How macro profiling stopped seals from leaking
A sealing part can leave the line looking perfectly flat and still leak under pressure. With flatness tolerances down to 0.1 µm, "looks fine" means nothing. See how non-contact optical profiling maps the whole sealing face in seconds, catching the form and step-height deviations that decide whether a seal holds.
Heavy-duty engine manufacturer cuts failure rates with a better-suited optical profiler
A leading manufacturer of heavy-duty engines faced a critical issue in the production: a swedge component used in a press-fit assembly to control oil flow showed failure rates exceeding 50% in operation, while the root cause remained unclear.
Manufacturing of 3D metal printed parts optimized with macro profiling
In additive manufacturing, dozens of process parameters decide whether a 3D printed metal part is sound or scrap, and on safety-critical aerospace components a hidden defect can be fatal. See how large-area optical surface profiling revealed the texture, flatness and step-height data needed to keep the printing process under control.
Stylus or optical profiler
Stylus or optical profiler? Optical 3D profiling now matches or beats the tactile stylus on most precision tasks, captures areal parameters (ISO 25178) and measures without touching the part. This guide walks through the practical questions, portability, resolution, sensitive surfaces, bores and line-of-sight, with a quick decision tree and an FAQ to help you pick the right method.
Which optical profiler technology is the right one?
WLI, confocal or focus variation? Optical profiler technologies now overlap more than ever, so the real question is which one measures your surface with the best accuracy, repeatability and workflow efficiency. This guide uses four practical questions and a clear technology comparison to help engineers and technicians choose, and explains why testing the complete system on your own parts beats any specification sheet.