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EdgeMaster
How to measure cutting edges also in production
General specifications
Measurement principle
non-contact, optical, three-dimensional, based on Focus-Variation
The System
Max. number of measurement points in a
single measurement
X: 2040, Y: 2040; X x Y: 4.16 million
Automatic cutting edge measurement
Positioning volume (X x Y x Z)
man.: 25 mm x 25 mm x 155 mm (Z: 25 mm mot., 130 mm man.) = 96875 mm3
Ring light illumination
white LED high-power ring light, 24 segments
The EdgeMaster is an optical 3D measurement device for automatic cutting edge measurement. Edges are measured regardless of type, size, material
or surface finish of the tool. Users measure radii > 2µm as well as rake, wedge and clearance angle of cutting edges. Different types, including
both waterfall and trumpet, are precisely measured. The robust technology of Focus-Variation delivers stable and traceable measurements also in
a production near environment.
Positioning help
coaxial laser beam
Dimensions (W x D x H)
measurement instrument: 195 mm x 316 mm x 418 mm, ControlServer: 190 mm x 500 mm x 450 mm
ControlServer
6 Core, 8 GB, 24” Full HD LED Monitor
Applications
automated cutting edge measurement; typically applied for inserts
Measurement object
The Benefits
Stable results include traceable roughness measurements
The EdgeMaster delivers fully automatic measurements and stable results even with external vibration and external light. The system provides
user friendly operation with high measurement speed. High vertical resolution enables chipping measurement in addition to traceable roughness
measurements at the rake face of edges. An intelligent illumination technology enables optimized illumination of surfaces with short exposure
times, leading to fast measurements.
Surface texture
surface topography Ra above 0.009 µm with λc 2 µm; depending on surface structure
Max. height
155 mm
Max. weight
4 kg; more on request
Objective specific features
10x
20x
50x
2xSX
5xSX
10xSX
20xSX
Working distance
mm
17.5
13
10.1
34
34
33.5
20
13
Lateral measurement area (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
The Application
Objective magnification (*)
nm
40
20
10
1240
180
45
25
15
Vertical resolution
nm
100
50
20
3500
510
130
70
45
Vertical measurement area
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
From the green part to the polished component
(*) Objectives with higher working distance available upon request
Users benefit from high resolution measurements during the whole
manufacturing process. The EdgeMaster is used to measure the
green part of a tool as well as the highly polished component in its
final stage. Typically, the measurement system is used to measure inserts, drills, millers etc. Advanced visualization including
registered color information allows transparent and provable
quality assurance.
50xSX
Resolution and application limits
The Experience
“In addition to the large variety of measurement possibilities, it was
the user friendly operation of the system that convinced us in the
first place. These characteristics combined with the high measurement accuracy make this device an ideal tool for our production!”
Ulrich Weber
Special Tool Construction
SIMTEK
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)
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, 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
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