NVision and FixLogix partner to Provide Part Holding for Non-Contact Scanning

By DE Editors

NVision Inc. and FixLogix LLC have partnered to provide a new modular part-holding system designed for non-contact scanning. The FixLogix part-holding system uses a T-slot fixture plate with integrated components to stage the part on the machine.

“The FixLogix system is the first part-holding system to deliver exactly what is needed for diverse engineering projects,” said Steve Kersen, president of NVision. “We are excited to bundle it with of our scanning systems to provide our customers a complete turn-key solution for both reverse engineering and inspection.”

Fixtures made for machining are designed to withstand the high cutting forces involved in machining, so they are typically expensive and block much of the part from optical inspection.

“The ideal approach to fixturing for optical inspection would be levitation,” said Dan Smith, president of FixLogix. “Our new part-holding system provides the next best thing by offering a minimalist approach to holding the part firmly. We provide a standard kit that can be configured to hold nearly any part, with simple structures that minimize interference with scanning. It saves hours that today are commonly spent in scouring the shop for a makeshift fixture that takes hours to assemble and may not hold the part in the right orientation.”

The T-slot plate has a clamp ledge around the perimeter,  allowing lock-down with toe-clamps. The clamps feature a self-wedging design for trapping soft or fragile parts without distortion. The FixLogix modular part-holding system provides multi-axis positioning of locating components,  which simplifies fixture construction. The frame is laser engraved with reference scales along the T-slots, providing documentation of the fixture setup for repeatability.

NVision provides the FixLogix modular part-holding system as part of a complete package with its non-contact optical scanning systems. These include the NVision HandHeld scanner, MAXOS, and MobileScan.

For more information, visit NVision and FixLogix.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.