MicroDynamics
announces the release of the new MD-MicroQC, a lightweight, durable surface
inspection Microscope. This advanced system design, states John Bearden, President
and designer, "provides for enhanced performance, reliable results and
the versatility to adapt to different production environments." MicroDynamics
will be demonstrating the MD-MicroQC at the Quality Expo on September 22 - 24
at booth 4670.
The computer controlled Micro-QC is actually two highly sophisticated microscope
system technologies in one. The instrument provides the user both high definition
white-light imagining, or 3D-Nanotopography interferometry imaging. The system
provides low resolution and high resolution imaging in both modes by combining
digital zoom with optional fixed magnifications of 5x, 10x, 20x and 40x, providing
potential nanotopography imaging up to 2000x. These features provide users with
enhanced quality control or research ability in multiple arenas: these could
include detailing surface fluid volumes in cubic microns, non-contact RMS surface
smoothness testing with 360 degree axis capability, 3D microscopy dimensional
evaluations of micro-machining applications or in study fields where nanotopography
evaluations are needed.
A "turnkey" system, the Micro-QC arrives ready to work. The robust
Micro-Scan software included with the system is very user friendly and customizable
with built in reporting features. Custom templates are available and scan results
are exportable into multiple formats. MicroDynamics provides complete training
on the operation of all their products.
The MicroDynamics QC line of inspection microscopes has a reputation for being
durable and accurate in a production environment. Multiple gauge studies have
shown their products to have repeatable accuracy of +/- 50nm.
The new Micro-QC continues this history of excellence while adding the additional
benefits of being lightweight and adaptable to any QC and testing environment.
Custom fixturing will allow the MicroQC to be combined with robotics for a truly
automatic, hands free testing process applicable for surface roughness testing
in industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics,
semi-conductor and laboratory and testing facilities.
The enhanced features of the system provide additional application utilization
in the following industries, just to name a few:
Packaging Printing Industry: Anilox and Gravure roller cubic micron volume
space analysis and surface roughness. Also surface research of films, paper
and plate analysis are easily accomplished with this system.
Paint Industry: Surface roughness preparation and testing, nanotopography application
analysis, pigment particle size analysis.
Criminology: for forensic applications where nanotopography analysis or high
magnification are used for detailed micro-surface analysis.
Metal Machining: Where non-contact surface roughness, RMS (roughness measurement
system), are needed for QC and R&D.
Micro-Machining Industry: Excellent system for where detailed QC dimensional
inspections and R&D are needed.
Computer Electronics: Chip and wafer QC, research and development. Circuitry
troubleshooting, development and analysis.
Plastics Industry; Surface roughness, release property evaluations, particle
size and structure analysis.
Medical/ Industry: QC for surface roughness, implant smoothness, etc
MicroDynamics, Inc. has been producing quality inspection microscopes since
1999. The company focus has always been on customer satisfaction and product
improvement. According to Mr. Bearden, "Our new Micro-QC is a quantum leap
improvement in surface roughness analysis in a production environment."
Posted September 14th, 2009
