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3D Metrology Services – Automotive – Gear Inspection

Our 3D Metrology Services verify geometric dimensions and surface characteristics on gears of all shapes, sizes, and materials using 3D scanning and measurement technologies. Whether the entire gear profile needs to be measured around the full 360°, or only a single gear tooth inspection is needed, we can extract 3D form measurement profiles to inspect gear dimensions including pressure angle, pitch, inside diameter, outside diameter, and many more. To characterize the gear surfaces, our 3D optical inspection technology can analyze both profile (Ra) and area (Sa) based surface finish, and identify surface defects.

Below is an example of the inspection of a pinion gear. The gear inspection and 3D measurements of this component were completed using our RSH-M10 Robotic 3D Metrology System.

 

APPLICATION DETAILS

  • Component – Various Gear Types
  • Material – Hardened Steel
  • Metrology Services:
    • Form Measurement

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.

Full 360° 3D scans containing millions of data points are captured of the piece part to be inspected
A profile is “cut” across the 360° 3D scan data to select 3D points that are used for form measurements
Various form measurements are recorded, radii, diameters, pressure angles, pitch, tooth widths, 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.

3D Profile Form Measurement

High resolution 3D scans of piece parts allow for form measurement down to the µm scale. Profiles are cut across the 3D part scan data set and those included points are used to gather various form measurements including radii, angles, slot width, height step, etc…

High resolution 3D point cloud scan of gear tooth

Height step measurement of gear tooth 3D point cloud data

Radius measurement of gear tooth 3D point cloud

Angle measurement of gear tooth 3D point cloud

 

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.