MetraSCAN - Get a Whole New Measure of Things

The combination of the arm-free handheld MetraSCAN 3D scanning system and the C-Track dual-camera sensor forms a unique duo that generates the most accurate measurements in the laboratory or on the shop-floor. When combined with the HandyPROBE, this complete and powerful inspection solution increases the reliability, speed, accuracy and versatility of your measurement processes.

Compared with any type of 3D scanner with probing capability (e.g. arm/scanner, laser tracker/scanner or optical tracker/scanner), the MetraSCAN solution allows total freedom of movement for significantly increased product and measurement quality at an affordable price.

 

Benefits :

Quite simply, MetraSCAN is the most accurate combined scanning and probing solution on the market today. Creaform's TRUaccuracy technology ensures highly accurate measurements, regardless of the operator's skill or the measurement environment - instability, vibration, thermal variation, etc.

	Dynamic Referencing Mode - the coordinate system can quite literally be locked onto the objects being measured, thereby eliminating the effects of moving the part, vibrations, etc.
	Automatic Alignment - this function removes the need for manual, operator dependent alignment, drastically reducing the root cause of most measuring errors
	Fast User Calibration - using a certified reference gauge, the user can follow a simple and rapid calibration sequence to ensure that the MetraSCAN continues to provide accurate results throughout the entire life cycle of the measurement requirement
	Continuous Monitoring - the fully automatic controller constantly monitors the measuring environment (temperature, accuracy, etc.) to ensure the validity of the results, even in harsh measuring environments
	Complete Measuring Solution - the combination of MetraSCAN with the HandyPROBE provides contact and non-contact measurement of both geometric and free-form features, on the same part, at the same time
	Faster and Easier to Use - the system is handheld and armless, so it is easy to learn with a very short learning curve
	Extendable Measuring Volume - compared with other scanning systems, which have a fixed measuring volume, MetraSCAN allows a greater measuring flexibility by easily and dynamically extending the measuring volume with no loss of accuracy due to conventional leapfrog methods
	Truly Portable - the 100% portability of the MetraSCAN makes it possible to inspect or reverse engineer parts and assemblies with unequalled precision, mobility and flexibility - no matter where the measurement takes place
	Excellent ROI - keep the accountants happy with an unrivalled return on your investment through increased productivity

 

Why Choose a MetraSCAN Over . . .

A Measuring Arm and Scanner ?

	Higher accuracy
	No loss of accuracy on the shop-floor - TRUaccuracy
	Easier to operate
	Low maintenance - no encoders or moving parts
	No measuring limitations due to no mechanical link
	Greater portability - no table or heavy duty stands required

A Laser Tracker Equipped with a Scanner ?

	No loss of accuracy on the shop-floor - TRUaccuracy
	Shorter learning curve and easier to use
	AT LEAST half the price (even more if a handheld probe is used with the tracker as well !)
	Similar accuracy - why pay more for the same results ?
	Greater portability as no fixed foundation or heavy duty stands required
	Low maintenance costs

 

Applications :

The MetraSCAN system is the perfect inspection tool for analyzing and reporting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Powered by VXelements software, the user can quickly and easily gather high quality data that is easily analysed in most leading inspection software, including Metrolog XG and Microlog XG. The MetraSCAN can help you with scanning and measuring of objects of any sizes in various environments, generating full colour inspection reports for applications such as ;

	Non contact inspection
	First article inspection reports (FAIRs and ISIRs)
	Supplier quality inspection
	Part-to-CAD comparisons
	Conformity assessment of 3D models against the original parts / production tooling
	Conformity assessment of manufactured parts against the originals

 

Specifications :

Weight : 2kg

Measurements : 36,000 pts/sec

Laser Class : Type II

Volumetric Accuracy : 85 mm

Scanning Resolution : 50 mm in all axes

Output Formats : .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr