Product Details

Description

The Fringe Inspection™ 500Q Kit brings Phase3D’s industry-leading structured light inspection technology to the Renishaw 500 series, including the 500Q, 500D, 500S, and 500Flex. Developed in collaboration with HRL Laboratories, this system delivers real-time, layer-by-layer heightmaps, helping manufacturers detect and quantify powder bed anomalies and printed layer anomalies as they occur. 

Fringe Inspection is the only in-situ, unit-based inspection system built for repeatability, calibratability, and ease of integration. It operates outside the build chamber using existing ports, requiring no invasive modifications to the machine. 

The Fringe Inspection 500Q Kit includes: 

  • 1x Camera Assembly 
  • 1x Projector Assembly 
  • 1x Microcontroller 
  • 1x Computer 
  • 1x Computer Accessory Set (monitor, keyboard, mouse, stand) 
  • 1-year Fringe Inspection Software Contract 

Installation takes under 24 hours and is fully reversible – restoring your printer to its original state when needed. 

Specifications

Download the Fringe Inspection 500 Kit Specifications to explore detailed performance metrics, system requirements, and compatibility information. 

[500Q Kit Specification Sheet] 

Fringe Inspection pairs with Fringe Operator, Phase3D’s powerful visualization and analysis software, to unlock: 

  • 3D build heightmaps 
  • 2D layer analytics 
  • Anomaly detection charts and logs 

System requirements for Fringe Operator™ software: 

  • Windows 11 
  • NVIDIA RTX 2050 or better 

 Have questions about compatibility, installation, or performance? 

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Fringe Inspection Hardware is Compatible With

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Is Fringe Inspection cloud-based?

No. Fringe Inspection is an on-premises software where all data is processed locally.

How is Fringe Inspection data saved?

Data from Fringe Inspection is saved however the customer would prefer. Fringe Inspection data can be a fully air-gapped solution or linked to a cloud storage system depending on the customer's requirements.

What is installation like for Fringe Inspection?

Installing Fringe Inspection typically takes 24 calendar hours for installation, calibration, validation, and training. Typically our technician will arrive on-site mid-day and leave the following afternoon. If special requirements are required, we can work around your schedule.

What sized anomalies can Fringe Inspection identify?

Fringe Inspection can identify any variation in the powder or melted surface that is greater than 3-times the pixel size. For a standard installation Fringe Inspection can typically identify anomalies greater than 300 microns.

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