Eliminating the need for handheld and subjective profile gauges and comparators, Torus' A540 Patella Insert Gauge utilises state of the art confocal technology for rapid non-contact inspection of surface profiles on orthopaedic patella inserts
Torus’ Polymer Patella Insert measurement system utilises state-of-the-art confocal technology for rapid non-contact inspection of surface profiles on orthopaedic patella inserts, eliminating the need for handheld and subjective profile gauges and comparators which can potentially mark the component and are less accurate. The system is designed for operational use on the shop-floor therefore giving the machine tool operator or quality control personnel a quick and repeatable measurement without having to go to the inspection lab.
Polychromatic white light us focused onto the target surface by a multi-lens optical system. The lenses are arranged so that the white light is dispersed into monochromatic light by controlled chromatic aberration. A specific distance to the target is assigned to each wavelength by a factory calibration. Only the wavelength which is exactly focused on the target is used for measurement. This light reflected from the surface is passed through a confocal aperture onto a spectrometer which detects and processes the spectral changes.
The 4-axis motion control system is driven by high-accuracy micro-stepping motors giving positional feedback, providing high resolution and high speed with stability and reliability.
Key Features
Measurement Features
Trimmed Can Features
Accuracy
Can Height
1-16 positions
+\- 0.010 mm
Top Wall Thickness
1-16 positions
+\- 0.001 mm
Upper Mid Wall Thickness
1-16 positions
+\- 0.001 mm
Lower Mid Wall Thickness
1-16 positions
+\- 0.001 mm
Wall Step
Dome Depth
Single Point
+/- 0.010 mm
Technical Specification
Trimmed Can Capabilities
Typical Range
Can Range
Ø 202 - Ø 307 body diameters
Can Materials
Aluminium/Steel
Can Height Range
87 - 210 mm
Can Dome Depth Range
9 - 13 mm
Can Wall Thickness Range
0 - 1 mm
Can Body Diameter Range
Ø 202 - Ø 307 body diameters
Benefits to your Business
Powerful measurement and statistical software
Graphical/Numerical display
Shop-floor hardened
Single or batch automatic measurement
Emitter and receiver are arranged in single axis so that shadowing is avoided, in contrast to conventional triangulation sensors
Rapid data collection and processing
Typical cycle time for Patella insert sectional profiles = 10 seconds
Eliminated the need for handheld and subjective profile gauges and comparators which can potentially mark the component and are less accurate
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