Browse by Editorial Category
Browse by Edition Date

November 2017

Skip Navigation Links.
Expand Applying TechnologyApplying Technology
Expand Cutting ToolsCutting Tools
Expand Finishing-Grinding-AbrasivesFinishing-Grinding-Abrasives
Collapse Current NewsCurrent News
A3 Reports Record Setting Growth for North American Robotics Market
API Services Announces A2LA Accreditation
Coldwater Machine Company Announces Plant Expansion
Improved Product Development Features for CADCAM Software
Partnership to Provide New Lubricant Solutions
5-Axis Rotary Table TAP for Small VMCs
MDI Machine Tools Named Exclusive FEMCO Distributor in Texas
GF Machining Solutions to Acquire Leading Software Specialist
Mississippi Haas Tech Center Opens at Jones County Junior College
High Steel Structures Completes Fabrication for New NY Bridge Project
Huntington Ingalls Industries Hosts Graduation Ceremony for 123 Apprentices
It is a Great Time to Be in Manufacturing
Service Pack 1 for CAD Model Translation Repair and Simplification
Optical Inspection of Cylinder Bore Surfaces
Kardex Remstar Purchases Alternative Handling Technologies Services Group
Knuth Machine Tool to Host Productivity Workshop
New Hybrid AM Series
Next Generation Turning Centers
NHBB Parent Acquires Candamp;A Tool Engineering Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation and Bimba Manufacturing Collaborate
Morris Group Inc. Distributors to Supply Desktop Metal 3-D Printing Technology
ModelMaker H120 Delivers Productivity for Handheld Scanning
Power Automation America Announces New Location
Sodick Materialise Announce Partnership to Promote AM
Climate-Controlled Room Added for Processing Critical Components
App Makes Financing Simple
Summer 2017 Orders Continue to Outpace 2016
Expand Material HandlingMaterial Handling
Expand People In The NewsPeople In The News
Expand Smart ManufacturingSmart Manufacturing

show all editions →

Click here to watch Tutorial Videos >

ModelMaker H120 Delivers Productivity for Handheld Scanning



"Nikon's ModelMaker H120 incorporates blue laser technology, ultra-fast frame rate, specially developed Nikon optics and the ability to measure the most challenging materials," said a company spokesperson. The H120 is designed to provide detailed and accurate data with a field-of-view width up to 120 mm and a point resolution of up to 35 µm.

A frame rate of over 450 Hz is available even when measuring difficult materials such as carbon fiber, gloss black, reflective or multi-colored parts. The ModelMaker H120's speed is independent of its ability to capture high quality data on challenging parts. "With 2,000 points per scan line and no reliance on point-to-point interpolation to artificially boost data density it is possible to measure small details on large surfaces even when cycle time is critical," said the spokesperson.

To complement high productivity, the ModelMaker H120 uses advanced Nikon optics and a blue, low speckle laser to give high accuracy and low noise data. It is possible to clearly identify very small scratches and abrasions on a surface. Scanner accuracy is 7 µm (1 sigma) and combined system accuracy with the MCAx arms is up to 28 µm (2 sigma).

The fourth generation of enhanced sensor performance (ESP4) adapts the laser parameters not just for every scan line, but for every point in each scan line-enabling parts with color changes or reflectivity to be measured from any angle. "This minimizes training needs since a single scanner setting is capable of measuring almost all parts encountered in industrial metrology applications," said the spokesperson.

"Temperature compensation and robust thermal stability mean warm-up time to achieve a stable set-up is unnecessary," continued the spokesperson. "Simply connect to the PC using a USB cable, power on and start scanning within a few seconds. Real-time feedback is provided by display of the boundaries of the measurement area on the measured part, which ensures the user is always scanning at the optimal position." An integrated locking mechanism provides a simple and repeatable connection to the MCAx arm. This allows the scanner to be used on MCAx arms of different sizes and specifications located throughout a facility rather than needing to move the whole arm assembly.

By combining the ModelMaker H120 scanner with the high performance MCAx arm, the combination of non-contact scanning and contact probe measurement allows users freedom to measure almost anything, including: freeform and geometric parts; hard-to-reach features; highly textured or transparent materials; and materials that deform easily such as foams or textiles. "In many cases of industrial feature measurement, the accuracy performance and low noise level of the new scanner exceeds the performance of tactile probes," said the spokesperson.

Through direct integration with a variety of software tools for scanning, probing, processing and dimensional analysis of measurement data, users can tailor the solution for their needs.

For more information contact:

Nikon Metrology, Inc.

12701 Grand River Rd.

Brighton, MI 48116

810-220-4360

sales.nm-us@nikon.com

www.nikonmetrology.com

< back