MetraSCAN Optical CMM 3D Scanner

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MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM 3D Scanner

The most flexible portable 3D measurement solution engineered for shop floor conditions

With its extendable measuring volume, high speed, shop-floor accuracy and impressive capabilities on challenging materials, the MetraSCAN optical CMM 3D scanner represents the most complete and dynamic metrology-grade 3D scanner on the market.

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MetraSCAN 3D. Designed for Manufacturing & Metrology 

The MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanner is designed for manufacturing and metrology experts who prioritize both quality and efficiency. It’s built to endure the rigours of any production setting, including vibrations on the shop floor, part movements, and environmental fluctuations. It delivers precise and consistent metrology-grade measurements and 3D geometrical surface inspections.

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MetraSCAN 3D can be paired with HandyPROBE, Creaform’s handheld optical coordinate measuring machine (PCMM) with probing capabilities for complete, end-to-end inspection processes.

Key Features

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Precision & Accuracy

Accuracy of 0.025 mm and Volumetric Accuracy of 0.064 mm | 0.0025 in

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Measurement Resolution

0.025 mm | 0.0009 in

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Integrated VXelements™ Software

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ISO Certification

Reliable acceptance test ISO 17025 accredited laboratory

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Patented 3D Scanning Technology

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Worldwide Repairs & Customer Support

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Versatility

3D Scans a Wide Variety Materials & Finishes

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3D Scanning Stability

Insensitive to shop floor vibrations, part movement, and environmental instability.

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Optional Probing Capability

It can be paired with HandyPROBE™ for a streamlined inspection process.

Accelerate Product Development & Quality Control with 3D Scanning.

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MetroSCAN 3D | High-Accuracy Portable Metrology-Grade

3D Scanning 

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3D Scan Faster than Ever Before

Equipped with 30 blue laser lines and a rapid measurement rate, the MetraSCAN 3D expedites 3D scanning procedures. With a speedy setup and onboarding, real-time scans, and readily available files, your 3D scanning workflow will reach unprecedented speeds.

  • High measurement rate
    • 1,800,000 measurements/second
  • Large scanning area for all types of parts
    • 30 blue laser lines
  • Ultra-quick setup
    • No warm-up time; users can be up and running in less than 5 minutes
  • 360° Magnetic Targets
    • For quick and easy setups
    • Optimized visibility for dynamic tracking

 

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Human-error-free
Measurements on Large Parts

The AVE (automatic acquisition volume extension) is possible only by moving the C-Track and does not require extra measurements. The MetraSCAN 3D is built to ensure more accurate, repeatable, and human-error-free measurements on large parts.

  • Accuracy
    • 0.025 mm (0.0009 in)
  • Automatic Volume Extension
    • 0.025mm + 0.015mm/m (0.0009in + 0.00018in/ft)
  • Reliable Acceptance Tests
    • Based on VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 standard
    • Based on ISO 10360 standard
    • ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited laboratory
  • Shop Floor Accuracy with Dynamic Referencing
    • Measurement accuracy insensitive to environmental instabilities
    • High resolution
    • Measures all types of complex and highly detailed parts

 

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3D Scan Almost Any Material or Surface Finish 

The MetraSCAN 3D can scan various part sizes and surface finishes in real-time—all with the same device. Its expandable measurement volume allows for easy measurement of parts of any shape, complexity, or geometry without sacrificing accuracy or necessitating leapfrogging.

  • Blue laser technology
    • Ideal for shiny and reflective surfaces
  • Large and easily extendable measurement volume
    • Wider than other portable CMMs
    • No leapfrog required
    • Integrated photogrammetry
  • Optional HandyPROBE
    • Combination of both 3D scanning and probing
    • No targets required
  • New Setup Assistance Tools
    • Guidance volume display
    • High-level setup diagnostics

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Applications

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3D Scanning | Inspection

Part-to-CAD analysis

First article inspection

Supplier product quality inspection

Conformity assessment of

    • 3D models against original parts or production tooling
    • manufactured parts against originals

