NPFLEX-LA
Non-Contact, 3D Surface Metrology System for Lead Angle

Quantifiable Lead Angle Metrology

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The NPFLEX-LA™ Non-Contact, 3D Surface Metrology System for Lead Angle is the first comprehensive, non-contact metrology solution that repeatably quantifies true lead angle and surface texture on dynamic sealing surfaces. Building on the open-gantry platform of the NPFLEX 3D Surface Metrology System and employing intrinsic benefits of non-contact white light interferometry, NPFLEX-LA delivers reliable lead angle measurements along with the high performance 3D surface analysis capabilities of Bruker's optical profiler product line. The NPFLEX-LA detects global lead angle and surface roughness of seal interfaces without concern for lengthy part setup and alignment.

With NPFLEX-LA, Bruker answers the need for a reliable and accurate measurement technique to better monitor machining quality of dynamic sealing systems.

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Reliable, Meaningful Results

  • High-density, interferometric areal measurements with nanometer level resolution provides a gage-capable, quantifiable characterization of shaft-seal interfaces
  • 3D, non-contact technique accurately measures lead angle over a wide range of shaft surface finishes independent of manufacturing method

Self-Referencing, Single-Instrument Solution

  • Patent-pending measurement approach provides consistent, quantifiable results independent of part alignment
  • Single product solution simultaneously quantifies surface texture and lead angle
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Accurate, Comprehensive Characterization

  • "Global" lead angle results incorporate macro and micro lead for a more reliable characterization of sealing surfaces
  • Pass/Fail criteria identify and discard grain pull-outs, burrs, and scratches from overall lead angle calculation

Effortless, Guided Operation

  • Production interface guides operators through simple setup and measurement for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) environments
  • Automatically generated reports assist in identification of machining issues and surface abnormalities, which often lead to subsequent part failure

More Information

Download the free NPFLEX-LA 3D Surface Metrology System for Lead Angle brochure (PDF brochure)

Download the free NPFLEX datasheet (PDF datasheet)

Download the free Quantitative Measuring Surface Texture and Shaft Lead of Dynamic Sealing Systems (PDF application note)

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Measure Surface Texture and Lead Angle of Shafts for Rotary Dynamic Sealing—An Alternative (Publication, June 2011 – EE Times)

Microscopy Technology Results in Sharper Images (Publication, March 2011 – Quality Magazine)