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Laser Radar MV331/351 Automated large volume inspection for aerospace applications NIKON METROLOGY I VISION BEYOND PRECISION

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RICH FEATURES, ABSOLUTE BENEFITS Automated, non-contact inspection saves on process and labor overhead The Laser Radar offers non-contact inspection, true single-person operation, and supports off-line programming for completely automated and unattended operation, reducing operating costs. The Laser Radar’s patented technology enables direct surface and feature measurements at high data rates. As a result, the Laser Radar eliminates the need for photogrammetry targets, spherically mounted retro reﬂectors (SMRs) and handheld probes. Flexibility in measuring surfaces and ﬁnishes Recapturing...

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MV331/351 LASER RADAR The Laser Radar is a versatile metrology system used for automated, non-contact and target-less inspection of objects ranging in size from a passenger door to an entire aircraft. The Laser Radar overcomes the limitations of traditional CMMs, laser trackers and photogrammetry systems by reducing the labor requirements, improving throughput, and increasing measurement repeatability. The Laser Radar is being used in many different aerospace applications today, reducing costs and improving quality. Repeatable measurements - Measuring the exact same points on every part...

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Barrel sections Large barrel sections are inspected with the Laser Radar both at the factory and in the join station. The Laser Radar provides data that is used to optimize the fit of the barrel sections allowing aircraft manufacturers to build straighter, more efficient planes.

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Flight control surfaces are scanned by the Laser Radar during installation to ensure optimal alignment, maximizing aerodynamic performance. Wings / Flaps / Tailfins More aerostructures are being built with composite materials, which drives the need for higher tolerance part fitting. The Laser Radar is used to measure the as-built condition of wing ribs, skins and other control surfaces so proper shims can be installed to optimize each build. Flight control surfaces Wing to body join The Laser Radar scans the relative positions of the wing root and side of body in join position. This data is...

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* Measurement speed depends on hole size and settings Laser Environmental Distance measurement performance Angle measurement performance Measurement accuracy (2o) * Tooling ball target grade 25 or less * Laser Radar must be calibrated and operating in a stable environment NIKON METROLOGY, INC. Tel: +1 810 2204360 Sales.US.NM@nikon.com NIKON METROLOGY UK LTD. Tel: +44 1332 811349 Sales.UK.NM@nikon.com NIKON CORPORATION Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2-15-3, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-6290 Japan Tel: +81-3-6433-3701 Fax: +81-3-6433-3784 www.nikon.com/products/industrial-metrology/ NIKON...

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