Non-contact, areal characterization of surface form parameters
Product requirements in precision engineering – responsible for precise motion, improved service life, low wear, better packing densities and so on – for the most part go hand in hand with surface properties. Generally speaking, surfaces differ slightly in terms of size and form and satisfying the functional requirements, which is why even designers allow for a certain degree of variation. Now, analyzing surface properties becomes way easier using large-area measuring white-light interferometers like the Polytec TopMap sensor systems. Measure several samples at the same time, benefiting from automatic sample recognition and the large measuring field, and implement routine inspections by saving and loading pre-defined measurement recipes with Polytec's specific user interfaces for efficient production-testing.
A practical example
A certain degree of form variation is welcome when it comes to microdrives, so that the desired freedom of movement is guaranteed.
Related products
TopMap Pro.Surf
Optical measurement system for quick and large field-of-view surface characterization. The areal measurement of the TopMap Pro.Surf ensures to detect any geometrical and structural details when inspecting your workpiece surface. Super fast measurement for short cycle times and a large field-of-view are some highlights of the TopMap Pro.Surf.
TopMap Metro.Lab
This compact and complete surface metrology workstation is the perfect entry into the world of optical, non-contact surface characterization with a large field of view (FoV). TopMap Metro.Lab is the ideal for labs and close to production quality control, offering a great value for money and therefor being especially attractive for smaller companies with non-frequent or sporadic testing needs.
Further applications
- Material distribution
![Detailed asessment of material distribution]( "Detailed asessment of material distribution")
Detailed asessment of material distribution - Pass/fail analysis
![Multi-sample pass-fail analysis in manufacturing]( "Multi-sample pass-fail analysis in manufacturing")
Multi-sample pass-fail analysis in manufacturing - Precision mechanics
![Watchmaker industry using optical 3D profiles for quality control of watch precision mechanical parts]( "Watchmaker industry using optical 3D profiles for quality control of watch precision mechanical parts")
Watchmaker industry using optical 3D profiles for quality control of watch precision mechanical parts - Tribology
![Inspection of a coated surface without contact]( "Inspection of a coated surface without contact")
Inspection of a coated surface without contact - Surface roughness
![Surface roughness masurement and measuring Ra, Rz roughness parameters]( "Surface roughness masurement and measuring Ra, Rz roughness parameters")
Surface roughness masurement and measuring Ra, Rz roughness parameters - Layer thickness
![Optical and areal step edge test showing a 75.2 nm thick coating]( "Optical and areal step edge test showing a 75.2 nm thick coating")
Optical and areal step edge test showing a 75.2 nm thick coating - Surface parameters
![Surface parameter characterizing the form, waviness and texture of a workpiece]( "Surface parameter characterizing the form, waviness and texture of a workpiece")
Surface parameter characterizing the form, waviness and texture of a workpiece
