Quality assurance

Panasonic UA3P-3100 represents state-of-art when measuring surface shapes. Although the measurement probe physically contacts with measured surface, the novel Atomic Force Probe (AFP) technique enables forces which do not damage the surface to be measured. The probe is held by a micro-air slider, and its movement is detected by focused laser beam to ensure ultra-low force and virtually no physical interaction between the probe and measured surface. This makes it possible to measure fragile or soft polymer surfaces without fear of scratching or damaging.