Inspection

Consigned by member Capture 3D.

The ATOS series of high quality industrial structured blue light 3D scanners provide precision scans with detailed resolution at high speeds. ATOS is a type of a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) that utilizes optical non-contact technology to capture millions of accurate points in a single fast scan. Developed for industrial use, the ATOS 5 delivers high-precision data in a short measuring time even under harsh conditions. The full-field 3D measuring data allows comprehensive process and quality control, visualizing hidden errors and thus speeding up production processes. The right combination of hardware and software allows for safe integration of 3D metrology into production.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• LED light source
• 12 million points per scan
• 880mm working distance
• dimensional and GD&T inspection
• robotic integration or mobile with tripod

The MTS Landmark 22KIP Frame is a load station capable of performing tensile, compressive, and low to medium cycle fatigue testing. This is a reliable machine which allows for long term testing capabilities with the option to add many additional testing components.

Consigned by Tier 2 member Mahr

The Mahr MarSurf CM Select is a configurable, non-contact confocal microscope designed for three-dimensional surface measurement and analysis. Unlike tactile surface profilometers, the CM Select captures full 3D surface topography optically — making it material-independent, fast, and capable of measuring surfaces that would be damaged or distorted by physical contact.

As a multi-sensor system, the CM Select can combine different sensor technologies in a single instrument and adapt to a wide range of measurement tasks, from roughness and waviness to topography, volume analysis, and defect detection. With options for full automation, the system can be integrated into production quality workflows for repeatable, traceable measurement results compliant with ISO 4287 and ISO 25178 standards.

The Wenzel is a coordinate measurement machine with the newest generation air bearings capable of providing the highest performance in 3D measurement, integration with Renishaw heads, and keeping up with technology as its being developed, including contact and non-contact inspection methods.

Technical Specifications:

• 1200mm x 3000mm x 1000mm measuring range
• Renishaw REVO 2 head
• Ability to perform constant contact measurement
• Ability to inspect surface roughness

The Zeiss Axioscope 7 is a versatile upright microscope platform designed for advanced research applications in life sciences and materials science. It supports various imaging techniques, including brightfield, darkfield, differential interference contrast (DIC), polarization, and fluorescence microscopy. The system offers both coded and motorized components, enabling reproducible settings and automation of complex imaging workflows.

Key Benefits for LPBF Research:

• Rapid, Cost-Effective Pre-Screening Up to 100× 10 magnification with instant image acquisition offers a quick and economical
  alternative to SEM, enabling fast evaluations before more detailed scanning electron microscopy.
• Integrated Metallography Analysis Coupled with Zeiss ZEN software, enables efficient porosity measurement, grain size estimation, and phase identification—key factors in optimizing LPBF process parameters.
• Inverted Platform Minimizes Focus Loss Reduces sample tilt-based focusing errors when examining the surfaces of LPBF parts.
• Automated Imaging & Stitching Auto-focus and stitching functions capture large sample areas seamlessly, speeding up porosity or grain-size analyses.
• Programmable Multi-Sample Acquisition Automatically acquires images for up to six samples in a single run, maximizing throughput for high-volume LPBF investigations.

The Zeiss Axio Observer 7 is a versatile, motorized inverted microscope platform. It supports a wide range of imaging techniques, including brightfield, fluorescence, phase contrast, and differential interference contrast (DIC). The system features the AI Sample Finder, which automates sample detection and focus adjustment, significantly reducing setup time and enhancing workflow efficiency.

Key Benefits for LPBF Research:

• Rapid, Cost-Effective Pre-Screening Up to 100× 10 magnification with instant image acquisition offers a quick and economical alternative to SEM, enabling fast evaluations before more detailed scanning electron microscopy.
• Integrated Metallography Analysis Coupled with Zeiss ZEN software, enables efficient porosity measurement, grain size estimation, and phase identification—key factors in optimizing LPBF process parameters.
• Inverted Platform Minimizes Focus Loss Reduces sample tilt-based focusing errors when examining the surfaces of LPBF parts.
• Automated Imaging & Stitching Auto-focus and stitching functions capture large sample areas seamlessly, speeding up porosity or grain-size analyses.
• Programmable Multi-Sample Acquisition Automatically acquires images for up to six samples in a single run, maximizing throughput for high-volume LPBF investigations.

The Struers AbraPol-30 is a high-capacity, semi-automatic grinding and polishing machine designed for the preparation of materialographic specimens. It accommodates specimen holders up to 200 mm (8″) in diameter and supports preparation discs of 300 mm (12″) or 350 mm (14″) in diameter. The machine features a robust design with powerful motors, ensuring reproducible grinding and polishing results. Its double-dosing system optimally distributes diamond suspensions and lubricants, enhancing efficiency and consistency. User-friendly controls, adjustable rotational speeds, and a method database capable of storing up to 200 preparation methods make the AbraPol-30 suitable for laboratories handling large specimens or high volumes of samples.

Key Benefits for LPBF Research:

• Stable Material Removal Rate Ensures consistent grinding and polishing performance, facilitating the development of reliable preparation recipes for newly formulated LPBF alloys.
• Customizable Material Removal Thickness (as low as 50 μm) Avoids unnecessary material loss, preserving critical microstructures or thin-walled LPBF parts.
• Programmable & Automated Recipes Automates the entire grinding/polishing process, improving repeatability and reducing operator workload.
• Extensive Recipe Library Access to a broad library of proven grinding and polishing methods (over 200) allows quick adaptation to a wide range of LPBF materials and part designs.
• High Throughput with Multi-Sample Holder Accommodates up to five samples at once, significantly cutting preparation time and boosting efficiency in large-scale LPBF parameter studies.

