME CLOSER TO ZERO-DEFECT
MANUFACTURING
Smallest geometries and narrow tolerances ask for high
resolution measurements, also in production.
However, different manufacturing environments are subject
to specific conditions requiring individual solutions. The
InfiniteFocus modular sensor concept enables 3D measurement in production in various configurations.
Depending on the application the sensor can be mounted
directly in the production line or on a robot to access difficult
positions on a large object. Also, when necessary, we
develop and produce tailor-made solutions for specific
purposes.
Irrespective of the configuration chosen, InfiniteFocus
provides repeatable, traceable high resolution measurements, including variable and integrated automation options.
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in quality assurance
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Forensics
Securing evidence
Whether it is counterfeiting money, falsifying documents, paintings or pharmaceutical tablets, a gun crime or a bank
robbery criminals generally do leave traces. As part of the criminal investigation process InfiniteFocus plays a major role
due to its ability to provide 3D surface measurement.
In counterfeiting money or falsifying paintings, small differences in height can often identify fakes from originals. Counterfeits
in pharmaceuticals can be identified by height and volume variations of imprints or logos. In fire arm cases the imprints
made by the bullet casings can be compared and matched.
The 3D capabilities of InfiniteFocus allow these measurements to be performed easily and with quantification.
Emerging Markets
Improve efficiency of wind power stations
Unforeseen gear break-downs of wind power stations can often be traced back to faulty gearing or defect rolling bearings.
InfiniteFocus measures the components that keep wind power stations running in order to prevent interferences and breakdowns. 3D measurement with InfiniteFocus guarantees leak-tightness and verifies surface finish processes. As a result wear
is reduced and optimal tribological conditions are secured. Furthermore, the optical profiler makes sure that form is kept
within given tolerances and that all requirements regarding surface finish of gears are met.
As far as the efficiency of power generation is concerned, the surface roughness of the rotor blade is of major importance.
Specific micro structure features of only a few m, called riblets and either applied by laser or attached via foil, can reduce air
resistance and thereby create efficiency as the overall aerodynamic characteristics of a wind power station are improved.
Since an exact geometry demands exact measurement, InfiniteFocus is a most valuable tool when it comes to performing a
meaningful form and roughness measurement of the blades.
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Optical measurements
provide more information.
Instead of measuring a single profile, measurements that
are area based, provide high resolution consistent results.
Optical measurements
provide full form information.
Instead of scanning only the heights and depths detected
by a stylus tip, optical techniques measure all details of
the surface.
Optical measurements
are non-contact and therefore damage free.
Instead of leaving scratches on a surface, optical
techniques measure the data.
Optical measurements
neither require maintenance nor produce wear.
Instead of expensive service costs, optical measurement is low maintenance.
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Volume measurement
A single pit or the volume of the entire surface is measured with an automatically calculated reference
plane.
2D image analysis
Simple primitives are measured manually or semi automatically in 2D. Text overlays can also be
entered and the easy-to-use database allows a convenient storing and transfer of data.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
General Specification
Measurement principle
Measurement result
Maintenance
Illumination
Nosepiece
Travel range
Weight
Size WxDxH
Temperature range
Temperature gradient
Power supply
Size ControlUnit WxDxH
Specimen
Specimen surface texture
Max. height of object
Max. weight of object
Maximum slope angle
Sample preparation
*) This nano-roughness is necessary to measure the surface. When measuring roughness values (Ra, Rz etc.) Ra values >100nm are measured.
Objectives
Objectives
Sampling distance
Optical lateral resolution
Vertical resolution (low speed)*
Vertical resolution (high speed)*
Scan speed (low)
Scan speed (high)**
Vertical dynamic
Working distance
Field of view X
Field of view Y
m
m
nm
nm
m/s
m/s
mm
m
m
2.5x
3.52
5.6
2300
47100
112
2300
3400
8.8
5716
4351
5x
1.76
2.2
410
8200
20
400
52000
23.5
2858
2175
10x
0.88
1.1
100
2000
5.0
100
160000
17.3
1429
1088
20x
0.44
0.8
50
1000
2.5
50
250000
13
715
544
50x
0.18
0.6
20
400
1.0
20
430000
10.1
286
218
100x
0.09
0.4
10
200
0.5
10
380000
3.5
143
109
10x
100
16
10000
100
30
300
150
8
20
20x
50
12
4500
100
15
150
75
5
20
50x
20
9
700
100
8
60
30
2
20
100x
10
3.2
150
100
3
30
15
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*) Vertical resolution can be adjusted depending on the application, this also influences the scan speed.
**) The maximum scan speed is not achieved by every application.
nm
mm
mm
mm
nm
nm
nm
m
2.5x
2300
8
10000
100
800
7000
3500
20
20
5x
410
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10000
100
120
1200
600
10
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Software
Measurement modules
and utilities
Automation
Visualization
Database
Import/Export
Martin Zeller,
CEO, Bass GmbH &Co.KG.
Jrg Seewig,
Technical university of Kaiserlautern
David Nowell,
Dept. Engineering Science, University of Oxford
Harald Lehhofer,
Product Engineering, Montan-Universitt Leoben
Heinz Dirrhammer,
Ceratizit Austria GmbH
Ronny Brinkmann,
Mechanical Engineering, at University of Magdeburg
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