Laser MicroMap™ 3D Profiler

The 3D Profiler is a standard Laser MicroMap™ system designed for laboratory or benchtop analysis of small parts. Compatible with all of LTC's core sensor technologies, the 3D Profiler provides high resolution quantitative surface maps of a variety of components. Sensors are interchangable and easy to install, making the 3D Profiler extremely flexible. Standard fixed laser profiling sensors generate both a surface map and a LaserVideo™ image — a near-photographic quality image which can reveal small scratches, discoloration and surface roughness — features that are not detected in the dimensional profile data.

The 3D Profiler is an ideal instrument for any laboratory or inspection facility where high-resolution quantitative surface mapping of small parts or replicas is needed. Advantages of the 3D Profiler include:

High-resolution – up to 0.001 inch (0.025 mm)  spatial resolution and 0.0001 inch (0.0025 mm) depth resolution

Non-contact – measure delicate or ductile parts without touching the surface

Quantitative results – can be processed and stored for comparison over time or between samples

Up to 100% coverage of scan area

Applications

Quantitative surface mapping of small parts — from flat plates to complex shapes

Map and measure corrosion, erosion and pitting

Image surfaces for fine scratches and cracks, roughness and discoloration

Map or image replicas of critical parts made from commercial casting compounds such as ReproRubber™ and Facsimile™.

System Components

The scanning system is composed of stacked stages and is offered in two configurations. The X-Y configuration is ideal for measurement and inspection of relatively flat parts, while the Z-Theta configuration is designed for cylindrical surfaces such as shallow bores.

The 3D Profiler is composed of:

LP-2000™ Control Unit

Desktop computer with LaserViewer™ software and data acquisition and control boards

One or more fixed sensors, such as our fixed laser profiling sensors

A delivery unit composed of two stacked translation stages. A 2-inch by 2-inch linear scan area is standard, with larger and cylindrical scanners available upon request