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Turned parts, stampings, gears
Turbine blades, machined parts
Cannulas, micro-components
PET bottles, preforms, caps
Connectors, PCBs, lead frames
Bottles, vials, jars
Al profiles, tubes, rods
Fixtures, jigs, gauges
Turned parts, stampings, gears, housings, shafts, brackets
OD/ID, runout, concentricity, keyways, chamfers, thread profiles, hole patterns
±2–5 µm (precision turned components); ±5–20 µm (stampings) — varies by system and setup
From single-part first-article checks to seconds-level production-line pass/fail — one instrument family covers all your automotive measurement needs.
Turbine blades, precision machined components, brackets, bushings, fasteners, aerofoil sections
GD&T (position, runout, perpendicularity), angles, hole patterns, profiles, contours — full ASME Y14.5 support
±1–5 µm — tight tolerances, fully NABL-traceable measurement and reporting
Optomech's roots are in aerospace precision — founded with ISRO-era metrology expertise. Our VMM systems deliver the CNC-programmable GD&T capability defence suppliers demand.
Cannulas, micro-components, moulded micro-plastics, implant components, needles, surgical instruments
Small radii, wall thickness, slot widths, angles, burrs (optical), OD/ID on micro-scale
±1–3 µm — sub-micron repeatability achievable with VMM + telecentric optics
Non-contact optical measurement eliminates part damage risk. Telecentric lenses eliminate perspective error. Critical for medical components where every micron matters.
PET bottles, preforms, caps/closures, blow-moulded containers, plastic profiles
OD/ID, thread/finish, neck and shoulder angles, base check, label reference features, wall thickness
±2–10 µm typical — depends on part size and system selected
Fast, recipe-based measurement for high-volume bottle and preform production. Specialised inspection solutions available for dedicated glass bottle and preform inspection lines.
Connectors, lead frames, PCBs, micro-mechanics, stamped contacts
Pitch, pad alignment, coplanarity, profile, edge straightness, via dimensions
±1–5 µm — high accuracy required for fine-pitch components
VMM CNC routines handle complex board patterns efficiently. High-magnification microscopes provide the detail resolution needed for fine-pitch connector inspection.
Glass bottles, vials, jars, ampoules
Finish/thread dimensions, neck angles, shoulder profile, base flatness, ovality, height
±5–20 µm — depending on feature and system chosen
QMM systems handle fast line-side dimensional checks on glass containers. Specialised Glass Bottle Inspection solution available for dedicated inspection stations.
Aluminium profiles, extruded tubes, rods, structural sections
Cross-section dimensions, slot widths, wall thickness, straightness, angles, twist
±5–50 µm — depending on profile complexity and travel required
QMM long-travel variants handle extrusion cross-sections efficiently. VMM handles tight-tolerance profiles. Dedicated Al Profile Inspection solution available.
Fixtures, jigs, gauges, tooling, custom machined parts
Edges, angles, hole patterns, distances, profile comparisons, complex contours
Varies — ±5 µm (gauges) to ±50 µm (fixtures) depending on application
From quick shop-floor silhouette checks to complex pattern measurement — Optomech covers every general engineering inspection need with one instrument family or the right specialised solution.
FAQs
Common questions engineers ask when evaluating Optomech metrology systems for their application.
For high-volume automotive turned parts, the QMM Opto Series provides seconds-level pass/fail with recipe templates and SPC/CPK exports. For complex GD&T requirements on gears or housings, the VMM (VPP CNC) is recommended. Profile projectors (PP) are ideal for fast shop-floor edge and silhouette checks.
Yes. Optomech Vision Measuring Machines (VMM/VPP CNC) support full GD&T measurement including position, runout, perpendicularity, and profile — with CNC-programmable routines, autofocus, and traceable reporting. Widely used for turbine components, precision brackets, and first-article inspection.
For medical micro-components such as cannulas, needles, and implant parts, Optomech recommends the VMM with telecentric optics for sub-micron non-contact measurement, and the Digital Video Microscope (DVM) for up to 180x high-magnification inspection of fine radii, slots, and burrs.
Optomech QMM and VMM systems measure OD/ID, thread/finish, neck angles, shoulder profile, and base dimensions on PET preforms and bottles. Specialised inspection solutions are also available for dedicated glass bottle and preform lines.
Yes. Optomech offers QMM systems with long-travel stages for cross-section measurement of aluminium extrusion profiles, including slot widths, wall thickness, angles, and straightness. A dedicated Aluminium Profile Inspection specialised solution is also available.
Tolerance capability depends on the instrument and application. QMM systems typically achieve ±2–10 µm for multi-feature inspection. VMM systems with CNC and autofocus achieve sub-micron to low-micron repeatability. All systems are calibrated to NABL-traceable standards.
Yes. The QMM Opto Series and VMM systems export data as PDF reports, CSV files, and SPC/CPK summaries compatible with standard quality management platforms.
Optomech metrology systems serve automotive & EV, aerospace & defence, medical devices, plastics & packaging, electronics, glass & containers, metals & extrusions, and general engineering. Systems are deployed in 12+ countries.
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