Precise thickness measurements are essential in markets such as semiconductors, medical devices, screens for cell phones, flat screens, and thin films and coatings. Differential confocal laser thickness measurements stand out as a robust solution, where precision is crucial on the manufacturing floor for maintaining quality and ensuring product performance.
Precision Measurement Technology
By utilizing a dual-opposing confocal laser sensor configuration, this advanced technology ensures accurate, non-contact thickness measurements. In the past, such precise measurements were limited to a few large companies that were willing to invest in such sophisticated systems. However, Bold Laser Automation is making this technology available to manufacturers large and small through the integration of dual-opposing Keyence CL Series confocal laser displacement sensors.
Affordable Precision with Bold Laser Automation
Our Critical Measurement Group has been at the forefront of making these measurement tools precise and affordable. By leveraging innovative engineering and manufacturing techniques, Bold Laser Automation now offers high accuracy at a fraction of the cost of traditional tools.
These tools are versatile enough to be used for both discrete sample measurements and inline measurements in roll-to-roll (R2R) or converting applications. These inline measurements enable real-time monitoring and closed-loop feedback control, ensuring that any deviations are detected and corrected immediately, thus minimizing waste and enhancing production efficiency.
Industry Applications and Benefits
This technology is a game changer for industries that rely on precision, for instance:
- Semiconductor Substrates (SiC, Si, DLC, Alumina, GaAs, and glass). The semiconductor substrate market requires extremely tight tolerances to ensure the functionality and reliability of electronic components, where even the smallest variations in substrate thickness can significantly impact device performance.
- Medical Filters. In the medical filter industry, precise thickness measurements are critical to ensure the efficacy and consistency of filters used in various medical applications. The slightest of deviations can affect filtration efficiency and subsequently patient safety.
- Thin Foil Markets. Maintaining uniform thickness is essential for applications ranging from packaging to specialized industrial uses, where thickness accuracy can be directly linked to material performance and integrity.
For all these applications, the ability to conduct discrete measurements further supports rigorous quality assurance protocols, providing detailed data that can inform process improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Accessing the Technology
Differential confocal laser thickness measurements offer unparalleled precision for critical applications in semiconductor substrates, medical filters, and thin foils. With the expertise of Bold Laser Automation’s Critical Measurement Group, these advanced tools are now accessible and affordable, empowering industries to achieve higher standards of quality, efficiency, and safety in their production processes.