Optical Diagnostics and Imaging - Applied Optics Fundamentals and Device Applications - page 311

ARAMIS is the ideal solution for
• Determination of material properties (R- and N-values, FLC, Young's
Modulus, etc.)
• Component analysis (crash tests, vibration analysis, durability stud-
ies, etc.)
• Verification of finite element analysis
ARAMIS is the unique solution delivering complete 3-D surface, displace-
ment and strain results where a large number of traditional measuring
devices are required (strain gauges, LVDTs extensometers, etc.).
The same system setup is used for multiple applications and can be easily
integrated in existing testing environments (see Figure 6.19).
6.12.1.1 CAD Data Integration
ARAMIS provides an import interface for CAD data, which are used for
3-D coordinate transformations and 3-D shape deviation calculations. (See
Figure 6.18.)
The import interface handles the following formats:
• Native: Catia v4/v5, UG, ProE
• General: IGES, STL, VDA, STEP
6.12.1.2 Real-Time Data Processing
The ARAMIS software provides real-time results for multiple measurement
positions from the test object's surface.
These are directly transferred to testing devices, data acquisition units,
or processing softwares (e.g., LabView, DIAdem, and MSExcel) and are
used for
• Controlling of testing devices
• Long-term tests with smallest storage requirements
• Vibration analysis
• 3-D video extensometer
6.12.1.3 Verification of FE Simulations
As part of complex process chains, optical measuring systems have become
important tools in industrial processes in the last years. Together with the
numerical simulation they have significant potential for quality improve-
ment and optimization of development time for products and production.