Bruker Alicona
Bruker Alicona's FocusX using Real3DUnitX.
Following the launch of Bruker Alicona’s FocusX solution, the optical metrology solutions provider is now upgrading the system to feature five axes with Real3DUnitX. When the measuring device was released earlier this year, it innovated quality assurance levels due to its advanced focus-variation features. This addition makes it possible to measure micro-geometries and roughness on both smooth and reflective surfaces, using only one sensor. Since its introduction, the solution has been credited for providing excellent levels of versatility.
Bruker Alicona’s rotation unit has been one of the company's most important USPs in recent years. Providing 360° measurements by merging 3D data from different perspectives, users can conduct comprehensive checks using CAD files.
At the launch of the FocusX, Urban Muraus, Managing Director of Bruker Alicona, said, “The FocusX is a smart overall package that is given an enormous boost by the rotation unit. I can see lots of applications in the field of cutting tools, but the 3D view also supports comprehensive quality control in electronics. Here I'm talking about plugs, pins and connectors.”
The FocusX is ideal for applications within the medical industry, with the components that make up surgical instruments able to be fully measured by Real3DUnitX. Overall, the production of turned parts will benefit from the rotation and tilting options in measurement processes.
With a travel range of 100x100x100x mm on the x, y, and z axes, the FocusX gains two additional axes with Real3DUnitX. Pierre Baumann, Product Manager of the Real3DUnitX at Bruker Alicona, explains the advantages, “The FocusX was developed to integrate measurement directly into production. It is fast, precise and robust. The measurement volume is more than sufficient for most applications. However, the Real3DUnitX gives the system maximum versatility. In production, the digital twin of components is a decisive factor that enables exact planning, efficient use of resources and early detection of problems.”
Real3DUnitX will allow users to take advantage of the complete automation of the MetMaX operator software. All the user needs to do is select the region of interest on the CAD, and then the software will know how to rotate, tilt, and move the sample to reach the selected point. This ensures that the FocusX knows where the user wishes to measure.
Bruker Alicona’s ‘5 applications on 5 axes’ online event
The optical measurement solutions provider is organising its ‘5 applications on 5 axes’ event. Attendees will be able to learn more about the measurement potential with a rotation unit. Using five precision components, engineers will demonstrate the unit’s capabilities, and how the user will benefit from it. These presentations will include measurements of:
- A round tool with the new Round Tool Alignment.
- Two different punched parts like EloPins and connectors.
- Two different screw profiles like bone screws and hexagonal geometries.