The quality of measures in the departments of metrology and laboratories is constantly drawn upwards, furthermore a new standard of roughness measurement taking surface into account and no longer just profile involves changes in the means of measurement. We discovered InfiniteFocus, a device capable of measuring automatically the three elements of dimensional precision, shape accuracy and quality of surface finish. Meeting with Mr. Jérôme Orteu, Director of Microcube and exclusive reseller for the French-speaking Switzerland of this extraordinary device produced by the Austrian company Alicona.
In the field of Microtechnology, miniaturization and combination of functions on parts are always more topical, what compels companies to create more and more complex parts, also more accurate with tighter tolerances. Measurement tools have to follow this trend and for companies, changes at this level can be of heavy consequences, not just in budgetary terms. With its InfiniteFocus system Alicona responds to this need in a very interesting way. A single investment in this tool replaces the purchase of two complete measuring systems (one for shapes and sizes and the other for surface finishes).
How does it work and what are the benefits In our next issue we will explain
- The principle of operation of the machine
- How to actually use it
- The strengths of the optical measures
- What are the automatic operations
- How true color information can help
- How ISO 25178 is in the game The different functions of the InfiniteFocus device
- Measurement of profiles roughness
- Measurement of surfaces textures
- Measurement of 2D shapes
- Measurement of volumes
- 2D Measures
- Measurement of 3D shapes
- Measurement of contours
- Measurement of differences
- Measurement of cutting tools
Quantify visual aspect Mr. Orteu says to conclude: "With InfiniteFocus, we are finally able to quantify certain elements so far completely dependent of human eyes. As an example we are setting up systems to validate visual quality in top watchmaking that will be able to replace the current visual control. The system is capable of guaranteeing quality, even when it’s merely aesthetics". Microcube Sàrl Route du Bois-Genoud 1A CH-1023 Crissier Tél. +41 21 635 82 20 Fax +41 21 635 82 21 [email protected] http://www.microcube.ch/
Alicona Imaging GmbH Teslastraße 8 8074 Grambach/Graz Österreich Tel. +43 316 4000 700 Fax +43 316 4000 711 [email protected] http://www.alicona.com/
