MetraSCAN 3D

MetraSCAN 3D is an optical free moving CMM scanner that is currently the most accurate system in this category of 3D scanning systems. The MetraSCAN solution can be used in any working environment, e.g. in the laboratory, in the workshop, outdoors, etc.

MetraSCAN 3D enables trouble-free scanning of colored, black and glossy surfaces without the need to matt or spray them white.

The MetraSCAN 3D scanning system can be expanded with the HandyPROBE NextTM touch probe. The combination of laser scanning and touch probe covers all measurement needs, be it reverse engineering or quality control. During the sensing itself, the touch probe and the laser head can be seamlessly changed during one measurement!

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The new MetraSCAN 3D

MetraSCAN 3D is produced in two variants. The difference is the scanning speed and the laser line for hard-to-reach areas. The following options are available:

MetraSCAN 3D 750 – 7 laser crosses + 1 extra line for hard-to-reach areas
MetraSCAN 3D 350 – 3 laser crosses

Both scanhead variants include the latest improvements over the original version of this system:

1,5x more accurate
very fast scanning
25% lighter
Seamless scanning of all types of material (multi-colored surfaces, black surfaces, glossy surfaces,...)
Increasing the scanning workspace up to 16,6 m3
Improved design for workshop use
Multifunctional buttons on the body of the scanner for remote control of the program

C-Track reference for sensing the position of the object and the scanner in space

CTrack dual camera sensors are equipped with high-quality optics and special lighting, which allows them to accurately capture all reflectors in the work area. CTrack provides the following functions during scanning:

Tracks the MetraSCAN scan head or the HandyPROBE Next touch probe in space and determines its position.
When placing reference marks on or around the model, it constantly recalculates the position of the scanner relative to the model. So the part can move even during scanning.
The controller ensures all calculations with the subsequent transfer of the captured data to the PC. At the same time, it also ensures control of the ambient temperature and reports its dramatic changes, which would have a negative effect on the accuracy of the measurement.

Robotic solution MetraSCAN 3D - R

Due to its size, speed and simplicity, the MetraSCAN 3D scanner is used as a handheld scanner. When scanning different parts, no paths need to be programmed, but the operator of the device manually rotates the 3D scanner so that it sees all the places.

However, when we want to use a 3D scanner for serial inspection, the parts are repeated and we can use collaborative robots or other robots. We create a robot path and the robot performs a 24-hour serial inspection of the parts.

The scanner can be easily removed from the robot at any time and used again as a handheld 3D scanner.

MAIN ADVANTAGES OF THE METRASCAN 3D SCANNER
1. SCAN SPEED
  
  MetraSCAN 3D guarantees very fast scanning thanks to three or seven laser crosses. This arrangement has made the scanning process many times faster and thus it is possible to achieve amazing speed with the scanner.
2. SCANNING OF GLOSSY AND BLACK SURFACES
  
  During the development of the scanner, the importance of scanning surfaces that are glossy or black, for example, was not forgotten. The new MetraSCAN can easily cope with these surfaces, which are normally harder to scan.
3. COMPUTER REMOTE CONTROL
  
  There are multifunction buttons on the body of the scanner itself. These buttons allow the user to perform all the necessary commands directly from the scanner without having to go back to the PC.
4. SCANNING OF LESS ACCESSIBLE AREAS
  
  The MetraSCAN 3D 3 750D scanner has a single laser line that allows the scanner to reach areas that cannot otherwise be scanned. We will use this key feature mainly when scanning deep holes and narrow gaps.
PROGRAM FOR 3D SCANNER CONTROL

The MetraSCAN 3D scanner comes with the VXelements program, which guarantees data transfer between the computer and the scanner. The program also recalculates the scanned data and generates the resulting body. This program is supplied with all Creaform 3D technologies and thus allows you to control any scanner in the same environment.

Recommended programs:
- VXinspect
Program for inspection control of scanned data. In this program, you can evaluate whether the scanned part is correctly manufactured. The program is developed by Creaform 3D and is part of the VXelements control software when purchased. Therefore, the operator does not have to learn a new program environment and can take advantage of the many advantages of the direct connection of the program to the 3D scanner.
- VX model
This program allows users to perform basic reverse engineering on scanned data. VXmodel is developed by Creaform 3D and is fully integrated into the control program environment for VXelements 3D scanners. A user of a 3D scanner from Creaform 3D can scan a part, perform reverse engineering and transfer the data to a CAD system. Polygon meshes from other 3D scanners can also be imported into VXmodel.

Compatible software:
- Geomagic (Wrap, Design X and Control)
- InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks)
- Dassault (CATIA V5, SolidWorks)
- PTC (Pro / ENGINEER)
- Siemens (NX and Solid Edge)
- Autodesk (Inventor, Alias, 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage)
APPLICATION

Control
- Direct analysis of the CAD model
- Tour of the first piece
- Quality control of products from the supplier
- Assessing the conformance of 3D models against original parts or production tools
- Assessing the conformity of manufactured parts against the originals
- Alignment
- Tool certification
Reverse engineering
- 3D scanning to CAD
- 3D modeling
- Tools and development of jig jigs
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

		MetroSCAN 350^TM	MetroSCAN 350^TM\|Elite	MetroSCAN 750^TM	MetroSCAN 750^TM\|Elite
Weight:		1,38 kg
Accuracy:		from 0.040 mm		from 0.030 mm
Volumetric accuracy:	9.1m³	0.086 mm	0.064 mm	0.086 mm	0.064 mm
	16.6m³	0.122 mm	0.078 mm	0.122 mm	0.078 mm
Distinction:		0.2 mm, can be reduced to 0.05 mm by software
Measurement speed:		205 measurements / second		480 measurements / second
Scan area:		225 x 250 mm		275 x 250 mm
Laser crosses:		3 laser crosses		7 laser crosses + 1 line for hard-to-reach areas
Laser class:		class II. (eye safe)
Head Size:		289 x 235 x 296 mm
Connection:		1 3 x USB
Software:		VXelementsTM
Output formats:		.dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr
Working temperature range:		5-40 ° C
Humidity range in the working environment:		10-90%
Certification:		EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive, RoHS 2, Substance Restrictions Directive), IP50, WEEE

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