Industrial Measurement

Handheld, shop floor, and automated surface metrology

With ultra-fast imaging times, many 4D products prove capable of measuring when attached to a robot, or even when handheld. These features mean industry technicians can gain high-precision surface data inside a production tool—for in-process updates—or on a turbine engine that’s still attached to an airplane wing—saving untold hours of dismantling.

Now: 3D, high resolution handheld 

In the past, inspectors in many industries had to choose between inexpensive, but low-resolution surface gauges or high-resolution metrology instruments that required controlled measurement labs and cost many time more. 4D gauges offer the best of both worlds: high-resolution, 3D measurements with one-button operation that can be used anywhere in the factory or lab.

Measure in the shop, right now

The days of parking parts in a measurement lab queue are over. Now you can measure peen marks, edge break and more on the shop floor. Quantify defects on components and assemblies, anywhere in the shop. And determine the features of paint layers that truly lead to outstanding finishes.

Versatile, long standoff has reach

4D gauges make 2D profile measurement a thing of the past, providing many high-resolution, 3D surface maps in the time it takes to set up and acquire one low-resolution 2D profile trace.

Portable and compact, measuring in challenging locations, or at difficult angles is easy, without the time, mess and expense of using replication materials.

With its long stand-off, you can use a fold mirror to sample hard to reach spots in real time.

4Di automated measurement systems combine 4D InSpec surface gages with collaborative robots and other automation. Rapidly measure surface quality and features with high precision to improve measurement throughput, reduce scrap and rework, and improve quality with more thorough inspections.