Laser Radar

An infrared laser beam is directed towards an object through a precisely controlled mirror. The distance to the object is determined through a process called heterodyne interferometry, which basically means accurate measurements from almost any surface. By moving the beam in precise patterns over the object and collecting data many thousand times a second, a scan of the surface or object can be constructed and features extracted from that data.

Yes, the setup for a measurement can be done manually with the user guiding the measurements through a computer interface, meaning they don’t need to go near the part. Once setup, measurements can be run fully or semi automatically, speeding up the measurement process.

The Laser Radar systems can typically measure 6 times faster than traditional CMMs, and multiple times faster than laser trackers, all with a single operator, saving both time and money.

No, due to the way that the laser beam measures, direct measurement of even difficult features such as threaded studs can be done directly without needing to attach adapters, saving time and money in setup and just as importantly de-setup.

No, once a measurement routine is setup, it can be started through a few button clicks and then run automatically. This removes the need to go near the part, removes the need to be skilled in probing and ultimately removes operator variance from the measurement.