Nextec laser systems address this problem through “circumferential triangulation.” Like other designs, this involves emitting a laser beam
that reflects off the measured surface and passes through a set of optics to a detector (in this case, a charge-coupled device, or CCD).
The difference is that Nextec systems use toroidal optics. This shape enables collecting the reflected beam not just along a single return path,
but from infinite angles simultaneously. With more data to triangulate for a given portion of the part surface, the CCD can project a more complete
and accurate depiction of the geometry.The donut-shaped optic enables us capture the beam’s entire cone of reflection from any given point on the
part surface.Because we capture all the data from all 360 degrees, the output is a complete video image, just like you see
on your camera screen.
However, the toroidal-shaped lens does nothing to account for changes in the energy of the reflected beam that can affect the integrity of measurement
results. In addition to the varying angles that occur with blade edges and other minute, sculpted features, common culprits for this problem include a
part’s surface finish and color. For example, a shiny surface will reflect most of the energy back to the light source, whereas an opaque, black surface
will absorb it. In either case, the result is extraneous noise. This is a common limitation of not only laser systems, but also comparators, white-light
scanners and other noncontact measurement processes.
Key Benefits
The WIZprobe is small in size and has a standard CMM PH10M indexing head interface.
Quick measurement of high precision parts
Real time adaptive control
Ability to measure very small geometry features
Ability to measure soft or warm material
Fast measurements - dramatically reduces inspection time
High and adjustable data collection scanning resolution
Ultimate life cycle and high reliability
Maintenance free
Can be used in hostile environment
Wide dynamic range
PH-10 indexing head compatibility
Performance Specifications
Performance Specifications WIZprobe :
Scanning rate:
40-50 points per second
Stand-off distance :(1)
43 mm
Dynamic range:
±5 mm
Maximum permissible probe error (2) (MPEp):
6 µm
Maximum permissible beam angle for inspection:(3)
70˚
Spot diameter:
30 µm
Probe weight:
230 g
(1) Stand-off distance is defined as object-to-probe lens distance
(2) MPEp value is the maximum probe uncertainty value
(3) Maximum permissible beam angle, is the maximum angle of scanning for valid measurements