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Makino displays Alicona´s InfiniteFocus at EMO 2011

With the optical 3D measurement system InfiniteFocus, Makino demonstrated how quality assurance is performed in its in-house testing laboratories. Also, InfiniteFocus was used to show the ability of producing complex geometries with Makino´s machining center IQ300.

 
Alicona's InfiniteFocus was exhibited at Makino at the EMO 2011
Source: Makino		 Makino´s IQ300 is a precision micromachining center, used to machine miniature parts with complex geometries at practical cutting feed rates. This enables high productivity at a low cost level. Makino uses Alicona´s InfiniteFocus for the measurement of machined components as well as for process optimization.

InfiniteFocus , an optical 3D surface measurement device to measure form including surface finish of components, is an ideal compliment to Makino´s micro machining technologies. In addition to high resolution form and roughness measurement, InfiniteFocus enables a clear understanding of processing trends and allows intelligent process manipulations. Furthermore, final 3D surface inspection can be quickly made and compared to the original CAD data.

Toshihiko Tada, Application Technology Section at Makino Milling Machine CO.LTD about InfiniteFocus:

“InfiniteFocus is an essential system for several divisions at Makino. With the optical 3D measurement device we are able to measure the very small and precise components manufactured by IQ300 accurately and in a high vertical resolution. In addition, we also measure the complete shape of cutting tools . This allows us to establish a correlation between the shape of cutting tools and the dimensional accuracy of machined parts. These data are of major importance to design optimal machining conditions for our customers.

Currently, we undertake various measures to implement InfiniteFocus in more segments to expand our services. This includes Reverse Engineering, 3D scanning and tool compensation. We are convinced that we will achieve all these highly targeted aims with the use of the Alicona system.”
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3d micro-coordinate measurement technique for roughness and form measurement

Alicona offers optical 3d surface measurement systems for quality assurance in research and production. Core competence is the measurement of roughness and form also across large measurement areas and volumes. The cutting edge measurement and the measurement of small radii and angles are typical applications. Focus-Variation, the core technique of the InfiniteFocus line, combines the traditional surface metrology and the micro coordinate measurement technology. This technology achieves traceable and repeatable results in highest resolution even in production.