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EdgeMasterX
How to measure multiple edges in only one measurement run
General specifications
Automated cutting edge measurement
The EdgeMasterX is a fully automated cutting edge measurement device for production integrated quality assurance of
inserts, drills, mills and other round tools. Specifically, the EdgeMasterX enables automated multi-edge measurement
of tools. In a single measurement run, a complete series of user defined measurements at multiple edge positions can
be achieved. The system is designed to implement fully automated quality assurance into the production process. All
results are traceable, repeatable, and in high vertical resolution.
The benefits
Automatic measurement of multiple edges
Users can measure defined edge parameters on various tool positions to verify, for example, cutting edge preparation
processes. In addition, form and roughness of a specific position can be analyzed and compared across multiple
tools within a batch. When utilized in combination with a motorized rotation unit, users benefit from the measurement
of multiple tool edges, even chamfered edges, in one single measurement
run. The user interface design is simplistic and user-friendly having a single
button solution allowing for measurements to occur without any further user
interactions. Upon completion of the scan, deviations from a CAD dataset are
easily visible as a traffic light system is used to indicate differences and
non-conformities.
Measurement principle
non-contact, optical, three-dimensional, based on Focus-Variation
Max. number of measurement points in a
single measurement
X: 2040, Y: 2040; X x Y: 4.16 million
Max. number of measurement points
X: 62500, Y: 62500; X x Y: 500 million
Positioning volume (X x Y x Z)
mot.: 50 mm x 50 mm x 155 mm (Z: 25 mm mot., 130 mm man.) = 387500 mm3
Ring light illumination
white LED high-power ring light, 24 segments
Positioning help
coaxial laser beam
Dimensions (W x D x H)
measurement instrument: 195 mm x 316 mm x 418 mm, ControlServerHP: 190 mm x 500 mm x 450 mm
ControlServerHP
12 Core, 32 GB, 24” Full HD LED Monitor
Applications
The System
automated tool measurement in production with automatic multi edge measurement; applied for quality assurance of inserts, millers,
drills and other round tools.
Measurement object
Surface texture
surface topography Ra above 0.009 µm with λc 2 µm; depending on surface structure
Max. height
155 mm (more with respective grip)
Max. weight
4 kg; more on request
Diameter
0.5 mm - 40 mm (in combination with Real3D Rotation Unit G2)
Objective specific features
The EdgeMasterX originates from the Alicona product line for automatic tool
measurement and represents an enhancement of the original EdgeMaster.
Both systems are designed for production integrated quality assurance
and enable traceable and repeatable measurements even when vibrations,
changing temperatures and ambient light are incurred. Typically, users
measure edge parameters such as radii, angles, chipping, and roughness.
20x
50x
2xSX
5xSX
10xSX
20xSX
mm
17.5
13
10.1
34
34
33.5
20
13
Lateral measurement range (X,Y)
(X x Y)
mm
mm2
2
4
1
1
0.4
0.16
10
100
4
16
2
4
1
1
0.4
0.16
Measurement point distance
µm
1
0.5
0.2
5
2
1
0.5
0.2
Measurement noise
nm
40
20
10
1240
180
45
25
15
nm
100
50
20
3500
510
130
70
45
Vertical measurement area
High resolution cutting edge measurement systems in
production
10x
Working distance
Vertical resolution
Alicona tool measurement systems
Objective magnification (*)
50xSX
mm
16
12
9
25
25
25
19
12
10x
20x
50x
2xSX
5xSX
10xSX
20xSX
50SX
5
3
2
20
10
5
3
2
(*) Objectives with higher working distance available upon request
Resolution and application limits
Objective magnification
Min. measurable radius
Min. measurable wedge angle
µm
0
20
Min. measurable roughness (Ra)
µm
0.3
0.15
0.08
n.a.
n.a.
0.45
0.25
0.15
Min. measurable roughness (Sa)
µm
0.15
0.075
0.05
n.a.
n.a.
0.25
0.1
0.08
Max. bevel length
µm
800
400
160
4000
2000
800
400
160
Max. measurable slope angle
0
87
Accuracy
Profile roughness
Ra = 0.5 µm
U = 0.04 µm, σ = 0.002 µm
Area roughness
Sa = 0.5 µm
U = 0.03 µm, σ = 0.002 µm
Wedge angle
β = 70 0 - 110 0
U = 0.15 0 , σ = 0.02 0
Edge radius
R = 5 µm - 20 µm
R > 20 µm
U = 1.5 µm, σ = 0.15 µm
U = 2 µm, σ = 0.3 µm
Software
Measurement modules
Standard: automatic edge measurement (edge radius, form, contour, form deviation), multi edge measurement
Optional: chipping, roughness, edge break
Automation
integrated scripting language; LabVIEW framework; .NET remoting interface
Languages
German, English, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese
Export formats
3D data sets (e.g.: AL3D, STL, G3D, Open GPS, CSV, QDAS), image formats (e.g.: BMP, JPG, PNG)
Import formats
3D data sets (e.g. AL3D, STL, G3D), image formats (e.g. BMP, JPG, PNG)
Specifications in blue
mark Alicona specific
values.
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