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全接触式测量原理

The magnetic, knife-shaped measuring wheel maintains full contact with the measured profile throughout the entire measuring process, ensuring that the actual profile is measured. Combined with rotating high-resolution optical encoders, 30,000 individual data points collected in a single measurement, and an accuracy of 9–11 µm, a full-contact MiniProf measurement is approximately ten times more accurate than comparable non-contact laser-based measuring systems on the market and reflects the true condition of the measured profile.

全接触式VS.非接触式

Contrary to a full contact measurement, similar non-contact laser-based handheld measurements are made without actual contact to the measured profile. This demands an extremely high level of profile attendance prior to measuring as the laser does not distinguish between the profile and any layers of dirt, oil, grease etc. If the profile is not cleaned thoroughly, a laser-based measurement will reflect the profile surface plus any unremoved layers. Obviously, if the collected data does not reflect the actual profile, it can have critical consequences for following decisions in maintenance, safety and budgets. Do you trust your measurement?

您测量的是什么? The actual profile or the accumulated surface?

Full contact
Measures the true profile with highest accuracy
Cuts through surface contaminants
Not sensitive to light and reflective surfaces
Human tactile sensing and real-time feedback
Non-contact
Makes a scanned picture of the surface
Does not distinguish between dirt and profile
Sensitive to light and reflective surfaces
No tactile or visual feeling with the profile

No sensitivity to reflecting light

A MiniProf system is suitable for use in any working environment as the full contact measuring principle is not challenged by environmental factors.

In contrast, the non-contact measuring principle can be severely challenged by reflective surfaces from the sun, white frost, rain drops, dew on the rails etc. Even reflections from newly turned wheels or rails can disrupt a non-contact measurement.

The environmental sensitivity should therefore be considered carefully when working with laser-based equipment, especially in specific geographical areas dominated by sun, rain or snow and in manufacturing and reprofiling facilities.

Never underestimate the importance of a full contact measurement!

环境因素

全接触式MiniProf系统适用于绝大多数环境类型。非接触式(激光)测量系统会受下列因素严重干扰。

污渍

润滑材料

反光

沙子

雨滴

反光的车轮

白霜

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Attending APTA Rail Conference 2026 in Baltimore?
Visit our MiniProf agent, KLD Labs, Inc., an ENSCO Company, at booth 213 to experience the MiniProf systems and versatile Envision software firsthand.

To ensure time for a personal walkthrough, we encourage you to contact the KLD MiniProf team in advance to schedule a meeting.

Attending Rolling Stock Networking 2026 in Derby?
Visit our MiniProf agent, CoMech Metrology, at stand E3 to experience the MiniProf systems and versatile Envision software first-hand.

To ensure time for a personal walkthrough, we encourage you to contact the CoMech MiniProf team in advance to schedule a meeting.

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基本信息

Product & software support

请确保您的MiniProf设备和笔记本/PDA/平板型号已经满电。

Service & re-calibration