Optical 3D Surface Metrology

Focus variation offers the functionalities of a micro coordinate measurement machine with those of a surface metrology system. This allows Advanced Nozzle Technology to acquire full surface characteristics since, even across large measurement areas and volumes, both form and roughness are measured with only one system.

Using infinite focus, small micro precision parts are easily measured as micro and nano structures on larger components. This technology is used for investigating tribological processes as well as corrosion and many other form and roughness measurements. Where measurement and reverse engineering are part of Advanced Nozzle Technology quality assurance. 3D data can also be processed with CAD for these types of applications.

When components are below 100 um, traditional tactile methods are no longer suitable. The deeper and smaller the recesses produced by drills, end mills, and other micro machining techniques are the types of features that can be adequately measured. Our hybrid manufacturing methods now use an optical technology that starts measuring where other technologies have already reached their limits.