Industrial dimensional control with a CMM probe measuring a metal part
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Dimensional Control: CMM, Vision and Laser Tracker

What is dimensional control?

Dimensional control is the verification of a part's dimensions and geometry against the CAD model and the tolerances defined in the design. In practice, it answers a simple question: is the produced part conforming? At S4METRO, this verification is carried out with coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical inspection systems and Laser Tracker for large volumes, in the laboratory or in-situ.

If you do not have your own equipment yet, discover our industrial metrology services; if you are looking for inspection software, see Metrolog X4.

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Dimensional Inspection Technologies

Bridge-type coordinate measuring machine CMM in a metrology laboratory

CMM Measurement

Tactile laboratory inspection for complex geometries and micrometric tolerances.

Optical inspection and vision system measuring small parts

Optical Inspection

Fast, contactless capture, ideal for small, fragile or flexible parts.

Laser Tracker for large-volume metrology in an industrial environment

Laser Tracker

Precision in-situ metrology for large volumes and industrial alignments.

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Complete Mastery of Industrial Metrology

Coordinate measuring machine CMM inspecting a complex part

CMM Measurement Ecosystem

Complete GD&T Analysis
CAD-to-part Inspection with Deviation Maps
FAI and PPAP Reports
Gap & Flush Control and Class A Surfaces
Capability Studies and SPC
Certification of Templates and Tools
Precision Reverse Engineering
Flexible Inspection: from Micro-parts to Large Components
Optical inspection system capturing a small part

Optical and Vision Inspection

Contactless Inspection for Fragile or Deformable Parts
Fast Capture of High-resolution Surfaces
Measurement of Micro-geometries and Complex Details
Batch and Serial Inspection Routines (Automation)
Complete Surface Visual Analysis
Ideal for Plastics, Rubbers and Electronics
Portable Laser Tracker performing large-volume in-situ measurement

Large-volume Metrology (Laser Tracker)

CAD-to-part Inspection of Large Structures
Best-Fit Algorithms and Optimisation
Reference Networks (Bundle) and Georeferencing
High-precision Industrial Levelling
Traceable Reports with Uncertainty Calculation
Support for Line Start-ups and Maintenance
Retrofits and Machine Alignment
In-Situ Production Control

What you receive

  • Measurement report with the results compared against the drawing or the CAD model.
  • Certified and traceable reports.
  • Measurement in our laboratory or at your premises, depending on the part.

Sectors

Suitable for companies in the automotive, mould-making, metalworking, plastics, aerospace and defence, railway and ceramics sectors, and other industries that require dimensional inspection.

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Dimensional Control: FAQ

Dimensional control is the rigorous verification of the dimensions and geometries of a part against its original design (CAD). It is vital in industry to ensure that every manufactured component meets the required tolerances (GD&T), ensuring perfect fit, the functionality of the final product and a drastic reduction in assembly-line rejections.

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