Full 3D Feature And Surface Inspection With Metris XC65D Digital Cross Scanner
At Control 2009, Metris launches the multi-laser XC65D scanner that captures all 3D details of features, edges, pockets, ribs and freeform surfaces in a single scan. The Cross Scanner's entirely digital operation boosts scanning frequency and drives intelligent laser intensity adaptation to scan any surface without user interaction. The superior performance of XC65D further accelerates the Digital Inspection Process, providing better insight, more flexibility and much higher productivity.
Real 3D measurement through multi-laser technology
Incorporating 3 lasers in a cross pattern, the XC65D obtains a full 3D view that accurately captures the bore of a hole or the flanges of a notch. In this way geometric features can be extracted from the acquired point cloud with higher confidence and accuracy. The XC65D avoids taking multiple scans of the same feature using different scanner paths and orientations, eliminating time-consuming probe head indexing and drastically reducing overall inspection time. With laser stripes being projected from 3 sides, the XC65D also provides maximum coverage of complex surfaces with many ribs and pockets.
Digitizing any surface without user interaction
To effectively scan surfaces with varying color or high reflectivity, Metris introduces third-generation enhanced sensor performance (ESP3). Dynamic point-per-point adaption of laser source intensity enables the XC65D to deal with nearly all sample materials and surface finishes without operator interaction. This also includes shiny surfaces and abrupt surface type transitions under any lighting conditions. ESP3 is a key differentiator when scanning similar parts in different manufacturing stages; initially dealing with bare sheet metal parts and finally scanning finished products painted in any color.
Digital technology boosts scanning productivity
The XC65D Cross Scanner sets new productivity standards by introducing wider laser stripes and high-speed CMOS camera technology, which triples scanning frequency compared to its predecessor. This allows the velocity of the XC65D scanner to be increased drastically, boosting the number of features that can be scanned in the same time frame. Temperature stability is built in through intelligent airflow management and software compensation measures. They minimize warm-up time and guarantee reliable accuracy under shop floor conditions.
3D view speeds up sheet metal feature inspection
Full 3D feature inspection is key in realizing fast and flawless product assembly. The scanner traces potential assembly issues up-front by accurately digitizing the complete geometry of slots, notches and edges as well as specialized geometric features, including connection pins, welded bolts, T-studs and so-called Christmas trees. Besides the regular XC65D scanner, Metris offers the XC65D-LS variant with a higher standoff distance. This scanner variant gains better access to cavity surfaces of body-in-white structures, and scans over fixture clamps without scanner path modification.
A critical factor in the Digital Inspection Process
The XC65D Cross Scanner combined with point cloud software innovations increases productivity in every stage of the Digital Inspection Process. Metris Focus Scan software offers semi-automatic scanner path generation that guarantees full surface coverage and allows you to start scanning within minutes after loading the CAD file. The digital XC65D Cross Scanner with full 3D view digitizes the entire part surface and all features at unparalleled speed. In Focus Inspection, analysis on the basis of part-to-CAD deviation reports provides instant geometric insight.
About Metris
Metris designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries.
The company's reliable and innovative metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fixed and portable configurations with optical and touch sensors.
Metris Headquarters are based in Leuven, Belgium, with additional production and development centers in Belgium, UK, Italy, US and China. Metris provides a worldwide network of sales and support offices located in Europe, Asia, and America. For more information visit www.metris.com
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