Benchtop Vision Inspection
Benchtop 3D Laser Scanning Inspection System
Measure and map long parts in 3D without touching them.
The Sciotex Benchtop Horizontal Inspection Platform scans each part with a laser triangulation sensor as a linear stage carries it past, capturing depth and surface reflectivity at 0.1 mm resolution. It measures width, thickness and length, maps surface contours and finds surface defects and coating loss, all without contact.
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Benchtop Horizontal Platform
A Benchtop Laser Profilometer for Long Parts
What is a laser profilometer inspection system?
A laser profilometer inspection system projects a laser line onto a part and measures how the line deforms to build a 3D profile of the surface. It measures dimensions and surface contours without contact, and finds defects that a 2D camera image can miss.
The platform is a compact, fully automated 3D scanner for QA labs, R&D and low to medium volume production. It is one of three benchtop and inline vision inspection machines from Sciotex, and is designed, programmed and built in-house in the US.
At a glance
- Scan volume
- 150 × 750 × 180 mm, and can be expanded
- Resolution
- 0.1 mm in X, Y and Z
- Scan speed
- 15 mm/s
- Sensor
- Laser triangulation for depth and reflectivity
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How It Works
How Does the Horizontal 3D Scanner Work?
Each scan follows the same programmed sequence, so results are repeatable from part to part and operator to operator. The software combines depth and reflectivity data into measurements and defect results as soon as the scan ends.
What It Inspects
Parts the Horizontal Platform Scans
The platform is designed for elongated parts that need detailed 3D surface mapping in a controlled benchtop setting. Custom fixtures hold each part in the same position, so scans repeat across part families.
- Metal and plastic extrusions
- Profiles and moldings
- Long machined or formed components with surface treatments
- Parts where coating loss or uniformity matters
- Industrial parts that need dimensional stability checks
Capabilities and Options
Measurement Outputs and Specifications
The system turns each scan into quantitative 3D data for surface analysis and dimensional checks. Every Sciotex platform can be customized to your part sizes.
| Caliper measurements | Width, thickness and length, without contact |
|---|---|
| Depth profilometry | Maps surface contours and deviations |
| Surface defect area | Calculated from reflectivity drop-outs |
| Coating loss and uniformity | Measured with reflectivity analysis |
| Custom metrics | Part-specific measurements set to your tolerances |
| Scan volume | 150 mm wide × 750 mm long × 180 mm high, expandable |
| Resolution and speed | 0.1 mm in X, Y and Z at 15 mm/s |
| Motion | Belt-drive linear stage with a digital encoder |
| Data | Results on screen, full datasets saved to disk, kept on-premise |
Is the horizontal platform right for you?
Benchtop 3D scanning is often the right fit when you need:
- Precise 3D surface data beyond 2D imaging
- Coating loss or uniformity measurements
- Repeatable profiling of longer parts in a lab or cell
- A step between manual inspection and inline 3D systems
Free testing with your parts
Free testing of your sample parts is available to determine the right system configuration. Send us your parts, the defects that matter and your acceptance criteria.
- Inspection method development
- Incoming and first-article checks
- Coating and process studies
Why 3D Laser Scanning
Benefits of Non-Contact 3D Inspection
Calipers and contact gauges measure a handful of points and can mark finished surfaces. A laser scan measures the whole profile in one pass. For more on 3D methods, see 3D vision systems for automated inspection.
Non-Contact
Nothing touches the part, so coated and finished surfaces stay unmarked.
True 3D Data
Depth and reflectivity are captured together for dimensions and surface defects.
Repeatable
A stable mechanical design and encoder-triggered scans repeat across shifts and operators.
Easy to Run
Barcode-triggered recipes mean minimal operator training.
Scaling up: methods developed on the benchtop can move to inline 3D inspection with ConveyorVIEW.
Custom Systems
Custom and Inline 3D Scanning
When a standard platform does not fit your parts or your line, Sciotex engineers the scanner around your part sizes, tolerances and process.
- Scan volume: sized to your longest and tallest parts
- Fixtures: custom holders for repeatable positioning
- Sensors: additional views for top and side profiles
- Results: on-screen metrics, saved 3D datasets and reports
Measure the Whole Profile, Not a Few Points
A caliper check covers a few spots on a long part and depends on the person holding it. The horizontal platform scans the full length and saves every profile, so you can review and compare parts later. Learn how vision inspection systems work.
More from Sciotex
Other Vision Inspection Systems
The horizontal platform is for long parts scanned in 3D. For round parts, flat cosmetic surfaces or production-line rates, one of these may fit better.
Benchtop Vertical 360° Inspection
Rotating 360° inspection of round and tall parts.
Benchtop Surface Defect Detection
Grading of flat and reflective surfaces.
RobotVIEW Robotic Inspection
Automated inspection of small high-tolerance parts.
ConveyorVIEW Conveyor Inspection
Inline inspection at up to 60 units per minute.
Pallet Inspection System
3D detection of spill and tip risks on pallets.
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FAQ
Horizontal 3D Inspection Questions
What is a laser profilometer inspection system?
It projects a laser line onto a part and measures the line’s shape to build a 3D profile. That gives non-contact dimensions, surface contours and defect data in one scan.
How precise is the horizontal platform?
It scans at 0.1 mm resolution in X, Y and Z at 15 mm/s.
What size parts can it scan?
The standard scan volume is 150 mm wide, 750 mm long and 180 mm high, and it can be expanded for larger parts.
Can it detect coating loss?
Yes. Reflectivity data shows coating loss and non-uniform areas, and the software calculates defect area from reflectivity drop-outs.
How much training do operators need?
Very little. The operator loads the part and scans a barcode, and the programmed recipe runs the rest.
Can you test our parts first?
Yes. Free testing of your sample parts is available to determine the right system configuration.
Does the system use the cloud?
No. Inspection runs on-premise without third-party APIs or cloud systems, and no subscription or support contract is required.
See Your Parts Scanned in 3D
Book a free inspection consultation. Free testing of your sample parts is available to find the right configuration.
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