Laser Radar Systems
Metris Laser Radar Systems can be used in a broad range
of applications. Comparison to CAD, for example, is a very
strong, much-requested feature. Metris Laser Radar can
rapidly sample as-built surfaces directly to an IGES or CATIA
model and sample over extremely large areas in a contiguous
coordinate system. This ability to accurately relocate the laser
scanner in a single contiguous coordinate system eliminates
the need to reassemble data clouds after the fact.
Model digitalization, including scanning artistic models,
performing design lay-ups and reading data directly into
a wide variety of CAD packages. The operator can gather
data in uniform scans and control the scan density and
area.
Tool building and alignment, including locating and
adjusting tool features in real time. The system can be
driven to a specifi c point in space and continuously
measure a part until it is positioned at its nominal
location.
Tool digitalization and documentation of as-built tools and
die surfaces. The system can measure tools and surfaces
for wear and monitor fi ducial monuments and surfaces
for tolerance and stability.
In-process applications, such as aligning aircraft
and automotive components and supporting robotic
positioning. Metris Laser Radar can correct for
orientation, gap, fl ush and fi t conditions, and can monitor
tool and fi xture stability during use so that data does not
need to be collected manually. Several manufacturing
workstations can be monitored automatically by a single
machine without the need for operator intervention.
Quality assurance applications, including comparing CAD
to as-built parts and performing fi rst-article inspections,
incoming quality assurance, in-process quality assurance
and outgoing quality assurance. Because the instrument
can scan a part surface directly, the laser scanner is
particularly well-suited to measuring tight pockets, small
holes and otherwise inaccessible areas.
Routine maintenance, such as performing static and
dynamic inspections of aircraft, automotive and heavyequipment
tooling assemblies; monitoring deformation
of building, tunnel and bridge structures without having
to delay traffi c for long periods, especially after seismic
activity; and accurately measuring surface fractures
that can provide early warning to possible fatigue and
structural failure.
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