InspecVision’s Planar Optical Probe, distributed in Australia by Maxitec, has been released as a standalone optical coordinate measuring machine.
The Opti-Probe is designed for high-accuracy parts inspection and reverse engineering. The lightweight and portable Opti-Probe CMM uses a handheld probe in conjunction with a high-resolution camera, which images and locates the probe’s markers.
Any image taken is then downloaded to a computer which calculates the 3-D location of the device, allowing measurements to be taken.
The Opti-Probe is suitable for a large variety of components and materials, such as pressing, forgings, and mouldings; materials that can be measured include metals, polymers, wood, glass, and rubber.
In addition, it is useful in the reverse engineering of 3D parts, and the geometry of tools, dies, robots, and jigs can be certified online using the optic probe.
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