Simultaneously Measure

Linearity

Straightness – Flatness

Pitch – Yaw – Roll

API 6D Laser PATENTED

State-of-the-Art

Geometric Measuring System

First Step for MachineTooland CMM DimensionalError Correction

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Service ExcellenceAPI’s commitment to excellence extends beyond technology andunderlies our dedication to quality in product, technical support,service and customer satisfaction. The company offers turn-keysolutions to assist customers in solving precision measurement and sensing challenges encountered in the modern manufacturingenvironment.

� Hardware� Software� Certification� Training� Service

Visionary TechnologyAPI’s pursuit of innovative solutions has enabled us to develop andpatent the world’s leading measurement instruments.

These patents include:

� SmartTRAK 6D Sensor (pat. pend.)� 3D Laser Tracker� 5/6D Laser Measurement System� Coordinate Measurement Probe

Founded by Dr. Kam Lau in 1987, API has pioneered progressively higherstandards of accuracy for coordinate measurement and machine tooloperation. As a world leader in advanced laser metrology solutions, API hasconsistently developed new products to meet the needs of today’s rapidlyevolving manufacturing processes. API’s products are used by the world’sleading automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, machine tool, and CMMmanufacturers. API’s leading edge metrology instrumentation has enabledindustry leaders to achieve new levels of productivity, quality and accuracy.

As an active technology partner in many federal and industry sponsoredresearch and development programs for the advancement of manufacturingtechnologies, API’s work in measurement and error correction instrumentationcontinues to support industry’s quest for ever higher levels of quality andproductivity.

Industry RecognitionAPI’s technical expertise and product innovation has been longrecognized within industry.

A few of the prestigious awards include:

� Photonics Circle of Excellence � Research & Development IR 100� Laser Focus World Advanced Production Technology

API the true measure of excellenceAPI the true measure of excellenceAPI’s worldheadquarters islocated near theNational Instituteof Standards &Technology (NIST)in the heart ofMaryland’sTechnologyCorridor. The new45,000 square-footbuilding housesmodern data,voice, and videocommunication.The API facilityincludes state-of-the-art measurement laboratories, modernized manufacturingfacilities, and advanced optical manufacturing production centers bringing youthe most accurate and reliable instrumentation in the world.

At API our dedication tocontinuously improvingcustomer support is backed byour highly responsiveapplication, engineering, andtechnical personnel.

API’s five US offices, its Asianoffice in Beijing, China and its

extensive network of partnerships with recognized industry representativesthroughout the world insure that all customers have quality local support.

API’s world headquarters

API’s core value is commitment to our customers. This commitment, coupled with our expertisein metrology and laser technology, enables API to serve the world’s leading manufacturing firmsand research institutions.

“The time savings that we obtain fromusing the API 6D Laser System isphenomenal... the hardware design andalgorithm in the 6D Laser gives us greataccuracy, and greater confidence in ourmeasurements.”

“The API Laser is very easy to use with the

“user friendly” Windows compatible software.”

“API’s 5/6D Laser is the most efficient laserin the world when used by skilled personnel.”

Distinguished Customers

– Chuck Besore Production Manager, CMM Division

L.S. Starrett

– Wes MasonAssembly Lead Person

Bourn & Koch

– Cecil DicksonConsolodated Metrology Services

Machine Error Correction begins with Machine Error MeasurementMachine Error Correction begins with Machine Error Measurement

The 6D Laser Systemrepresents a quantumleap in machinemetrology over previouslaser interferometers,which have only singledimensionmeasurementcapability. The 6DLaser provides rapidmachine assessmentwith an 80% reduction ofproduction downtime compared to anyother competitive system. All six degrees oferror in each axis are simultaneously measured, resulting in an error profile withunmatched accuracy. Since all 6 errors are captured concurrently, the timerequired for the setups and measurements is only 3-4 hours NOT 3-4 days!

The 6D’s compact and stable design, employs a laser-mounted interferometer,allowing the laser to be located directly on the machine. The 6D design simplifiesmounting and reduces setup time while improving reliability. The 6D LaserSystem provides a complete and accurate error analysis of a machine tool, orcoordinate measurement machine, faster, easier, and more accurately than anyother system on the market today. Tests that previously took days now can bedone in hours, the benefits gained from rapid error characterizations can now berealized.

