Optical CMM 3D scanners and probe
The most complete 3D scanners for metrology-grade measurements on all materials, MetraSCAN 3D is a powerful inspection solution that is insensitive to instabilities and harsh environments.
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MetraSCAN 3D
The MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanner line-up is specifically designed for manufacturing and metrology professionals who do not want to compromise on quality or efficiency. It can withstand any production environment, including shop floor vibrations, part movements and environmental instability—all while accelerating 3D measurement workflows. This optical CMM scanner has been engineered to perform highly accurate and repeatable metrology-grade measurements and 3D geometrical surface inspections.
Accuracy
0.025 mm
Resolution
0.025 mm
Speed and accuracy combined with versatility
The MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanner line-up is specifically designed for manufacturing and metrology professionals who do not want to compromise on quality or efficiency. It can withstand any production environment, including shop floor vibrations, part movements and environmental instability—all while accelerating 3D measurement workflows. This optical CMM scanner has been engineered to perform highly accurate and repeatable metrology-grade measurements and 3D geometrical surface inspections.
When paired with the HandyPROBE, Creaform’s handheld optical coordinate measuring machine (PCMM) with probing capabilities, users can also harness the power of both 3D scanning and probing for complete, end-to-end inspection processes
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HandyPROBE
Our highly accurate portable CMM, the HandyPROBE has been designed for shop-floor use to increase the realiability and speed of your 3D measurement processes.
MaxSHOT 3D: Optical coordinate measuring system
Metrology-grade portable 3D scanners
HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series is the 3D scanner for measuring large part sizes—up to 15 m (50 ft)—quickly and easily, providing metrology-grade results in mere minutes. It’s also engineered to capture fine details on smaller areas with remarka...
| Scanner Technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Industries | Aerospace & Defence, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consumer Products, Education, Energy, Process & Utilities, Industrial Equipment, Life Science, Transportation & Mobility |
| MetraSCAN 357™ | MetraSCAN BLACK™ | MetraSCAN BLACK™|Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy(1) | Up to 0.040 mm | 0.035 mm | 0.025 mm |
| (0.0016 in) | (0.0014 in) | (0.0009 in) | |
| Volumetric accuracy(2) 9.1 m3 (320 ft3) | 0.086 mm | 0.086 mm | 0.064 mm |
| (0.0034 in) | (0.0034 in) | (0.0025 in) | |
| Volumetric accuracy(2) 16.6 m3 (586 ft3) | 0.122 mm | 0.122 mm | 0.078 mm |
| (0.0048 in) | (0.0048 in) | (0.0031 in) | |
| Volumetric accuracy with MaxSHOT Next™|Elite(3) | 0.060 mm + 0.015 mm/m | 0.044 mm + 0.015 mm/m | |
| (0.0024 in + 0.00018 in/ft) | (0.0017 in + 0.00018 in/ft) | ||
| Probing accuracy with HandyPROBE Next (4) | 0.030 mm | 0.030 mm | 0.025 mm |
| (0.0012 in) | (0.0012 in) | (0.0009 in) | |
| Measurement resolution | 0.100 mm | 0.025 mm | |
| (0.0039 in) | (0.0009 in) | ||
| Mesh resolution | 0.200 mm | 0.100 mm | |
| (0.0078 in) | (0.0039 in) | ||
| Measurement rate | 480,000 measurements/s | 800,000 measurements/s | 1,800,000 measurements/s |
| Light source | 7 red laser crosses | 7 blue laser crosses | 15 blue laser crosses |
| (+ 1 extra line) | |||
| Laser class | 2M | ||
| (eye-safe) | |||
| Scanning area | 275 x 250 mm | 310 x 350 mm | |
| (10.8 x 9.8 in) | (12.2 x 13.8 in) | ||
| Stand-off distance | 300 mm | ||
| (11.8 in) | |||
| Depth of field | 200 mm | 250 mm | |
| (7.9 in) | (9.8 in) | ||
| Part size range (recommended) | 0.2–6 m (0.7–20 ft) | ||
| Software | VXelements | ||
| Output formats | .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .zpr, .3mf | ||
| Compatible software(5) | 3D Systems (Geomagic® Solutions), InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks), Metrologic Group (Metrolog X4), New River Kinematics (Spatial Analyzer), Verisurf, Dassault Systèmes (CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS), PTC (Creo), Siemens (NX, Solid Edge), Autodesk (Inventor, PowerINSPECT) | ||
| Weight | Scanner: 1.38 kg (3.0 lb) | Scanner: 1.49 kg (3.28 lb) | |
| Probe: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) | Probe: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) | ||
| C-Track: 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) | C-Track: 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) | ||
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | Scanner: 289 x 235 x 296 mm (11.4 x 9.3 x 11.7 in) | ||
| Probe: 68 x 157 x 340 mm (2.7 x 6.2 x 13.4 in) | |||
| C-Track: 1031 x 181 x 148 mm (40.6 x 7.1 x 5.8 in) | |||
| Operating temperature range | 5-40 °C | ||
| (41-104 °F) | |||
| Operating humidity range (non-condensing) | 10-90% | ||
| Certifications | EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive), compatible with rechargeable batteries (when applicable), IP50, WEEE | ||
| Patents | FR 2,838,198, EP (FR, UK, DE, IT) 1,492,995, US 7,487,063, CA 2,529,044 | ||
| (1) MetraSCAN BLACK and MetraSCAN BLACK|Elite (ISO 17025 accredited): Based on VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 standard. Probing error performance is assessed with diameter measurement on traceable sphere artefacts. MetraSCAN 357: Typical value for diameter measurement on a calibrated sphere artefact | |||
| (2) MetraSCAN BLACK and MetraSCAN BLACK|Elite (ISO 17025 accredited): Based on VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 standard. Sphere-spacing error is assessed with traceable length artefacts by measuring these at different locations and orientations within the working volume. MetraSCAN 357: Value for sphere spacing measurement on calibrated length artefacts. | |||
| (3) The volumetric accuracy performance of the system when using a MaxSHOT 3D cannot be superior to the default volumetric accuracy performance for a given model. | |||
| (4) HandyPROBE Next and HandyPROBE Next|Elite performance assessment (ISO 17025 accredited) is based on partial procedure per ISO 10360-12 standard: Probing size error (6.2) and Length error (6.4). Performance is assessed on traceable sphere and length artefacts. | |||
| (5) Also compatible with all major metrology, CAD, and computer graphic software through mesh and point cloud import. | |||
