February 21, 2024
Multisensor Measurement System vs Optical Comparator
Measurement and inspection are fundamental aspects of every industry. These two processes ensure components fit together and function correctly.
There are a range of tools available to conduct measurements. Among these, an optical comparator is one common and proven method. Optical comparators rely on optics for 2D inspections of a part’s contour in industries like aerospace, automotive, medical device, and plastics.
However, older doesn’t mean better. A new measurement system-type, called a multisensor measurement system, has entered the scene. Instead of using only optics like an optical comparator, a multisensor measurement system uses sensors like touch, optics, and lasers. These systems reveal the inflexibility in the optical comparator process and how that affects reliability.
We’ll explore how multisensor measurement systems—specifically for dimensional analysis—are outshining traditional optical comparator’s manual and 2D measurement.
