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Optical 3D Measurement of Precision Dies, Punches, Stamping & Bending Tools

By Bruker Alicona

Achieve reliable quality assurance for tight tolerances <10 µm: with full-surface, automated optical measurement. In modern manufacturing, precision dies, punches, stamping tools and bending tools determine product quality, process stability and tool lifetime. Tolerances below 10 micrometers are no longer exceptional — they are production reality. Yet conventional measurement methods struggle to verify these tolerances reliably. Typical challenges: - Operator influence distorts results - Reflective surfaces are difficult to measure - Point measurements miss critical geometry - No standardized measurement strategies - Data lacks audit security The consequence: Measurement results become interpretation-dependent — and quality assurance loses objectivity. Bruker Alicona enables complete, repeatable and material-independent measurement of precision dies in a single system. Highest Accuracy for Precision Dies Bruker Alicona measuring systems enable: - Full-surface measurement of shape-giving die areas - High point density 3D data - Multidirectional tolerances <10 µm - Dimensional accuracy & surface roughness in one scan Full Automation of Precision Die Inspection Automate recurring quality assurance tasks: - Teach-in measurement routines - One-click operation - Pick & Place integration - Inline / nearline production use - Increase throughput while reducing human error. PMI & CAD Integration Seamlessly integrate Product Manufacturing Information: - Transfer tolerances from CAD - Compare 3D measurement data to tolerance zones - Verify freeform surfaces automatically - Ideal for complex stamping and bending tools.