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Contract Inspection Services
Precision Inspection Services for Critical Applications
Facility Highlights
Our Santa Clara inspection laboratory features:
Temperature-controlled environment for optimal measurement accuracy
Clean room facilities for sensitive components
Advanced automated measurement systems
ISO 17025 accredited measurement processes
Expert staff with extensive metrology experience
Our Core Services
Dimensional Inspection
Verify product conformity and optimize your manufacturing process with our comprehensive dimensional inspection services.
- Multi-sensor CMM measurements combining touch probe, optical, and laser scanning
- Complex geometry measurement and analysis
- GD&T verification and reporting
- First article inspection (FAI)
Our advanced CMM systems offer:
- High-accuracy measurements for complex geometries
- Automated measurement sequences
- Multi-sensor capabilities
- Comprehensive measurement reports
Surface & Form Inspection
Ensure surface quality and performance with our cutting-edge measurement technologies.
Confocal Scanning
• High-resolution 3D imaging
• Microelectronics inspection
• Small feature measurement
Interferometric Scanning
• Optical component measurement
• Surface flatness analysis
• Transparent material thickness
Active Illumination Focus Variation
• 3D surface characterization
• Roughness measurement
• Form error analysis
CT Scanning Services
Reveal hidden features and verify internal geometries with our industrial CT scanning capabilities.
- Non-destructive evaluation of internal structures
- Complete 3D visualization
- Defect detection (voids, porosity, cracks)
- Assembly verification
- Resolution down to 0.4 microns
Our Metrology Equipment
Explore our equipment we use for inspection services. These machines are located in our temperature-controlled metrology lab in Santa Clara, CA. Our CMMs are used for dimensional inspections, optical profilers are used to analyze surface finish, CT scanners are used for internal inspections, and 3D scanners are used to create digital duplicates of your products.
CMMs
Optical Profilers
CT Scanners
3D Scanners
Our OGP multisensor CMMs combine touch probes, vision systems, and laser scanners in one platform for comprehensive dimensional inspection. These systems excel at measuring complex geometries, with the ability to seamlessly switch between contact and non-contact measurements. The multi-sensor capability allows us to capture detailed features like holes, slots, and profiles while maintaining tight tolerances down to single-digit microns.
CMMs:
OGP Quest 600
A high-accuracy measurement system for large parts. Features TeleStar telecentric 10:1 zoom optics delivering accurate video performance.
Equipped with Optics, TeleStar Plus TTL Laser, Rainbow Probe, Feather Probe, and Scanning Probe.
XYZ travel: 450 x 600 x 250 mm
OGP Flash 500
The Flash 500 is a large-capacity CMM featuring precision optics, flexible illumination, and multisensor versatility.
Equipped with Optics, TTL Laser, and Touch Probe.
XYZ Travel: 500 x 450 x 200 mm
VIEW Pinnacle 250
A high-accuracy fixed-optics measurement system ideal for small parts. This CMM features built-in measurement stability, optical interchangeable lenses, and multisensor versatility.
Equipped with high-performance Optics.
XYZ travel: 250 x 150 x 100 mm
Sensors:
Optics
Fast, non-contact video measurement that provides high accuracy and repeatability for defined dimensions.
Touch Probes
Single-point touch trigger probing enables the measurement of features that are difficult to image or surface boundaries that are inaccessible to video.
Scanning Probes
Automatically acquires data points between user-defined start and end points, regardless of surface complexity.
TTL Laser
The Through-the-Lens (TTL) laser offers a non-contact method for measuring surfaces using point focus for single-point measurements or scanning for multi-point measurements.
Feather Probe
Micro-touch probing to measure fragile or miniature features. This sensor can acquire a data point with only milligrams of force.
Rainbow Probe
A high-resolution, non-contact chromatic confocal sensor for surface measurements. This sensor can measure transparent, translucent, fragile, liquid, or easily deformable surfaces.
TeleStar Probe
A high-resolution interferometric range sensor that offers sub-micron resolution when scanning both specular and diffuse surfaces.
TeleStar Plus TTL Laser
Long working distance, high-resolution interferometric range sensor.
The Sensofar optical profilometer provides non-contact surface analysis at the microscopic level. Using confocal, interferometry, and focus variation technologies, it measures surface roughness, waviness, and form with nanometer-level precision. This system is crucial for analyzing surface finish quality, coating thickness, and identifying microscopic defects that affect part performance.
