Non-contact hand-held laser measurement device
to check gaps and flushes
Introduction
GapGun3 is a non-contact laser measurement device to check gaps and flushes. It disposes both of an integrated display and a wireless data communication to the connected computer. GapGun3 conducts accurate and repeatable measurements on curved surfaces in order to check gaps, flushes, radii, rivets etc.
The optical laser triangulation principle eliminates the danger of surface damage during the measurement process. With a new 240 x 320 pixels colour touch screen and the ruggedised design, GapGun3 is the ideal solution to many measurement requirements replacing complicated and expensive custom gauges, vernier callipers, depth gauges and taper gauges.
"Measures the customer perception of flush and gap..."
Applications
The GapGun handheld laser gauge is a quality assurance tool that checks product build geometry in production, maintenance and repair facilities.
Panel match, fit can be measured in may diffirent stages and parts:
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Body in white
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Painted surfaces
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Interior trim
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Interior panels
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Beads
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Dents scratches
"Measure where traditional feeler gages fail..."
Concept
GapGun measures by laser triangulation, an optical technique that allows accurate measurements to be made without touching the surface to be measured. This provides repeatable measurements and more on painted, unpainted, curved and square cut surfaces.
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Strong, fast and easy to use:The GAPGUN is small, light and ruggedly designed. It can take multiple measurements from most surface shapes up to ten times faster than other gauges.
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No surface damage:Laser triangulation technology means the GAPGUN never touches your product, reducing the danger of scratches or dents and facilitating new types of measurement.
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Robot compatible:The measurement head can be removed from the GAPGUN’s body and attached to a robot or co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM), ensuring consistent measurements and providing a fully automated measurement solution.
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True portability:You 0don’t have to be tethered to a PC. You can connect your GAPGUN by Ethernet or 802.11 WiFi to a laptop or other computer.
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On-screen graphics:You can upload photographs on to the GAPGUN’s large, colour touch screen, giving operators pictorial as well as written directions.
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Full SPC:The GAPGUN’s Statistical Process Control system enables comprehensive planning, collection and analysis of measurement data.
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Proven precision:Conforming to QS9000-MSA for a wide variety of complex measurement problems, the GAPGUN provides a dramatic improvement in Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R).
"Simplicity is the innovation..."
Metrics
Many different metrics can be identified based on a few simple measurements.
- Panel gap and flush in may different configurations
- Rivet protrusion
- Radii
- Angle measurement
- Scratch and dent measurement
- Sealant beads height and width
- Burr
- Chamfers
Software key features
GapGun can be used as a standalone mode for one time inspection or when GapGun Checkplan software allows setting up inspection cycles, measuring and reporting results to Statistical packages.
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Simple user interface
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One page result overview
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Statistical view
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Automatic reporting
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Database
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Graphical user aid
