Versatile Blue Light Portable Inspection for Shop Floor Measurement

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (North Kingstown, RI) has announced the unveiling of the BLAZE 600M, a new non-contact optical measurement solution based on their proven scanner technology. It is a flexible, manually-operated system that provides ultra-rapid 3D data acquisition, a high level of accuracy, and actionable data for measurement, inspection, product development, line tuning, and reverse engineering. From inspecting automotive bodies-in-white to stamped parts, this seamless, multi-functional scanner offers greater application versatility for the busy shop floor metrologist performing many tasks such as dimensional inspection or root cause analysis.

With minimal preparation, the system performs feature and surface measurements of parts and assemblies in various sizes with detail and precision. The scanner combines high-resolution digital imaging with blue light LED illumination and does not require surface treatment of metallic, plastic and composite parts. The system is not sensitive to industrial and ambient light sources, as well as indirect daylight. Designed for operation in industrial environments, vibration due to heavy machinery processes (stamping presses, CNC machining, robotics, etc.) has a negligible impact on measurement results due to the scanner’s fast data capture rate. The highly-portable scanner is an all-in-one unit that fits in a single box.

“The new technologies incorporated into this system transforms our optical inspection portfolio to a new level of blazing speed and versatile performance,” explains Amir Grinboim, the white light and automation manager of Hexagon North America. “As the most accurate solution in our 3D optical scanning portfolio, it is also the most configurable with its easy setup and adaptability to different part types and applications in aerospace, automotive and general engineering. The shop floor readiness of this scanner is underscored by its speed, flexibility, and accuracy to improve productivity on the shop floor.”

The BLAZE 600M system is available in two projection configurations that enable shops to optimize the system for tasks such as routine dimensional control operations or measurement of workpieces with complex features or challenging material types. Operators can also directly switch between various surface data acquisition modes to ensure the best possible results for each specific job.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is part of Hexagon AB (Stockholm, Sweden), a leading global provider of information technologies that drive quality and productivity across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, 250 Circuit Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852, 401-886-2000, www.hexagonmi.com.