Abstract The project aims to develop an integrated manufacturing and non-contact dimensional inspection system using sensors based on Conoscopic Holography (CH). To this end, these sensors will be integrated into machine tools, initially three-axis machines, by developing the necessary mounting, communication, control, and calibration systems, [...]

Abstract The great geometric complexity that additive manufacturing allows in parts, together with the possibility of combining several materials in the same part, establishes a new design and manufacturing paradigm. Despite the interest of many leading sectors, the lack of standardization still makes it necessary [...]

Abstract The lack of geometric and dimensional accuracy of parts produced by additive manufacturing (AM) is directly related to the machine, material and process used. This paper aims to propose a method for the analysis and compensation of machine-related geometric errors applicable to any AM [...]

Abstract The advantages of non-contact digitising systems over contact systems are undeniable. They allow capturing more information per unit of time with less accessibility problems and without alter the digitised surface. Although many of these systems have been developed with the aim of replacing contact [...]

Abstract Traditionally, 3D digitizing sensors have been based on contact measurement. Given the disadvantages of this type of measurement, non-contact sensors such as structured light sensors have gained the attention of many sectors in recent years. The fact that their metrological performance is affected by [...]

Abstract The improvement of industrial manufacturing processes requires measurement procedures and part inspection tasks to be faster and faster while remaining effective. In this sense, the capabilities of noncontact measuring systems are of great help, not only because of the great amount of data they [...]

Abstract A notable constraint to the industrial application of additive manufacturing processes is the lack of geometric accuracy of the parts produced. In-situ inspection systems, therefore, need to be developed to detect and compensate for any geometric deviations that appear during the process. This article [...]

Abstract: This paper presents the integration of a conoscopic holography sensor (CH) in a machining centre (MC) by means of a centralized control on the machine’s CNC (CNC centralized control). Besides the installation and extrinsic calibration of the sensor, the primary focus is the automation of the freeform digitizing [...]

Abstract: This work analyses the directional effect shown by the high-density point clouds digitized with a conoscopic holography (CH) sensor. The asymmetric shape of the laser spot for this sensor yields directionality to appear along the largest spot dimension and to occur repeatedly under different working conditions. To study [...]

Abstract: This work analyses the directional effect shown by the point clouds when digitizing with a conoscopic holography (CH) sensor. The asymmetric shape of the laser spot for this sensor yields that directionality appears along the greatest spot length and it occurs repeatedly under different [...]