WENZEL offers new SHAPETRACER II optical 3D line scanner

WENZEL SHAPETRACER II Optical 3D Line Scanner at the WENZEL RA Horizontal Arm CMM at the CONTROL 2016 in Stuttgart (Source: WENZEL)

The optical sensor is integrated into the WENZEL PointMaster software package and provides high-quality, accurate and repeatable results.

The WENZEL SHAPETRACER II sets benchmarks in the field of digitization. Compared to the previous model a performance increase of over 400 % has been achieved by increasing the measurement range and measurement speed. With a stripe length of up to 120 mm the 3D laser scanner captures even more data in shorter time.

It offers a short stand-off distance of only 90 mm and a working range of 120 mm. Compared to the market these are outstanding values. Because the sensor scans very close to the workpiece the measurement range is used optimally. As a result the WENZEL SHAPETRACER II is ideally suited for testing small parts, as well as for the measurement of large-volume components.

Through the use of a blue laser line and a better resolution, a higher tolerance against critical surface structures has been achieved. By using a lens and ambient light filter the WENZEL SHAPETRACER II works independently from external light and has great flexibility for scanning differing workpiece colors.

Because the calibration data of the 3D line scanner are stored on a smart camera system, the installation is very easy. The connection to the coordinate measuring machine is done through a fully integrated multi-sensor interface. The possibility of multi-sensor operation of optical and tactile measurement guaranteed effective work is for every application.

The WENZEL SHAPETRACER 3D line scanner changes a coordinate measuring machine into the ideal tool to record and handle point clouds. Perfect for tool and die making, design model construction and anyone who needs to record and work on surfaces and outlines of physical objects.