HP-FX Flexible
High-Precision Surface Inspection for Aerospace MRO
The HP-FX sets new standards in surface inspection for aerospace MRO, combining highest measurement precision with significantly shorter inspection times in engine maintenance.
The HP-FX (high precision – flexible) is a fully automated inspection system for surface analysis based on advanced 3D metrology. The system combines state-of-the-art white light interferometry (WLI) with intelligent surface analysis algorithms to deliver measurement results in the micrometer range, regardless of material, geometry, or surface characteristics.
By integrating industrial robotics, the HP-FX ensures fully reproducible and repeatable measurements. It is primarily used in aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) environments.
Working together for the highest precision
Two employees operating the HP-FX system: While the white light interferometer (WLI) is flexibly positioned, control is managed via the user-friendly interface.
Flexible handling through robot-guided measurement technology
The HP-FX with ergonomically designed handles and robotic guidance enables precise surface inspections—even on hard-to-reach geometries.
Precise alignment on complex components
The white light interferometer of the HP-FX captures the finest surface details, here aligned to a blisk for high-resolution defect inspection in the micrometer range.
Jaap Beijer
Managing Director & Senior Vice President, MTU Maintenance
"With 3D.aero's HP-FX, we reduce surface inspection time for engine components from 1 to 2 days to just minutes while maintaining consistent μm-level accuracy. For MTU, that means highest quality and shorter turnaround times on the shop floor."
Defect on the leading edge of a fan blade
HP-FX capture of a defect on the leading edge of a fan blade. Evaluated using the dent measurement integrated in iX3D.
Profile cross-section of the defect
Profile cross-section of the defect on the leading edge of a fan blade.
Whitepaper
Insight into the technology and use cases
Learn more about the technology behind the HP-FX – from white light interferometry and automated data processing to real-world shopfloor applications. The whitepaper provides detailed insights into system functionality, architecture, and the benefits it delivers to customers.
