Fast and Accurate Contour Scanning with Focus Probing
What is Focus Probing?
Focus Probing is a measurement technology for capturing accurate 3D points and 3D contours without vertical scanning.
Focus Probing extracts metrically correct 3D information directly from sensor data acquired at a single position. This significantly reduces measurement time while maintaining high accuracy.
Why is Focus Probing faster than conventional 3D measurement methods?
Focus Probing eliminates the need for vertical scanning.
Traditional technologies such as Advanced Focus-Variation or Vertical Focus Probing create area-based 3D datasets by scanning along the Z-axis. This increases measurement and processing times. Focus Probing captures relevant contour information directly, making measurements significantly faster.
How does Focus Probing work?
The measurement principle of Focus Probing is very similar to the Vertical Focus Probing. The difference is, that no vertical scanning is involved – but that 3D information is obtained from the sensor data at a single position. As with Vertical Focus Probing, Focus Probing also allows the measurement of contours at vertical walls, with the extension, that also multiple 3D contours can be measured within one field of view at once.
The result: Faster measurements, shorter cycle times, and greater productivity — all while delivering the precise contour data required for demanding manufacturing applications.
Application Example:
Hole Distance Measurement
The contours of two laser-drilled holes are captured automatically and aligned within a 3D coordinate system. The software then calculates the exact center-to-center distance. The result is a fast, accurate, and repeatable measurement process.
The advantage of Focus Probing is the fast processing time. With Focus Probing it is possible to gather high accurate 2D contours in a 3D coordinate system. Due to the efficient way of data capturing measurement time and processing times decrease heavily. This leads to faster measurements of contour based applications.
What is Contour Scanning?
Contour Scanning is an application based on Focus Probing technology for measuring complete contours quickly and automatically - and with high precision.
Contour Scanning extends the capabilities of Focus Probing by allowing users to scan longer contour paths across larger areas. The process is intuitive, automated, and optimized for maximum efficiency.
Why Use Contour Scanning?
✅ Faster contour measurements
✅ High repeatability
✅ Automated workflows
✅ Robust data acquisition
✅ Easy operation
✅ Reliable process control
How does Contour Scanning work?
Contour Scanning guides users through an intuitive and automated measurement workflow.
The process consists of five simple steps:
- Define scan areas using waypoints.
- Create the contour path directly in the live view.
- Simulate the scan process.
- Start the automated measurement.
- Analyze the acquired contour data.
The system automatically optimizes illumination and data acquisition along the entire scan path.
Ready to experience Contour Scanning?
Discover how Contour Scanning can accelerate your inspection process and improve manufacturing efficiency.
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