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WENZEL presents the new generation of the optical Scanning System, CORE D
Fast and accurate inspection on the shop floor
T
he next chapter in the eight year story of the WENZEL
Optical High Speed Scanning System CORE D has begun.
The CORE D was developed to improve measurement
speed in the production process and is today an established,
global solution for complex measurement tasks in production
processes of various manufacturing industries. The hardware,
sensor and the design of the CORE D have been extensively
reworked and improved.
The accuracy of the machine with the optical Double-Eye
white-light point sensor for the probing test MPEP has been
improved by 100% since
the introduction of the
machine. The stability
of the measurement
process is enhanced by
the new generation of
the Double-Eye white-
light point sensor, which
is also introduced at the
same time. The design
and inside of the sensor
has been optimized by
continual improvement
processes. The sensor is
The new CORE D Optical High
capable to measure the
Speed System scanning
a turbine blade (Source: WENZEL) increasingly complex parts
in shortest time.
New generation of the white-light point sensor
and light protection cover
The camera in the new sensor has an increased resolution and
better sensitivity and therefore improves the measurement
process due to larger light yield. The active cooling system is
replaced by a passive one which is more robust even within
a dusty production environment. The sensor is mounted on a
magnetic crash protection joint which can trigger if the sensor
touches the part. The new sensor generation maintains the
large working distance of 80mm, the measurement range of
+/- 3mm as well as the large angular acceptance of up to 85
degrees.
The new automatic and integrated light and environment
protection cover of the new CORE D ensures the accurate
optical measurement even on highly polished parts within
suboptimal lighting conditions as often found in production
environments. Furthermore, the protection cover improves
the safety of the operator and provides additional protection
of the measurement system.
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The design of the new CORE generation takes its design cues
from the coordinate measuring machines, gear testers, the
computer
tomography
systems
and
styling
solution machines from
WENZEL. The angular
edges are replaced by
softer and rounder forms
and the previously grey
underframe is now a
modern black and white.
The protection cover is
perfectly integrated into
Fully integrated optical
the new CORE design. The
Double-Eye white-light
large opening still offers point sensor (Source: WENZEL)
very good accessibility
from 3 sides and the CORE D is well suited for projects where
robot loading is a requirement.
Of course, the numerous, traditional advantages of the system
are kept and continue
in the new machine
generation: the ability to
measure sharp edges and
small features without tip
compensation errors, the
simultaneous control of the
3 linear and 2 rotary axes,
the compact footprint, the
large temperature range,
the great accessibility and
The CORE D with light and
integrated work station.
environment protection cover
scanning a highly po-lished knee And the CORE D still does
joint (Source: WENZEL)
not need an air supply.
About WENZEL Group
The WENZEL Group is a leader in Innovative Metrology (3D
Metrology, Gear Metrology, Computed Tomography, Optical
High Speed Scanning) and Styling Solutions. Build on a solid
foundation of family, German precision engineering, flexibility
and strong partnerships WENZEL is known as individual
solution provider. WENZEL supports small and medium-
sized enterprises as well as well-known major corporations
all around the world. Over 10,000 WENZEL machines are
installed in automotive styling and vehicle production,
aerospace, general engineering, power generation, medical
and many other industries.
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