- Robust construction enables reliable deployment on the shop floor
- Advanced algorithms tackle tough surfaces with minimal surface preparation
- Large objects can be scanned quickly – even with high levels of industrial lighting
- With only 2 cables, it can be operational in minutes
- Alignment – such as on this composite panel for a VTOL jet
Quartz scanners are designed for the toughest jobs in metrology. They capture millions of measurements in seconds, making analysis of free-form components a reality. Comparison to CAD is a snap – Quartz is compatible with all major design and analysis tools.
The rugged design of Quartz brings the accuracy of the metrology lab out onto the shop floor, down to the dockyard or into the hangar environment.
| Design |
Digitisation of clays Shape Capture of older parts |
Whole–car or panel digitisation Creation of 3D parts libraries where only 2D available (or 2D lost) |
| Toolmaking |
Tool to CAD checking |
Inspection and verification of press tools and patterns/moulds for composites, foundry or forgings – even with complex compound curves |
| Pressing & Moulding |
First article inspection |
Speed the "try–out" phase of mould or press tool development with rapid comparison of parts to CAD |
| Manufacturing |
Per–item or statistical inspection |
Avoid costly delays by rejecting out of spec formed components before they cause problems
Enhance quality by checking subassembly geometry before acceptance
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| Reverse Engineering |
CAD generation/Shape capture |
Generate CAD for old components for maintenance of classic vehicles – or 3rd–party panel manufacture for cars or aircraft |
| Maintenance |
Damage Inspection |
Large aircraft panels can be inspected for bird strike damage – and 3D CAD generated for replacement panels where necessary. Armoured vehicles can be similarly assessed. |
| Miscellaneous |
Shape Capture |
Quartz systems have been used to scan athletes, record a variety of heritage (such as cathedrals, tombs and statues), and even high performance sports equipment – such as boat rudders/keels, footballs and cricket balls, and many more. |
Scanning for Inspection and Measurement
The Quartz scanner is an area-based optical measurement system. It gathers meshes of measurements (or point clouds), extremely rapidly, allowing inspection to be applied where it has not traditionally been economic. This can bring significant benefits in many manufacturing processes, replacing a custom-fit mentality with a zero-defect and "right first time" approach.
The software tools included with the scanner are easy to use, while integrating cleanly with existing inspection, analysis or CAD packages.
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