Featuring the Zeiss ATOS Q at Chemtech Plastics
At Chemtech Plastics Inc., we specialize in tackling complex injection molding projects that other companies shy away from. One of the key technologies that allows us to deliver faster, more precise results is our Zeiss ATOS Q blue light scanner—a powerful tool that transforms the mold qualification process.
The Challenge: Shrinkage and Surface Tolerances
Mold project engineers face a critical challenge: designing, building, and qualifying a mold that delivers a molded part within spec after cooling and shrinkage. The First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) helps highlight dimensional issues, but understanding how to address them effectively requires more than just data—it requires clarity.
Traditional measurement tools like CMMs rely on single-point data collection, limiting insight into curved or freeform surfaces. Interpreting this data, especially when compensating for plastic resin shrinkage, often becomes a frustrating mix of trial, error, and intuition.
A Smarter Solution: Blue Light 3D Scanning
With blue light 3D scanning, Chemtech Plastics gives engineers a faster, more accurate path to mold qualification and correction.
Using the Zeiss ATOS Q, we generate a high-resolution 3D surface scan of your molded part and instantly compare it to your CAD model. Our software produces intuitive color maps that show precise deviations—making it easy to identify exactly which areas are out of spec and what needs adjustment.
Key Benefits:
- Full 360° surface analysis
- Data-driven corrections replace guesswork
- Color-coded deviation maps for fast, visual decision-making
- Feature isolation for specific dimensional insights
- Smarter, more targeted tool adjustments
- Faster turnaround from inspection to correction
- Reduced costly rework and tooling delays
Built for Precision: Zeiss ATOS Q
The Zeiss ATOS Q utilizes structured blue light projection and dual-camera triangulation to produce ultra-detailed 3D point clouds—up to 12 million points per scan. With point spacing as fine as 0.02 mm and repeatable accuracy down to 6 microns, this scanner excels in capturing even the most intricate part geometries.
Parts are scanned on a high-precision rotary stage, creating a fully photogrammetrically aligned model from all angles. This approach dramatically enhances inspection clarity, speeds up surface analysis, and enables smarter steel modifications on complex tools.
Why It Matters
Blue light scanning brings clarity to the complex—and speed to the critical.
Instead of interpreting dozens or hundreds of CMM data points, you get a full-surface visual report that eliminates ambiguity. You know exactly where the problem is, and your toolmaker knows exactly what to fix. This turns mold correction from a reactive process into a precise, efficient, and repeatable one.
Partner with Chemtech Plastics
At Chemtech Plastics, we invest in advanced technologies that help our customers succeed in launching tight-tolerance, high-performance molded parts. Our blue light scanning capabilities reduce delays, improve accuracy, and turn complex geometry into data-driven solutions.
Let’s talk about your next project—and how we can help you qualify tools faster, with greater confidence.
