What is the accuracy?
Results have shown LaserQC to be accurate to +/- 0.05mm* (0.002") or better.
* Accuracy results are based on tests on standard production machines using a laser-cut part. Results may vary.
How fast is LaserQC?
LaserQC can scan most typical parts, under 1220mm (48"), in under 60 seconds.
What types of materials can LaserQC scan?
LaserQC can measure any flat, opaque part. Suitable materials include most metals, plastics, paper products, composite materials, rubber, cork, vinyl, felt, leather and fabrics.
What is the largest part that LaserQC can scan?
LaserQC can scan parts up to 200mm (8" inch) thick, with a weight of up to 90kg (200lbs).
The LaserQC 1200 model can scan parts up to 1220mm x 1220mm (48" x 48") in a single scan. Using a simple and fast multiple scanning process the system can ‘merge’ parts of infinite length and up to twice the width of the 1220mm x 1220mm (48” x 48”) scan table.
The LaserQC 800 model can scan parts up to 760mm x 760mm (30" x 30") in a single scan. The same multiple scanning process enable the 800 model to inspect parts of infinite length and up to twice the width of the scan table.
Can I put LaserQC on the shop floor?
Yes. The vast majority of systems sold sit downstream from production equipment directly on the shop floor. LaserQC's rugged steel frame ensures the system has a stable base. Laser technology is very stable in manufacturing environments and there are only 3 moving, protected parts in the whole system, thereby ensuring maximum reliability and minimum maintenance. The system automatically calibrates itself before each and every scan in order to accommodate for typical vibration and reasonable changes in temperature that are common to every shop and therefore ensure repeatable accuracy.
What kind of programming does LaserQC need?
None. Parts can be inspected without any programming at all.
For detailed documentation and some complicated measurements, some customers choose to make an "Inspection Check Sheet". This is the geometry from a CAD file, with assigned tolerances that can be used as a ‘template’ each time that particular part is inspected. Most "Inspection Check Sheets" are made in less than 5 minutes.
How often does LaserQC need to be calibrated? Does this mean a service visit?
Allowing the system to be on the shop floor requires a simple and robust calibration. The system is self-diagnostic (i.e. it calibrates itself) and will alert the user before they scan a part if calibration might be jeopardized.
Theoretically, if the environment and system remain stable, re-calibration will never have to be done. In the real world, given that most systems are on the shop floor or in an environment that changes somewhat, customers find that re-calibrating once a month satisfies them. A service visit is not required for calibration.
A full system calibration takes about 5-10 minutes and is performed by the user on the shop-floor using the calibration plate supplied with every LaserQC system. The plate is certified to international standards ensuring 100% traceability.
How quickly can I get my Return On Investment?
By removing the QC bottleneck, LaserQC increases throughput and improves productivity — increasing (CNC) production machine uptime, reducing scrap and rework and improving overall process efficiency. Typical LaserQC users obtain a payback within approximately 18 months. In many cases, LaserQC users have seen payback in less than a year. The ability to provide reverse engineering services and full inspection documentation gives users the opportunity to win new business and frequently accelerates payback.
Contact Virtek for a detailed analysis of your potential ROI.
Can LaserQC inspect 3-Dimensional measurements?
No. Different technology is needed for 3D inspection. LaserQC catches mistakes in the flat, before the part is bent.
Why should I inspect in 2D?
Errors can happen in many stages during the manufacturing process. Every finished 3D part starts in 2D. "If it's wrong when it's flat, it will be wrong when it’s bent." Finding mistakes early in the manufacturing process, before all the value-added processes such as plating, silk-screening and hardware insertion, translates into reduced costs and increased production efficiency. You eliminate scrap, re-work and re-scheduling.
By improving your quality process and catching mistakes before your product is shipped, you also ensure higher customer satisfaction. With LaserQC, we can help ensure that there are no unacceptable errors in the flat part.
How long will it take to install the equipment and train my operators?
Installation takes approximately ½ day.
The software can be learned in a day. To allow for multiple operators, a two-day training period is frequently recommended. Training is performed on-site, using the your parts and processes.
What kind of maintenance does LaserQC need?
The glass should be cleaned before use and the filter on the projector should be kept clean.
Over time, the glass will need replacing — depending on usage and care, many customers replace the glass approximately 2 years after installation.
How does Virtek support its customers?
LaserQC has full one-year hardware and software warranty. Virtek offers different types of extended support packages for customers outside warranty period.
In addition we provide full telephone support for every customer. Customers with a service agreement receive discounts on software upgrades.
Can LaserQC visit my shop?
Yes — in North America. Virtek has a fleet of demonstration trailers so we can perform live product demonstrations on-site with your own parts. Contact Virtek to arrange a demonstration.
If your company is situated outside Canada or the United States, simply contact Virtek for details of your local distributor or representative.
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