The Struers CitoPress is a high-performance hot mounting press designed for rapid and efficient preparation of materialographic specimens. It offers fast turnaround times, with the capability to produce mounts in as little as 3.5 minutes when using CitoFast resin. The system features an automatic dosing unit, enhancing safety by minimizing exposure to resin dust and reducing spillage. Its intuitive user interface, combined with automatic detection of cylinder dimensions, simplifies operation and ensures consistent results. The CitoPress is available in various models, including the CitoPress-5, CitoPress-15, and CitoPress-30.

Key Benefits for LPBF Research:

• Fast Mounting Cycle: Short cycle times and minimal thermal expansion issues prevent samples from getting stuck, allowing for more consistent and efficient specimen preparation.
• Large Sample Mounting Diameters: Accommodates more samples in a single operation, significantly reducing the time needed for subsequent grinding and polishing steps—ideal for high-volume LPBF testing.

The Struers Discotom-100 is a versatile tabletop cut-off machine designed for efficient and precise sectioning of various materials in materialographic laboratories. It accommodates 300 mm (12″) cut-off wheels and features a spacious cutting table measuring 620 x 270 mm with 10 mm T-slots, facilitating the secure clamping of diverse workpieces. Key features include variable spindle speed, intelligent feed control (OptiFeed), and an optional automatic X-table for serial cutting operations (MultiCut). The machine’s user-friendly interface, combined with advanced cutting technologies, ensures fast, accurate, and reproducible results, making it suitable for both manual and automatic cutting processes.

Key Benefit for LPBF Research:

• Reduced Work-Hardening Effect: By using cutting wheels that employ a grinding mechanism, the Discotom-100 minimizes surface work-hardening, ensuring that subsequent hardness tests accurately reflect the internal mechanical properties of LPBF-built components.

The Struers Duramin-650 is a high-capacity, fully automated hardness testing machine designed for precise and efficient testing of large or complex samples. Ideal for industrial and research applications, it supports a wide range of hardness testing methods with exceptional accuracy and repeatability. The system features advanced motorized stages, an intuitive user interface, and powerful imaging capabilities, enabling automated testing sequences and comprehensive documentation. It’s particularly well-suited for quality assurance and metallurgical labs requiring high throughput and consistent results.

Key Benefits for LPBF Research:

• Fast Test Speed (≈1 minute per indentation) Automatically measures indentation and collects data, offering near-real-time mechanical properties feedback to fine-tune printing parameters.
• Programmable Multi-Test Path & Multi-Sample Capability Allows automatic indentation measurement and data collection across multiple samples, ideal for large-scale parameter optimization studies.
• Smart Sample Detection & Test Matrix Arrangement Automatically identifies sample outlines and arranges indentations with optimal spacing—especially beneficial for narrow or complex geometries common in LPBF parts.

The Leica DVM6 is a high-precision digital microscope designed for applications in quality control, failure analysis, research and development, and forensics. It combines outstanding optics, intuitive operation, and smart software to streamline the inspection process. With a 16:1 zoom range and three parfocal PlanApo objectives, the DVM6 allows users to seamlessly transition from macro to micro views, observing details as small as 0.4 micrometers. The system features one-handed operation for objective changes and tilting, enabling observation from angles between -60° to +60°. Integrated LED illumination options, including ring light and coaxial illumination, enhance image quality by revealing fine details across various sample types.

The Leica S APO is a Greenough-type stereo microscope renowned for its apochromatic optics, which effectively eliminate chromatic aberrations, resulting in high-contrast, sharp images without color fringes. It features an 8:1 zoom ratio, providing a magnification range from 10x to 80x when used with standard 10x eyepieces, and offers a working distance of 75 mm, facilitating easy manipulation of specimens under observation. The microscope’s ergonomic 38° viewing angle enhances user comfort during extended periods of use.

The Olympus Vanta C Series is a rugged and reliable line of handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers designed for fast, accurate elemental analysis and alloy identification in demanding field environments. Engineered with a silicon drift detector (SDD), the C Series delivers high sensitivity and precision across a broad range of elements, making it ideal for applications such as positive material identification (PMI), quality assurance, scrap sorting, and environmental testing. Its durable construction meets IP55 standards for resistance to dust and water, and it is drop-tested to MIL-STD-810G for use in harsh industrial settings. The device features an intuitive touchscreen interface for easy operation, even with minimal training, and optional wireless connectivity enables real-time data sharing and integration with cloud-based systems.

The Baty R400 is a horizontal optical comparator designed for high-precision, non-contact measurement of manufactured components. Featuring a 400mm (approximately 16-inch) projection screen, it allows for detailed inspection and comparison of workpieces against standard profiles or CAD data. The R400 supports various magnification lenses, including 10x, 20x, 25x, 50x, and 100x, enabling versatility in measurement tasks. Its robust construction and precise optics make it suitable for both workshop and quality control environments.

The titan is a high-end inspection and measuring machine with unrivaled flexibility and precision in the measurement of cutting tools. Seven CNC-controlled axes measure any type of machine tool with high precision and full automation.

Technical Specifications:

• 260mm diam x 400mm length operating envelope
• Hundreds of measuring programs including the ability to measure edge hone
• Tailstock center for measuring of tools between centers