William A. Foster
It's specialized for extrusion quality control managers who want to see the big picture, not only partial measurements with calipers and optical comparators.
Scan Fit and Measure is a 2D system for automated measurement and inspection of the geometry of extruded profiles. It is used as a quality control tool allowing various types of production facilities to benefit by reducing costs and minimizing product deviations. The flatbed scanner technology is suitable for measurement of profiles from aluminum, plastic, rubber, silicon and medical tube extrusion as well as parts from sheet materials like gaskets and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) used for hydrogen fuel cells.
Profile ready for inspection.
High-resolution calibrated image.
CAD-to-image comparison and measurement results.
SFM 250 model is a compact solution for manufacturers that want to check the 2D geometry of the their products.
It is a cloud solution for storing, analyzing, and reporting the results from the measurements. It can be installed locally on the scanner computer or on a server in the factory. Statistical information is presented in the form of charts/numbers for every profile and every dimension.
The software adds traceability to the quality control process of any production facility. It is also a collaboration tool that stores templates, measurement routines and measurement results.
MDC can connect and collect data from the SFM systems and from various digital gauges like calipers, micrometers, indicators and other measurement tools.
The MDC could be accessed online or it could be installed on a local server inside the factory. Several factories can share resources and have access to the same measurement plans and measurement results.
Real-time monitoring functionality allows quality control or production manager to monitor operators’ work live and analyze results and trends immediately. They can detect early signs of die wear and prevent defects before they occur. Managers can act on this data and make informed production decisions.
Statistical module presents the charts/numbers for every profile and every dimension. It calculates mean/average value, min, max, standard deviation, range and Cpk. No need of external SPC applications.
Scan Fit and Measure supports the full set of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T). It provides accurate and repeatable results for the form, position and orientation. The results are colour-coded, and with one look, the operator can see the deviations and take an informed decision about the production.
The Profile Tolerance report provides an overall visual inspection of the entire profile. It is useful for the dieshop department responsible for fixing the extrusion die.
The Digital Comparator report is a visual comparison between the actual profile and the nominal drawing. It offers an overlay representation of the CAD drawing best fitted to the scanned images.
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Learn moreTecnoglass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, aluminum, and vinyl products for global construction markets. Since 1983, the company has delivered high-quality, durable glass and window solutions through its fully integrated 7 million-square-foot facility. “The SFM measurement system helps us control the quality of all the profiling we do in record time. We achieve high accuracy in the quality control process. It is user-friendly and easy to visually check the plans and immediately see which measurements are out of tolerance. You just place the part in the scanner.” — Alexis Ortiz, Quality Engineer, Tecnoglass
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