Benefits of 6D Laser Measurement� Reduced scrap from poorly performing machine tools � Minimized production flow interruptions due to unplanned maintenance� Maximized part production by proactively matching machine capabilities to

part specifications� Increased machine uptime, due to knowledge of machine performance

capabilities� Translates to higher part accuracy, reduced end item checks

Bottom Line Results: increased profitability and highercustomer satisfaction.

Error CorrectionThe benefit of quickly categorizing the error profile is maximized when this data

is combined with API’s exclusive 3 Dimensional Modeling Software. Full

Volumetric Error Compensation (VEC) enables your machine controller to

automatically compensate for repeatable errors, reducing maintenance costs,

extending machine useful life and increasing production.

ApplicationsApplications

CNC Machine for Certification or Assessment

Error Map and Compensate Multi-Axis Systems

The 5/6D Laser System is an ideal tool for use inerror mapping and software compensation ofvirtually any multi-axis machine tool.

Error Map and Compensate CMM

Error Map and Compensate Multi-Axis Systems

� Accuracy Improvement through Control Compensation� Machine Certification for QC Requirement � Establish Machine Accuracy (Capability)� Full Volumetric Error Compensation (VEC)

Advanced ApplicationsAdvanced Applications

Squareness Measurement

Volumetric Error Model Rail and Way Parallelism

Surface Plate Flatness MeasurementDual Drive Gantry Mill

Rotary Axis Measurement

The 6D Laser Measurement System is extremely versatile and can be utilizedfor many measurement tasks including the following

Windows-Based*Measurement SoftwareWindows-Based*Measurement Software

Easy menu based test software

with graphic presentation of options.

Exportable Data Tables

Easy to Interpret Results

Real-time display of measurement data with full

graphic presentation of data with user selected

formats.

Real-Time Display

API has developed an easy to use laser measurement software that provides the ability to see each ofthe 21 possible errors of a 3 axis machine tool as a separate graphic display or in tabular form.

The errors are presented in accord with the following user selectable standards.

*95/98/NT/00/ME/XP

Easy Menus

� ANSI B5.54� ISO 230� NMTBA� VDI� JIS (Available soon)

The API 6D Laser offers unmatched performance

for your precision measurement tasks.

To arrange a demonstration at your facility or to

obtain more information on the API 6D Laser,

contact one of API’s Sales Offices listed below or

visit our website at www.apisensor.com.

API 6D Laser PATENTEDAPI 6D Laser

Standard 6D System Equipment• Laser and Quick Alignment Fixture 2" x 3" x 8"

• Laser Mounted Interferometer (removable)

• Spindle Mounting Hardware (sensor) with MagneticBase Option

• Suitable for Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers

• Turning Mirror and Mounting Hardware

• Laser Controller with RS-232 PC connection includesWinner Software

• Environmental Measurement Sensor and AutomaticCompensation

• Laser-to-Controller & Sensor-to-Controller Cables(multiple lengths)

• RS-232 serial cable

• System Carrying Case 10" x 16" x 19"

Specifications of the Precision 6D LaserHigh Precision

0.2

consult factory

± (0.2 + 0.02 /m)

± 0.5

± 50

± (0.2 + 0.05 /m)

± 100

± 0.5

0.1

3

0.3

Precision

0.2

25

± (0.5 + 0.05 /m) or 1% display whichever greater

± 0.5

± 400

± (0.5 + 0.1 /m) or 1% display whichever greater

± 300

± 0.5

0.1

3

0.3

Standard

0.5

25

± (1.0 + 0.1 /m) or 1% display whichever greater

± 1.0

± 800

± (1.0 + 0.2 /m) or 1% display whichever greater

± 500

± 1

0.2

5

1

Accuracy

Linear (ppm)

Linear Range (meter)

Pitch & Yaw Accuracy (arc-second)

Roll Accuracy (arc-second)

Angular Range (arc-second)

Straightness Accuracy (µm)

Maximum range (µm)

Squareness (arc-second)

Temperature (C°)

Humidity (%)

Pressure (mmHg)

Optional Equipment• Diagonal Optics

• Squareness Optics

• Rotary Measurement Kit

• 12 Face – Optical Polygon

• 36 Face – Optical Polygon

• Interface to SC100 for programmable anglemeasurement

• Flatness Measurement Kit

• Parallelism Measurement Kit

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