User Cases

Find here the latest user cases and learn more about Alicona‘s measurement solutions. Our customers describe the way they use Alicona for quality assurance purposes. The applications found daily in various fields create additional benefits that you too can experience from using Focus-Variation.

 
User CaseIMCO: Optical tool measurement on the factory floorBy utilizing optical measurement, the US tool manufacturer IMCO has achieved a reduction of measurement times by 75% on the factory floor.
 
User CaseKleiner: Automated production cell with optical metrologyAlicona 3D measurement is part of an automated production cell by stamping expert KLEINER. The job is the optical, dimensional measurement of molds.
 
User CaseProfiltech: Optimization of milling by utilizing optical tool measurementBy means of optical 3D measurement, stamping specialist Profiltech have optimized their milling processes in in-house tool manufacturing.
 
User CaseElement Six: Automated surface finish measurement with a CobotElement Six, expert in high performance materials, use the Alicona Cobot for automated surface finish measurement and analysis of wear behavior.
 
User CaseKendrion: Dimensional measurement of valves reduces rejectionKENDRION, supplier of automotive components, applies Alicona for the dimensional measurement of valves and successfully reduced rejection rates.
 
User CaseValidation of physics-based tool wear modelsTool wear prediction using material physics-based modeling is one of the goals of Third Wave Systems (TWS). The research and development team at TWS is implementing tool wear models into their physics-based machining modeling software to empower their customers to understand and control tool wear and create better quality machined parts. In this effort, the InfiniteFocus G5 universal optical 3D measuring instrument from Bruker Alicona is used to validate tool wear.
 
User Case3D measurement technology & AI ensure reliable powertrain technologiesFor the implementation of a new laser cleaning process, VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES, formerly Continental Division Powertrain was looking for a measuring device to monitor the performance and quality of laser processing in series production.
 
User CaseThales: Manufacturing optimization of "gyrolasers" with Focus VariationAfter evaluating the various technologies available, Thales selected Bruker Alicona as the only company capable of offering a solution that is both efficient and quick to implement.
 
User CaseGF AgieCharmilles: How to strengthen the market position as complete supplierA joint project by Alicona and GF AgieCharmilles has shown that InfiniteFocus enables the supplier of precision machines to offer a complete solution for the entire production chain in the field of laser texturing.
 
User CaseOptical 3D measurement to identify the waviness on gear tooth flanksThe waviness of a tooth flank can cause unpleasant noises in the interior of a motor vehicle. Using high-resolution and area-based measurement technology, Honda has succeeded in isolating and quantifying the waviness from the roughness on a flank.
 
User CaseTool Flo: Automatic cutting-edge measurement in tool productionTOOL Flo uses Alicona's EdgeMaster in the quality assurance of inserts. The automatic cutting-edge measurement system enables the precise mapping of edges shapes.
 
User CaseMakino: Validation of ultra-precision machine platformsBefore the use of Alicona, MAKINO was unable to confidently validate and promote the capabilities of its ultra-precision machine platforms.
 
User CaseOptical metrology drives forward groundbreaking production technologiesThe Shanghai Manufacturing Platform for Smart Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (SPSM) is committed to developing and advancing new manufacturing technologies.
 
User CaseTampere University: An all-in-one measurement tool for materials of any kindBy utilizing optical Alicona-metrology, the Technical UNIVERSITY TAMPERE has found a measurement tool for all kinds of material, shape & size.
 
User CaseRoush Yates: Failure analysis and in-depth surface finish inspectionWith NASCAR Sprint Cup, Roush Yates is well known for its powerful and reliable racing engines. Here, failure analysis is the key to understanding the durability of engine components.
 
User CaseStepper: Optical measurement expands automation in productionStamping expert STEPPER is further expanding their automation in production with Alicona optical measurements systems in use 24/7.
 
User CaseQuality assurance of micro gears with optical metrologyIn the ProIQ project, approaches for function-oriented quality assurance of micro gears are being investigated by integrating inline measurement technology. The aim is to adaptively control the hobbing process to increase component quality while reducing scrap. In this project, the µCMM optical coordinate measuring machine from Bruker Alicona comes to use.
 
User CaseBuffalo Manufacturing Works: Ready for AutomationIncreasing quality standards in manufacturing requires automated and integrated measurement solutions.
 
User CaseOptiprint: Optical 3D measurement of depth and diameter of microviasOPTIPRINT, supplier of printed circuit boards, have optimized chip & wire bonding. They use Alicona to measure depth & diameter of microvias.
 
User CaseElement Six: 3D measurement of tool wear and workpiece roughnessBy using optical Alicona 3D measurement to test new material and processes, Element Six has achieved a speed up in quality control.
 
User CaseMetallicadour: Surface measurement validates new manufacturing techniquesThe aerospace research center METALLICADOUR applies optical measurement to validate new manufacturing techniques for i.e. automation & defect detection.
 
User CaseLaserpluss: Measurement of edge preparation and tool roughnessThe measurement of smallest edge radii and tool roughness on i.e. diamond tools proves precision of laser machining systems by LASERPLUSS.
 
User CaseNew trend in press-fit technology: Measuring the geometry of pins optically in 3DFrank Uibel, a long-time expert in the field of press-fit technology and active member of the IPC, recommends Bruker Alicona technology as a "fast, simple and accurate measuring tool" for the geometric verification of press-fit zones. We wanted to know why and asked him these questions.
 
User CaseMTU Aero Engines: How to quickly, easily and automatically measure radii and defectsThe automatic measurement and evaluation of radii, chamfers and break edge on turbine engine components is one of many criteria in modern quality assurance at MTU Aero Engines.
 
User CaseAlpha-Bio Tec: Form and roughness for safe sealingAlpha-Bio Tec targets the ongoing improvement of measurements during development, production and final inspection of both dental implants and accessories.
 
User CaseCobot increases efficiency in tool wear measurementAt the Institute for Machine Tools (IfW) at the University of Stuttgart, a cobot relieves employees of the task of measuring tool wear. The system consists of a UR10e from Universal Robots and an optical 3D measuring sensor from Bruker Alicona. It enables measurements directly in the machine tool, eliminating the need to clamp and unclamp the tool. Measurements have thus become faster and more efficient.
 
User CaseUhlmann: Roughness values help monitor manufacturing of blister machinesWith Sa/Sz/Sk roughness values, the pharmaceutical packaging supplier UHLMANN gains new knowledge on the reproducibility of their manufacturing processes.
 
User CaseLund University & Sandvik: Determining the optimum surface finish for tooth flanks of gearsIn joint research, SANDVIK Coromant & LUND University use Alicona surface finish measurement systems to verify new gear manufacturing methods.
 
User CaseBoehlerit: How optical measurement avoids expensive refining stepsBOELERIT, supplier of carbide tools, already uses optical 3D measurement in mold making. This has led to reduced refining-steps.
 
User CaseAMRC: How optical surface measurement overcome tactile methodsThe global research center AMRC about the optical measurement of distances, diameters and surface roughness in only one sensor.
 
User CaseCassidian: Reduction of material and labor costsInitially Cassidian intended to purchase a measurement device for failure analysis.