Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
In additive manufacturing, different parameters have to be monitored. Particularly where high manufacturing quality is required, sensors from Micro-Epsilon monitor positioning, powder application and component dimensioning tasks. Laser sensors, laser scanners, inductive displacement sensors based on eddy currents and capacitive displacement sensors are just some of the sensors used.
3D scan prior to laser cladding / laser deposition welding
Laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used to detect the contour during laser cladding. These scanners detect the exact contour of the object before the weld is deposited. The 3D data is used to exactly ...
Show detailsDeposition control of coatings
In coating processes based on laser cladding or laser deposition welding, laser scanners from Micro-Epsilon monitor the coating. Their high profile resolution enables reliable monitoring of the weld deposition.
Show detailsCAD comparison of the printed component
In order to monitor their production quality, printed components are inspected using Blue Laser scanners. The components are moved past the scanners with a traversing unit. A 3D image is produced ...
Show detailsPrint head positioning and focal point control
With printing processes, the exact height of the print head is a crucial factor for the quality of the final product. High-speeddistance measurement against different material surfaces and reliable edge ...
Show detailsHigh-resolution fine positioning when printing PCBs
With printing, soldering and assembling processes of printed circuit boards, the exact height positioning of the print head is crucial for a flawless process. optoNCDT laser sensors enable precise positioning ...
Show detailsGlue bead measurement in dispensing systems
After the reflow soldering process, glue is applied on some points to protect the circuit. The glue bead thickness is a critical factor that is reliably inspected using laser sensors.
Show detailsOrientation and positioning of the building platform
With selective laser sintering, the building platform is lowered after each melting cycle by a defined value which corresponds to the required Z resolution. Inductive displacement sensors based on eddy ...
Show detailsRobot path calculation in repair welding processes
In order to calculate the robot path, scanCONTROL laser scanners determine the areas that need to be welded. Providing a high profile resolution and profile frequency, these laser scanners enable quick ...
Show detailsMonitoring the tilted squeegee
Capacitive displacement sensors monitor the position of the squeegee. Two synchronized sensors measure with high resolution both ends of the squeegee to provide exact statements about its tilt angle. This ...
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