Scanlab updates SCANcalc app to include 3D laser scan systems
July 23, 2024
Scanlab GmbH, a supplier of laser scan systems headquartered in Munich, Germany, has expanded the functional scope of its calculation app ‘SCANcalc’. The app simplifies calculations for users when checking scan parameters, and is able to calculate the focus diameter and display the accuracy of various 2D scanning systems at a selected focal length. The new version now includes 3D systems, meaning that spot size and Rayleigh length can now be easily calculated for the latter at the touch of a button.
3D scanners are often used in Additive Manufacturing, laser welding and other applications.
The selection of the optimum scan system is based on fundamental factors such as the laser power, the need for dynamics and the required precision. The technical specifications of the respective 2D or 3D scan head must then be carefully matched with the required process parameters.
The updated SCANcalc version 1.40, including 3D scanners, is available as an iOS and Android version in German and English. The free app includes the glossary ‘SCANpedia’, which explains technical terms, as well as a detailed help menu for questions around the calculations. As soon as the app has been installed, it can be used at any time without an internet connection.
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