Solution Proposal from Mitutoyo

Are You Satisfied with Your Current Measurement Methods?
　- Non-contact Laser Probe SurfaceMeasure1110

With today’s rapidly shortening product cycles, adopting innovative measurement methods is essential to accelerating development and expediting product launches. Implementing these advanced techniques plays a critical role in maintaining competitiveness and ensuring quality throughout the production process.

Are you experiencing challenges with your current measurement methods?

Explore the solutions provided by Mitutoyo's non-contact laser probe, designed to address these challenges and enhance your measurement capabilities.

Challenges:

• I want to perform contact-free surface evaluation but I'm unsure which type of CMM is the best choice.

• Measuring prototypes is time-consuming, causing delays in providing feedback on design deviations.

• Despite individual parts meeting specifications, issues arise during assembly, leading to rework.

Reliable Surface Evaluation Achieved Through Non-Contact Methods and Trusted References

There are many non-contact measuring machines available, but do you worry about whether the alignment between CAD data and point cloud data is clear? Or if the comparison results with the design values are consistent?

Using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), first a reliable coordinate system is created with precise contact measurements, a non-contact line laser is then used to collect point cloud data.

This method ensures accurate and dependable measurements, even for complex curved surfaces. This method improves error checking, making design changes, deciding the right time for mold adjustments, managing processing costs, and checking surface curvature and thickness. The CMM-based approach gives fast and reliable data for making informed decisions.

Quick Measurements with Reliable Data.

Dramatically Reduce Measurement and Lead Time

Is your measurement process delaying feedback to the design team and extending development lead times?

By integrating a non-contact laser probe with 3D CAD, you can significantly reduce the time required for curved surface evaluations.

This streamlined approach accelerates feedback to the design team, helping to drastically shorten development lead times and improve overall efficiency.

Reduce Development Lead Time by Significantly Reducing Measurement Time

Minimized Return Costs Following Part Shipment

Are undetected errors—such as warpage or sink marks in die-cast parts, or springback and distortion in pressed parts—causing issues during assembly?

Do problems only become apparent after the parts are assembled?

By incorporating assembly measurements alongside dimensional inspections during the parts stage, you can visualize deviations before assembly. This proactive approach helps identify defective parts early, minimizing costly returns and ensuring smoother production processes.

Performing both dimensional and assembly measurements before final assembly helps minimize return costs.

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