NIKON METROLOGY NEWS MICRO-CT ENABLES TOTAL PROCESS CONTROL FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING X-ray imaging facility develops world leading research iNEXIV video measuring system accelerates PCB inspection Laser scanner is irreplaceable for analysis of 3D-printed implants

DRIVING QUALITY 4.0 DIGITAL I AUTOMATED I CONNECTED Industry 4.0 aims to increase competitiveness by a more efficient production process with quality instilled from beginning to end. It fundamentally changes the role of the quality department: the goal is no longer to control quality but rather to drive the production process to consistently deliver products with the right quality. This is called “Quality 4.0” that builds on the latest developments in device connectivity, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The effectiveness of “Quality 4.0” however highly depends on the data that drives...

Content 4 | Imaging facility develops world leading research 7 | Automotive supplier identifies mystery error using Nikon laser scanner 11 | Sintavia gets the inside track with micro-CT 14 | Improving quality of treatment for patients - The LC15Dx laser scanner is irreplaceable for analysis of 3D-printed implant screw holes and surfaces 17 | ikon Metrology & Roush Yates N engines announce tech partnership 18 | iNEXIV video measuring system accelerates PCB inspection 21 | Insight into the Inside X-ray inspection of solder quality – Nikon Metrology XT V 160 checks power semiconductor devices in...

The Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility at University of Manchester helps develop world leading research In the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility at The University of Manchester, the unique versatility of the Nikon CT systems enable its staff members to take on a great range of research and commercial projects. Nikon CT systems have been installed in the facility for almost 20 years, and they remain the workhorses of the facility today. The University of Manchester has been using Nikon CT for almost 20 years. The first system - an XT H 225 - was installed in the year 2000. Following this...

tt The XT H (225) and the walk-in rooms are perfect for exploratory work because they are quick, and with a large range of energies they are able to look at a lot of different materials and samples." Tim Burnett, Director of the Henry Moseley Facility was an opportunity to help a range people complete various projects. Tim Burnett, Deputy Director of the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility explains that the ease-of-use of the Nikon Metrology CT systems is why they are perfect for first time users. That, combined with the versatility of the systems makes them the go-to machines. “The XT H (225)...

Loading a mechanism inside the CT system with plastic beads for a 4D CT experiment simulating the Brazil Nut effect. introduction of time to inspection projects. For example, the Nikon system can be scheduled to scan biological specimens intermittently. Scans are taken over a set amount of time at intervals, and the growth of the specimen can be illustrated in a video made from the individual time-lapse CT scans, a 3D version of time-lapse photography. Observing the results of the mechanism which shakes the beads at intervals between CT scans. The XT H 225 and the custom bay, and increasingly...

CEftAWC TECHNOLOGV Stoneridge in Tallinn, Estonia, recently installed the Nikon ALTERA CMM with LC15Dx laser scanner in its test laboratory to take inspection of automotive components to the next level. The Laser scanner provides many advantages including complete visualisation of parts, non-contact measurement for delicate components and repeatable measurements. Stoneridge is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical components and systems for commercial vehicles, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. These parts are the core of mechanical and electrical...

tt Creating part programs is very easy. The program will last for as long as the part is in production. The program is always there. Ready to use." Timo Jakimainen, Senior Engineer at Stoneridge. Extensive environment simulation testing Timo Jakimainen is the Senior Engineer in the test laboratory at the Stoneridge factory based in Tallinn, Estonia. He is the primary CMM operator in the laboratory and has been sharing his knowledge by training his colleagues in use on the latest installation. Timo introduces the test laboratory with a tour, demonstrating the broad range of equipment which is...

This part continued to fail tests and the problem could not be determined until the introduction of the LC15Dx. If you’re only taking a few dimensions, you don’t know what is going on in another area of the part. With a laser scanner, it gives you a more holistic view… the full picture.” Anti Laas, Mechanic Design Engineer at Stoneridge Image 2 illustrates the problem which the team at Stoneridge found with using a CMM and how it was solved with the introduction of a laser scanner. This part failed tests multiple times, and the measurement results returned to show there were no problems, and...

Rubber key pads for controllers and electronic key fobs were very difficult to measure before the introduction of the laser scanner. machine, but he still believes he can learn more about the machine and reap more benefits. “Creating part programs is very easy", says Timo. “The program will last for as long as that part is in production. The program is always there, ready to use". Previously the test laboratory was responsible for many tasks, from the measurement, to analysing and presenting results. Timo jokes, that all he needs to do now is scan in a global comparison and hand over to Anti....

Case study Sintavia gets the inside track with micro-CT The metal additive manufacturing company Sintavia adds Nikon Metrology CT to its state-ofthe-art facility in Florida, USA to further control the additive manufacturing process. Additive manufacturing is making enormous waves throughout every industry. The technology allows ultimate flexibility in creating the most intricate and complex features ever designed for manufacturing. As the technology establishes itself as a vital manufacturing tool for producing ultimately efficient components, companies such as Sintavia have to be ahead of the...