Measurement solutions for 3D printing

Applications

• 3D contour scanning before laser cladding

  Identify the part contour before weld deposition so the weld-head path can be guided. Laser profile scanners capture the contour and provide 3D data for weld-head guidance.

  Read more about the solution Laser scanners (2D/3D profile sensors)
  

• Building-platform orientation and positioning

  Monitor the vertical position and parallel alignment of an additive-manufacturing platform. Eddy-current inductive displacement sensors monitor the platform while it is lowered after each melting cycle.

  Read more about the solution eddyNCDT 3005
  

• CAD comparison of printed components

  Inspect printed components against CAD geometry for production-quality control. Blue laser scanners acquire profiles while a traversing unit creates a 3D image for CAD comparison.

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• Coating-deposition control in additive manufacturing

  Monitor weld deposition during laser cladding or deposition welding. Laser scanners with high profile resolution inspect the deposited coating.

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• Laser positioning of PCB print heads

  Set print-head height and detect PCB edges during printing, soldering and assembly. Use optoNCDT laser sensors to measure print-head position and adjust its height.

  Read more about the solution optoNCDT 1750
  

• Print-head positioning and focal-point control

  Maintain print-head height and detect edges during printing. High-speed distance measurement on different surfaces enables rapid height readjustment.

  Read more about the solution optoNCDT 1420
  

• Robot-path calculation for repair welding

  Determine areas that require welding and calculate the robot path. scanCONTROL laser scanners capture high-resolution profiles at a high profile frequency.

  Read more about the solution scanCONTROL 2900
  

• Tilt monitoring of a powder-bed squeegee

  Measure squeegee tilt so powder is spread evenly across the bed. Two synchronized capacitive displacement sensors measure both ends and determine the tilt angle.

  Read more about the solution Capacitive