ARGOS nexus pro
ARGOS nexus pro extends objective scratch/dig inspection to optical surfaces previously limited by curvature. Coordinated positioning automatically adapts the measurement orientation across steep surfaces, enabling complete inspection of high-curvature lenses. Dimensional and visibility-based defect evaluation, automated batch inspection, and traceable reporting bring the benefits of ARGOS automation to a substantially wider range of optical geometries.
ARGOS nexus pro benefits
Automated inspection of highly curved optics
Inspect steep, highly curved optics beyond the capabilities of conventional automated systems. ARGOS nexus pro extends automated surface inspection to challenging geometries, including hemispheric lenses.
ISO and MIL on curved surfaces
Dimensional ISO 10110-7 and visibility-based MIL-PRF-13830B evaluation extend standards-based inspection to curved optical surfaces. Calibrated measurement conditions provide objective defect evaluation across changing surface orientations.
Objective, traceable results
Automated defect evaluation provides consistent pass/fail decisions without relying on subjective visual inspection. Detailed inspection reports document defects and measurement results, providing traceable surface quality data for every inspected optic.
ARGOS nexus pro models
ARGOS nexus pro 300 and 400 extend automated surface inspection to steep, highly curved optics. Both are standalone, enclosed systems, with inspection areas of 320 x 320 mm and 400 x 600 mm to accommodate different component sizes and applications. Coordinated positioning of the measurement head and sample enables complete inspection across challenging surface geometries.
System sizes
| ARGOS nexus pro | 300 | 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum inspection area in mm | 320 x 320 | 400 x 600 |
| System size in mm (L x W x H) | 950 x 1095 x 2270 | 1510 x 1085 x 2270 |
Measuring head
| Nominal resolution (object-side pixel pitch) | 2.74 µm |
|---|---|
| Camera field of view in mm | 7.0 x 7.0 |
| Smallest ISO 10110-7 size grade | 0.004 (digs), 0.0025 (scratches) |
| Smallest MIL-PRF-13830B grades | 10–5 |
| Smallest visible defects1/2 | < 1 µm |
| Reproducibility of the size measurement1/3 | < 1.5 µm |
2Smallest visible defects: Small defects will be assigned the minimum grade number 0.0025/0.004/0.0063.
3Reproducibility of the size measurement: Mean standard deviation of measured defect sizes for 30 repetitions with the same calibration sample.
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