Watchmakers rely on CSI Coherence Scanning Interferometry
The surface quality of watch and clock parts depends on measurement precision and repeatability of CSI Coherence Scanning Interferometers (also known as white.light interferometers). Check geometrical tolerances on watch components, measuring form parameters like flatness, parallelism or step-height in watchmaking.
TopMap areal scanning white-light-interferometers deliver fast, complete and high resolution measurement data on micro parts. In contrast to other optical measurement technologies (fringe projection or focus variation), TopMap optical profilers measure reliably on both rough and optically smooth surfaces!
Flatness, thickness and parallelism of watch components
Let's take a closer look over a watchmaker’s shoulder to see, how white-light interferometers supports their precision engineered surfaces. Evaluate steps, flatness and parallelism on adjacent surfaces on watch parts and other precision engineered parts. A minute wheel drive from a watch shown as 3D topography profile. To verify the manufactured quality, the surface roughness on the inclined area, which is about 100 x 300 μm2 must be measured. Tactile measurement methods would cause problems due to the geometry of the measurement area. On the other hand, optical techniques such as white-light interferometry allow the topography to be captured within a matter of seconds.
For the innovative combined measurement approach of flatness, thickness and parallelism all together, read more about this dedicated precision mechanics inspection solution or contact us.
Fitting surface profiler
Micro Profiler
Micro.View systems are optimized for ultra-high-resolution measurements in the sub-nanometer range. With focused optics and high vertical resolution they enable detailed analysis of microstructures, surface finish and material distribution where even the smallest deviations matter.
Macro Profiler
Pro.Surf systems enable fast, area-based 3D topography measurements with telecentric optics. They support reliable inspection of flatness, shape, parallelism and step heights across wide fields of view and in-bore features.
Metro.Lab
Metro.Lab is a compact, wide-area surface profiler. It combines high measurement performance with a small footprint—ideal for space or budget conscious applications that still require reliable 3D surface data.
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Related applications and measurement tasks
Ultra precision machining
Surface metrology for precision and ultraprecision mechanics, form precision measurement in µm, areal roughness accuracy in (sub)nanometer range.
Form deviation & roughness
Characterize entire workpiece surfaces, calculate volume and exactly determine peaks and valleys on behalf of the examined distance parameters.
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Let’s start with a short discussion about your parts, tolerances, and workflow — and, if useful, we can add a feasibility study, PolyMeasure (contract measurements), or a PolyRent trial as optional next steps.
