Micro-Epsilon extends its high precision series of 3D surface sensors

(See Micro-Epsilon UK at MachineBuilding.Live, 2 October 2024, on stand 21)

The combination of small measurement area and high resolution allows for point spacing from 16 um in the XY directions, whilst the Z resolution impresses further with just 0.7 um. The surfaceCONTROL 3xx0-30 detects even the finest 3D and surface structures with the utmost precision and reliability. With high repeatability of better than 0.25 um and a high data processing speed of up to 2.2 million 3D points per second, Micro-Epsilon says the sensor sets a new benchmark in high precision 3D measurement technology.

The new 30 mm measuring range is available in all classes and models of the surfaceCONTROL SC3xx0 series, ie the surfaceCONTROL 3D 3200 and surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 ranges, with each offering a different measuring area. Both models are fully integrated industrial sensors that are protected to IP67 with passive cooling (active cooling is available for higher operating temperatures).

The surfaceCONTROL SC35xx-30 is suitable for a wide range of flatness measurement, coplanarity measurement and surface defect detection applications, including flatness inspection of circuit boards; planarity inspection of unpopulated PCB substrates; completeness check of electronic components on fitted PCBs; 3D measurement of high precision mechanical parts; width, tilt angle and position measurement of rivets; detection and evaluation of breaks on clutch discs; 3D text recognition of embossments that cannot be solved using 2D image processing due to lack of contrast; inspection of height and thickness of adhesive beading on smartphone shells; and determination of shape deviation defects on injection moulded parts.

Ease of integration

All surfaceCONTROL 3D systems support the very latest GigE Vision and GenICam standards for easy integration into third-party image processing software. A comprehensive software development kit (SDK) is also provided that allows customers to develop their own analysis software. Also included in the scope of supply is Micro-Epsilon's 3D Inspect software, which offers a convenient user interface for surfaceCONTROL sensors. The software allows fast commissioning, evaluation of the sensor, set up and optimisation of parameters, and ensures the correct positioning of the measuring object.