Optical Profilers:
Sensofar S neox
A high-performance optical profiler that uses a combination of confocal microscopy and interferometry to generate accurate 3D surface maps with high vertical resolution, up to sub-nanometer levels.
Our industrial CT scanner reveals internal geometries through non-destructive X-ray technology. With a resolution down to 0.4 microns, it captures precise dimensional measurements of internal features, detects assembly issues, and verifies complex internal structures. Ideal for plastic injection molded parts, assemblies, and components where internal geometry verification is critical.
CT Scanners:
RX Solutions EasyTom
This CT scanner uses X-ray technology to penetrate the object being inspected and create 2D cross-sectional images, which are then reconstructed into a 3D image using specialized software. The resulting 3D image can then be used for dimensional analysis, defect detection, reverse engineering, and other applications.
Our high-precision 3D scanners rapidly capture complete part geometries, creating dense point clouds for dimensional analysis. Ideal for complex shapes and freeform surfaces, these systems excel at capturing external features with accuracies up to 10 microns. Perfect for reverse engineering, part-to-CAD comparison, and first article inspection of intricate components.
3D Scanners:
OGP ShapeGrabber Ai620
A precision automated 3D laser scanner ideal for measuring complex shapes such as molded plastics, castings, stampings, and machined parts that are time-consuming, costly, and difficult to measure with a traditional CMM.
Solutionix C500
A structured-light 3D scanner that uses a combination of LED lighting and stereo cameras to capture high-resolution 3D models of physical objects. The scanner can capture 3D data with high accuracy and speed, allowing for fast and precise measurements of complex geometries with an accuracy of 10 microns.
Artec Micro
A compact and precise benchtop 3D scanner that uses blue LED structured light technology to capture intricate details and geometries of small parts with 10-micron accuracy.
Scantech SIMSCAN
A hand-sized, portable laser 3D scanner ideal for scanning narrow spaces or under large objects. Using a pattern of blue crossed lasers, this scanner can capture hard-to-reach geometry with an accuracy of 20 microns.
Artec Leo
Our fastest professional handheld 3D scanner. Encompassing the latest technologies in data capture, transfer, and processing, this untethered structured light 3D scanner enables us to scan anywhere with an accuracy of 100 microns.
Enhancing Design-to-Manufacturing Processes
Confidently navigate your design-to-manufacturing process with our comprehensive metrology analytical testing and compliance services. Discover how we support you at each crucial step with our inspection solutions:
How it Works
01 - Send us your project details.
- Send CAD models, drawings with tolerances
- Specify sample quantity and deadline
- Note any special handling requirements
02 - Define your project scope.
- Our engineers review your requirements
- GD&T verification and method selection
- Confirmation of specifications and timeline
03 - Receive a quote.
- Detailed quote based on complexity and urgency
- Equipment and service costs included
- Timeline confirmation
04 - Inspection in progress.
- Measurement using appropriate equipment
- Adherence to standards and best practices
- Regular progress updates
05 - Get your results.
- Comprehensive inspection report
- Measurement data and analysis
- Full documentation of findings
- Technical consultation available
Explore Our Case Studies
Dimensional Inspection
Surface Finish
CT Scanning
Reverse Engineering
Machined QVI Block Inspection - Manufacturing
This dimensional inspection was performed on our OGP FlexPoint multisensor CMM to measure the desired dimensions and evaluate the GD&T callouts indicated in the part drawing. This application showcases the functionality of the FlexPoint CMM, using optics and an articulating touch probe to measure complex surfaces and a laser to measure surface flatness.
3D Printed Steering Rag Joint - Automotive
Using our Sensofar s neox optical profiler, we analyzed the surface of a 3D printed steering rag joint for defects and evaluated the surface roughness of a critical contact surface.
Lithium Ion Battery Inspection - Automotive
Discover how the National Institute for Scientific Research (INRS) utilizes CT scanning to inspect the microstructure of materials within electric vehicle batteries.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Inspection - Automotive
Hydrogen fuel tanks are inspected using EasyTom CT scanners for an accurate and comprehensive analysis of the exterior and interior of the tanks. This inspection process ensures the dependability, effectiveness, and safety of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Dashboard Trim - Automotive
Leveraging advanced 3D scanning and additive manufacturing to recreate complex automotive interior components with precise fitment
Turbo Inlet Pipe - Automotive
Discover how reverse engineering and digital design optimization unlocked increased airflow potential in a stock turbo inlet pipe.
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