3D measuring technologies

Name of the machine: 3D scanner Yxlon FF35 CT (Computer Tomography)
Type of the machine: high resolution industrial CT system
Restrictions: dimensions of the product, complexity of the product, access to use the machine

3D scanner, Yxlon FF35 CT

Manufacturer: Yxlon

Model: Yxlon FF35 CT

Functioning principle: 3D scanning (X-ray tube)

Dimensions of the machine: 2990 mm x 2200 mm x 1550 mm

Unit includes: measuring machine, operator workplace, controller with software

Working area: diameter 300 mm, height 500 mm, weight 30 kg

Measuring time: depends of the size and the complexity of the product

Name of the machine: 3D scanner (HD Structured White Light 3D Scanner)
Type of the machine: scanning devices
Restrictions: dimensions of the product, access to use the machine

Video about technology:

  1. Video 1
  2. Video 2 – components and setup of the scanner system
  3. Video 3 – calibration of the scanner

DAVID SLS-3 HD scanner

Manufacturer: David Vision Systems (now owned by HP)

Model: DAVID SLS-3 HD

Functioning principle: 3D scanning using structured white light

Dimensions of the machine: (P)500 mm * (L)200 mm * (K)500 mm

System includes: camera David CAM 3.1, David HD video projector,
setup ruler, tripod, PC with software

Working area (maximum dimensions of the product): from 10 mm up to 600 mm

Resolution: 0,05% of the objects maximum dimension (from 0,04 mm)

Scanning time: 2…4 s/per scan

Formats of the model: obj, stl, ply

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Name of the machine: 3D scanner ATOS II 400 (Structured Light)
Type of the machine: scanning devices
Restrictions: dimensions of the product, access to use the machine

Video about technology:

  1. Video 1

GOM ATOS II 400 scanner

Manufacturer: GOM

Model: ATOS II 400

Functioning principle: 3D scanning using structured white light

Dimensions of the machine: (P)300 mm * (L)500 mm * (K)500 mm, mobile

System includes: camera, tripod, table, PC with software

Working area (maximum dimensions of the product): practically unlimited (scanned models can be stitched together)

Resolution:  depends of the object distance (from 0,02 mm up to 0,79 mm)

Scanning time: depends of the product complexity

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Name of the machine: 3D measuring machine TESA Microhite 3D
Type of the machine: measuring devices
Restrictions: dimensions of the product, product complexity and shape, access to use the machine

Video about technology:

  1. Video 1

TESA MicroHite 3D measuring machine

Manufacturer: TESA SA (Hexagon Metrology)

Model: Tesa Micro-Hite 3D

Functioning principle: measuring of the product by using a probe

Dimensions of the machine: 800 mm x 1000 mm x 1500 mm

System includes: measuring machine, probes, controller with software (Reflex)

Working area: 600 mm x 600 mm x 600 mm

Uncertainty: +/- 0,05 mm (depends on the product dimensions)

Measuring time: depends on the product complexity and number of measurements

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Name of the machine: 3D measuring machine Aberlink Axiom too 600
Type of the machine: Contact Measuring Macine (CMM)
Restrictions: dimensions of the product, complexity of the product, access to use the machine

3D measuring machine Aberlink Axiom too 600

Manufacturer: Aberlink

Model: Aberlink Axiom too 600

Functioning principle: 3D measuring 3D of the model by using touch probe

Dimensions of the machine: 900 mm x 1200 mm x 2300 mm

Unit includes: measuring machine, touch probes, controller with software (Aberlink 3D software)

Working area: 640 mm x 600 mm x 500 mm

Measurement uncertainty: TP20 (2.4 + 0.4L/100) µm (depends on the size of the product)

Measuring time: depends on the size and the complexity of the product

Name of the machine: 3D scanner Nikon (infrared LED laser) + ABB robot
Type of the machine: scanning devices
Restrictions: dimensions of the product, access to use the machine

Nikon MMDx100 scanning device

Manufacturer: Nikon Metrology Europe + ABB

Model: Nikon MMDx100 system + ABB IRB1600-10 robot

Functioning principle: 3D scanning using the LED laser

Dimensions of the machine: robot (800x800x1200 mm), controller
(600x800x1000 mm), tripod for cameras

System includes: robot, measuring head, camera, tripod, controllers, PC with software (Focus Point Cloud Inspection)

Working area (maximum dimensions of the work envelope): volume about 17 m3,
practically  unlimited (scanned models can be stitched together)

Resolution:  2 microns when distance from camera is 2500 mm

Scanning time: depends of the product complexity

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