Model 6360 (CD Stamper Thickness System)

The Model 6360 CD Stamper Thickness System is a semi-automated gaging platform and data analysis system for the measurement of compact disk or CD ROM stampers. It uses ADE’s patented non-contact capacitive sensors to determine the stamper thickness. An IBM(R) compatible personal computer (PC) is provided to run the gaging platform, acquire data and display results. A Microsoft Windows1 based application is provided to make measurements easy to acquire, store, recall and analyze. The 6360 is outfitted with a "Universal Platter" which holds nearly any size stamper.

Automated Gaging Platform

• The non-contact capacitive sensors never touch the stamper.
• The motorized arm positions the sensors for rapid traverse over an entire stamper radius. The thickness is measured every 2.5 mm.
• A "Universal Platter" accepts cut or uncut stampers up to a diameter of 230 mm. Embedded magnets hold the stamper flat against the hub.
• The Universal Platter and application software are configured for 4 radial thickness scans 90 degrees apart.

Windows^(TM) Based System Software

• The Windows^(TM) based system software runs the gaging platform. It acquires and displays data for up to four radial scans with a color coded thickness display. Data can be stored in a built-in database.
• The mouse pointer may be positioned over the color coded thickness graph to display numerical values.
• A thickness profile may be displayed or printed.
• The data can be displayed in either English or Metric units.
• ASCII data export is provided.

Thickness Stats

• The software determines and displays maximum thickness, minimum thickness, average thickness and taper for each measurement scan.
• A limit for maximum and minimum thickness may be set for pass/fail indication.
• The taper start and end points can be set by the user.

Built In Database

• A built-in database allows saving and recalling of thickness data along with other parameters.
• The database fields may be configured for tracking, sorting and reporting user defined criteria (i.e., selection, cut number, bath number, & operator, etc.)

Self Calibration & Diagnostics

• The system is automatically calibrated before each thickness scan using a built-in NIST traceable gage block.
• The platform’s operating status is monitored by built-in machine diagnostics and error trapping.
• Context sensitive help provides addition technical support.

Specifications

• THICKNESS ACCURACY: ± 1.0 pm
• THICKNESS RESOLUTION: ± 0.50 pm
• THICKNESS REPEATABILITY: la = 0.50 pm
• THICKNESS RANGE: Stampers from 200 pm to 400 pm. Other thickness may be available
• MEASUREMENT INTERVAL: 2.5 mm
• PROBE STANDOFF: 500 pm (nominal distance from sensor to stamper surface).
• MEASUREMENT TIME: 2 seconds per scan (exclusive of operator handling speed).

Gaging Platform

• Cast Aluminum Housing
• Motorized Probe Slide Assembly
• Two Non-Contact Capacitive Sensors
• Universal Platter: Accepts all diameter stampers up to 230mm, cut or uncut.
• Integrated NIST Traceable Calibration Masters
• Foot Switch and Power Cord.

System Software

• WindowsTM Based Application Software.
• Motor Control, Calibration & Machine Diagnostics.
• Data Acquisition, Analysis, Storage & Recall.
• Built-in Database with User Definable fields (i.e. selection, bath number, & operator, etc.)
• Printer Support
• Context Sensitive Help

Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)

• GAGING PLATFORM: 8" x 11" x 23"
• CPU: 4" x 17" x 17"
• MONITOR: 14" x 15" x 15"
• KEYBOARD: 2' x 20 x 9

Weight

• GAGING PLATFORM: 20 lbs.
• CPU: 20 lbs.
• MONITOR: 30 lbs.
• KEYBOARD: 5 lbs.

Operating Environment

• TEMPERATURE: 5 to 5O degrees C (41 to 122 degrees F)
• HUMIDITY: 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Power Requirements

• 90 - 250 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, 200 Watts Maximum