Metrology & Testing technology
In measuring and testing machines, the measurement technology used is the central element. Therefore, metrological parameters such as resolution and linearity are decisive factors in order to enable precise data collection. For operation in measuring and testing machines, Micro-Epsilon offers numerous measuring techniques based on highest accuracy.
Calibrating robot axes
Industrial robots have become indispensable in modern production facilities due to their reliability and high speed. During set up and also at regular intervals within the scope of quality assurance, the ...
Show details3D measurement of coil springs
Qsigma designed the Spring Measurement System (SMS) for precise 3D measurement of coil springs and other components. It is used, among other things, in the development of prototypes and 100% inspection ...
Show detailsAutomatic diameter testing of shafts
The Vertical Gauging Unit (VGU) is a measuring system for the precise and non-contact measurement of shafts and axes. The system is equipped with four optical micrometers and a laser distance sensor. ...
Show detailsAutomated measurement of railway fishplates
The company Mills CNC is a supplier of machine tools. They use MicroEpsilon laser sensors for the automatic inspection of large, hot-rolled railway fishplates made of steel. These fishplates join two rails ...
Show detailsEvaluation of the surface quality of metallic workpieces
The new optoCONTROL CLS1000 optoelectronic fiber optic sensors reliably check the quality of rough, matt or glossy surfaces, for example, during surface grinding. This inspection of metallic workpieces ...
Show details3D inspection and surface assessment of roof tiles
The production of roof tiles places high demands on measurement and testing methods for ensuring constant high product quality. In the DASTOKON semi-automatic measurement and test system and in the BSPK ...
Show detailsObstacle recognition on climbing robots
The scanCONTROL 2600 sensors used form a barrier above or below the detector depending on the climbing direction. Due to the detector size, a correspondingly large measuring range of 100 mm in the ...
Show detailsGeometry inspection of ingots
Ingots are sawn into thin wafers for the production of photovoltaic modules. However, geometric deviations can occur during the manufacture of ingots which adversely affect the arrangement of the wafers ...
Show detailsCoordinate measuring machine
Coordinate measurement machines are used for measuring many different components. Different scanners and measuring equipment measure the surface of the component in three dimensions. Laser line scanners ...
Show detailsCoordinate measuring machine
Coordinate measurement machines from Zeiss have been known for decades for the highest quality, precision and reliability. Also the mobile measurement machine, ScanMax fulfills these criteria, in part ...
Show detailsLED testing of electronic assemblies during the in-circuit test
colorCONTROL MFA LED test systems are used, among other things, in the electronics industry when quality control of printed circuit boards is performed by in-circuit testing (ICT) in the clean room. The ...
Show detailsCoordinate measuring machine
In order to measure a wide variety of components, coordinate measuring machines are used. Different gauges and measuring devices provide a 3D image of the surface component. scanCONTROL laser line scanners ...
Show detailsMeasurement of surface changes by laser irradiation (700°C)
Fraunhofer EMI researches the effect of laser beams on different surfaces. For this purpose, various samples are irradiated with a high-power laser that packs a punch of several kilowatts. Meanwhile, two ...
Show detailsTesting the sharpness of band knives
Foam cutting machines use band knives whose cutting blades typically wear out over the course of their use. In order to ensure high efficiency in the cutting process, the knife sharpness test is carried ...
Show detailsDistance control of detectors for the examination of drill cores
For the geological analysis of drill core and mineral samples Cox Analytical Systems offers special X-ray analysis equipment (XRF scanners). These allow sample analysis for almost all elements of the periodic ...
Show detailsFully automatic measurement of sheet metal
Dimensionics developed the Disionic Sheet Control measuring table for fully automatic testing of the dimensional accuracy of sheet metal. It operates with laser profile sensors by Micro-Epsilon. The sensors ...
Show detailsNon-destructive analysis of geological material
British company Geotek Ltd. specializes in high-resolution and nondestructive analysis of geological drill cores. This analysis is carried out via Boxscan, an automated and modular platform that collects ...
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