With the development of testing technology, users' requirements for product quality testing are also increasing. In industries such as electronics, medical and new energy vehicles, conventional detection methods for the three-dimensional size of products can gradually not meet the requirements of users to detect the appearance defects of some products in addition to this. Historically, such inspections have typically required two different types of testing equipment. Now, ZEISS has launched a new product, ZEISS O-INSPECT duo, for the needs of this type of application.
In response to the new needs of customers in the market, ZEISS O-INSPECT duo was born. The machine combines a combined image measuring machine and microscopy in a single unit: a tactile scanning probe that can be used as a 3-coordinate to check the geometric tolerances of the machined parts, a high-resolution image measuring system that can be used for non-contact measurement of the workpiece with the same 3-coordinate software ZEISS CALYPSO, as well as microscope functions and the ZEISS microscope software ZEN core.
Application in the field of new energy vehicles
In the hydrogen fuel cell industry, in addition to the conventional dimensional measurement, the quality control of bipolar plates also requires the inspection of burrs in the flow channel. Conventional inspection methods require a three-dimensional inspection with a coordinate measuring device and an optical probe, and then move the workpiece to a microscope to inspect the appearance of the runner.
- Battery pole piece
- Fuel cell stacks
- Motor stator hairpin
With the introduction of this new machine model, ZEISS makes it possible to perform all inspection items on the same machine without moving the workpiece. This significantly increases the efficiency of the measurement: Visual inspection is carried out immediately after the VMM measurement is completed using the microscope software, without the need for a second device or moving the workpiece. For the user, the cost of purchasing a new inspection equipment is reduced.
▲Measure the runner width using an image probe
▲Use a microscope to inspect the appearance of the workpiece ▲Use a microscope to inspect the appearance of the workpiece
Applications in the field of electronics
For PCB and PCBA inspections, it is sometimes not easy to inspect with conventional measuring equipment due to the size of the workpiece. The ZEISS O-INSPECT duo is configured with a standard table size of 800 mm x 600 mm, which solves most of these inspection needs. In the same way, as a multi-functional measuring and inspection device, the position, size and appearance of the smallest components on the workpiece can be measured and inspected.
▲Conventional dimensional measurement of PCB features
▲Observe the surface of the solder joint using a microscope
Applications in the medical field
In the medical field, the ZEISS O-INSPECT duo is also used in a wide range of applications for the inspection of products such as implants or medical devices. For such more demanding workpieces, in addition to various medical industry standards, there are very high requirements for the surface finish and surface quality of the product. It is very important to detect all kinds of scratches. The duo model is very suitable for this type of inspection needs, not only to measure the size, but also to inspect the surface quality in situ, ensuring the smooth delivery of the product.
▲Key components of the instrument
▲ Implants
The device is equipped with ZEISS CALYPSO, which measures color images without loss of accuracy. The software's CNC function makes automatic measurements possible; Application-specific optimization software for efficient operation with a familiar user interface significantly reduces the required measurement time. Another microscopy software, ZEN core, is an efficient, workflow-oriented software suite. Control almost all light microscopes, including the ZEISS Discovery V.12 on board. Benefit from multi-modal workflows by integrating the processing and management of result data and job templates, connecting microscopes, and benefiting from multi-modal workflows.
As a specialist in the field of measurement, ZEISS is always on the lookout for technological innovations. We welcome users to contact us and work together to solve all kinds of measurement challenges.