3D Metrology Services – Tooling – Cutting Tool Inspection
Our 3D Metrology solutions combine high precision rotation devices with 3D scanning sensor technology, allowing for capture of full 360° 3D scans of even the smallest cutting tools. Form measurements can then be extracted from these 3D cutter scans for inspection of cutting edge radius, cutting edge angles, rake angles, roughness of the cutting edge, and detection of cutter coatings. Additionally, cutting edges can be scanned before and after use allowing comparison by difference measurement for evaluation of cutter wear.
The form scan and 3D measurements of this component were completed using our MVi5 3D Metrology Center.
Full 360° 3D Form Measurement
High precision rotation devices combined with 3D scan sensor technology allows for capture of full 360° 3D scans. Form measurement can then be extracted from these 3D piece part scans for inspection of even the most complex geometries.
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Full 360° 3D scans containing millions of data points are captured of the piece part to be inspected |
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A profile is “cut” across the 360° 3D scan data to select 3D points that are used for form measurements |
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Various form measurements are recorded, radii, height steps, angles, slot widths, etc… |
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Cutter specific form measurements are recorded i.e. cutting edge angles, rake angles, etc… |
Competitive 3D Metrology, Measurement, and Inspection Services
Intelligent solutions to manufacturing and measurement challenges are what we do. Over the past 25 years, we’ve completed thousands of measurement and metrology projects. What differentiates EDM Intelligent Solutions 3D Metrology services from the competition is our unique understanding of each manufacturing process. The EDMIS metrology technicians and applications engineers support their colleagues in our tight tolerance CNC machine shop that produces ultra-precision components for customers every day. Harnessing this unique relationship with manufacturing, our metrology team has the experience needed to fully assist our customers leverage the measurements taken of their components to improve their manufacturing processes. We are confident that we can measure your most challenging components and work with you to fully understand what those measurements tell you about them. To learn more about how EDMIS can help you, contact our metrology team with your request for quote.
Full 360° 3D Scan Comparison
High precision rotation devices combined with 3D scan sensor technology allows for capture of full 360° 3D scans. These 3D piece part scans can then be compared against the ideal CAD models or other 3D scans to inspect even the most complex geometries.
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Full 360° 3D scans containing millions of data points are captured of the piece part to be inspected using high precision rotation devices and overlaid on top of the CAD model |
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Advanced difference algorithms compare millions of data points around 360° of the inspected part for differences |
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Difference results are output and displayed in an easy to understand psuedo color model showing the amount of difference in various units of measure (thousandths, microns, etc…) |
Competitive 3D Metrology, Measurement, and Inspection Services
Intelligent solutions to manufacturing and measurement challenges are what we do. Over the past 25 years, we’ve completed thousands of measurement and metrology projects. What differentiates EDM Intelligent Solutions 3D Metrology services from the competition is our unique understanding of each manufacturing process. The EDMIS metrology technicians and applications engineers support their colleagues in our tight tolerance CNC machine shop that produces ultra-precision components for customers every day. Harnessing this unique relationship with manufacturing, our metrology team has the experience needed to fully assist our customers leverage the measurements taken of their components to improve their manufacturing processes. We are confident that we can measure your most challenging components and work with you to fully understand what those measurements tell you about them. To learn more about how EDMIS can help you, contact our metrology team with your request for quote.
Cutter Wear Inspection Using 3D Scan Comparison
3D scan sensor technology allows for capture of high resolution 3D scan of cutting tools before and after they have been used. These “before and after” 3D piece part scans can then be compared against each other to easily characterize cutter wear and chipping in easy to read psuedo color output.
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Comparison of “before and after” 3D scan models of cutter tip |
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Pseudo color output of cutter wear and chipping characterization |
Competitive 3D Metrology, Measurement, and Inspection Services
Intelligent solutions to manufacturing and measurement challenges are what we do. Over the past 25 years, we’ve completed thousands of measurement and metrology projects. What differentiates EDM Intelligent Solutions 3D Metrology services from the competition is our unique understanding of each manufacturing process. The EDMIS metrology technicians and applications engineers support their colleagues in our tight tolerance CNC machine shop that produces ultra-precision components for customers every day. Harnessing this unique relationship with manufacturing, our metrology team has the experience needed to fully assist our customers leverage the measurements taken of their components to improve their manufacturing processes. We are confident that we can measure your most challenging components and work with you to fully understand what those measurements tell you about them. To learn more about how EDMIS can help you, contact our metrology team with your request for quote.