Alignment

Tooling certification

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3D Scanning | Reverse Engineering

3D Scan-to-CAD

3D Modeling

Tooling and Jig Development

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T

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3D Scanning | Quality Assurance & Control

Prevent mistakes and defects in the different steps of the manufacturing process

Minimize the risk of delivering defective and non-compliant products to customers

 

Software

VXelements™ | Creaform’s 3D Software Platform & Application Suite

The MetraSCAN 3D comes with VXelements which powers our entire fleet of 3D scanning and measurement technologies. It combines all the essential tools for your data acquisition process into a user-friendly, simplified and sleek working environment. Its real-time visualization capabilities provide a simple yet efficient 3D scanning experience for enhanced on-site productivity.

 

VXinspect Creaform HandySCAN 3D Scanning Inspection Software

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3D Inspection Software Designed for Article Inspection and Quality Control

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VXmodel Creaform HandySCAN 3D Scanning Post Processing Software

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Seamlessly integrate 3D scan data into your CAD & 3D printing process

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VX Track Inspection Software

VXTrack

Dynamic tracking software module allowing you to control displacements, drive assembly processes or measure deformations

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Industries

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Manufacturing
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Education
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Consumer Products
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Automotive
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Aerospace

MODELS | Technical Specifications

 
MetraSCAN 357™
MetraSCAN BLACK+™
MetraSCAN BLACK+™|Elite
Accuracy
 Up to 0.040 mm
(0.0016 in) 		0.035 mm
(0.0014 in) 		0.025 mm
(0.0009 in) 		   
Volumetric Accuracy 9.1 m3 (320 ft3)
 0.086 mm
(0.0034 in) 		0.086 mm
(0.0034 in) 		0.064 mm
(0.0025 in) 		   
Volumetric Accuracy 16.6 m3 (586 ft3)
 0.122 mm
(0.0048 in) 		0.122 mm
(0.0048 in) 		0.078 mm
(0.0031 in) 		   
Automatic Volume Extension Accuracy1
 N/A 0.035 mm + 0.020 mm/m
(0.0014 in + 0.00024 in/ft) 		0.025 mm + 0.015 mm/m
(0.0009 in + 0.00018 in/ft) 		   
Form Error (Sphere)
 N/A 0.035 mm
(0.0014 in) 		0.025 mm
(0.0009 in) 		   
Form Error (Flat)
 N/A 0.060 mm
(0.0024 in) 		0.045 mm
(0.0018 in) 		   
Probing Accuracy with HandyPROBE Next+
 0.030 mm
(0.0012 in) 		0.030 mm
(0.0012 in) 		0.025 mm
(0.0009 in) 		   
Acceptance Test2
 N/A Based on VDI/VDE 2634 part 3
and ISO 10360 		Based on VDI/VDE 2634 part 3
and ISO 10360 		   
Measurement Capabilities
[at a working distance of 0.3 m (1 ft)]
 Pin: 1.750 mm
(0.0689 in)
Hole: 1.750 mm
(0.0689 in)
Step: 0.035 mm
(0.0014 in)
Wall: 1.000 mm
(0.0394 in) 		Pin: 0.750 mm
(0.0295 in)
Hole: 1.250 mm
(0.0394 in)
Step: 0.025 mm
(0.0009 in)
Wall: 0.500 mm
(0.0197 in)
 Pin: 0.750 mm
(0.0295 in)
Hole: 1.250 mm
(0.0394 in)
Step: 0.025 mm
(0.0009 in)
Wall: 0.500 mm
(0.0197 in) 		   
Measurement Resolution
 0.100 mm
(0.0039 in) 		0.025 mm
(0.0009 in) 		0.025 mm
(0.0009 in) 		   
Mesh Resolution
 0.200 mm
(0.0078 in) 		0.100 mm
(0.0039 in) 		0.100 mm
(0.0039 in) 		   
Measureent Rate
 480,000 measurements/s 1,800,000 measurements/s 1,800,000 measurements/s    
Light Source3
 14 red laser lines 30 blue laser lines
(+ 1 extra line) 		30 blue laser lines
(+ 1 extra line) 		   
Scanning Area
 275 x 250 mm
