Wenzel traverses into high speed scanning by acquiring STEINTEK


Wenzel Group has agreed to acquire 100% interest in Steintek GmbH the leader in the non-contact inspection of complex aerospace and power generation parts such as turbine blades. Its high speed data acquisition rate of up-to 5000 points per second is unrivalled. Up to 6 axis of synchronous motion are available; the 2 axis wrist allowing the sensor to be positioned as determined by the complex geometry being measured. 3 typical sectional scans of a turbine blade can be completed in just 45 seconds. The global Wenzel sales organization will become responsible for the promotion of this exciting product to the aerospace markets and can be integrated on the full range of Wenzel CMM platforms including the new INOVA featured above.Steintek Wrist and Sensor mounted on a Wenzel CMM

The Steintek Sensor uses a triangulation method and is color and surface insensitive. Uniquely it is capable of measuring highly polished and reflective surfaces. The small spot light allows the measurement of sharp edges down to 0.2mm radius as well as scratches and cracks.