(10.8 x 9.8 in) 		310 x 350 mm
(12.2 x 13.8 in) 		310 x 350 mm
(12.2 x 13.8 in) 		   
Stand-off Distance
 300 mm
(11.8 in) 		300 mm
(11.8 in) 		300 mm
(11.8 in) 		   
Depth of Field
 200 mm
(7.9 in) 		250 mm
(9.8 in) 		250 mm
(9.8 in) 		   
Part Size Range (Recommended)
 0.2–6 m (0.7–20 ft) 0.2–6 m (0.7–20 ft) 0.2–6 m (0.7–20 ft)    
Setup Assistance Tools4
 N/A Included Included    
Software
 VXelements VXelements VXelements    
Compatible Software5
 3D Systems (Geomagic® Solutions), InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks), Metrologic Group (Metrolog X4), New River Kinematics (Spatial Analyzer), Verisurf, Dassault Systèmes (CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS), PTC (Creo), Siemens (NX, Solid Edge), Autodesk (Inventor, PowerINSPECT) 3D Systems (Geomagic® Solutions), InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks), Metrologic Group (Metrolog X4), New River Kinematics (Spatial Analyzer), Verisurf, Dassault Systèmes (CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS), PTC (Creo), Siemens (NX, Solid Edge), Autodesk (Inventor, PowerINSPECT) 3D Systems (Geomagic® Solutions), InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks), Metrologic Group (Metrolog X4), New River Kinematics (Spatial Analyzer), Verisurf, Dassault Systèmes (CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS), PTC (Creo), Siemens (NX, Solid Edge), Autodesk (Inventor, PowerINSPECT)    
Output Formats
 .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr, .3mf .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr, .3mf .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr, .3mf    
Weight
 Scanner: 1.38 kg (3.0 lb)
Probe: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
C-Track: 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) 		Scanner: 1.49 kg (3.28 lb)
Probe: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
C-Track: 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) 		Scanner: 1.49 kg (3.28 lb)
Probe: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
C-Track: 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) 		   
Dimensions
 Scanner: 289 x 235 x 296 mm
| 11.4 x 9.3 x 11.7 in
Probe: 68 x 157 x 340 mm
| 2.7 x 6.2 x 13.4 in
C-Track: 1031 x 181 x 148 mm
| 40.6 x 7.1 x 5.8 in) 		Scanner: 289 x 235 x 296 mm
| 11.4 x 9.3 x 11.7 in
Probe: 68 x 157 x 340 mm
| 2.7 x 6.2 x 13.4 in
C-Track: 1031 x 181 x 148 mm
| 40.6 x 7.1 x 5.8 in 		Scanner: 289 x 235 x 296 mm
| 11.4 x 9.3 x 11.7 in)
Probe: 68 x 157 x 340 mm
| 2.7 x 6.2 x 13.4 in)
C-Track: 1031 x 181 x 148 mm
| 40.6 x 7.1 x 5.8 in) 		   
Operating Temperature Range
 5-40 °C
(41-104 °F) 		5-40 °C
(41-104 °F) 		5-40 °C
(41-104 °F) 		   
Operating Humidity Range (non-condensing)
 10 - 90% 10 - 90% 10 - 90%    
Certifications
 EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive), compatible with rechargeable batteries (when applicable), IP50, WEEE EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive), compatible with rechargeable batteries (when applicable), IP50, WEEE EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive), compatible with rechargeable batteries (when applicable), IP50, WEEE    

1 The system’s volumetric accuracy performance when using the Automatic Volumetric Extension cannot be superior to the default volumetric accuracy performance for a given model.
2  Performance tests done in Creaform’s ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories.
3 Laser class: 2M (eye safe).
4 The Setup Assistance tools enable visual guidances and advanced diagnostics for part and jigs setups.
5 Also compatible with all major metrology, CAD, and computer graphic software through mesh and point cloud import.

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