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Validation
Would you rather hope your part is good, or know your part is good?
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions”
- Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
Data Is Everything.
Every measurable system parameter is recorded and delivered with every part built. This includes not only the “obvious” values (build coordinates, temperatures, pressures, feed rates, currents, etc), but also a complete replay of images taken during the deposition, and derived measurements and control values.
Detailed Metrics
Data from the build is easily correlated back to the CAD model for validation. The need for post-mortem inspection of manufactured parts can eventually be eliminated, per the experience and comfort level of the customer. This not only saves time and money, but also provides greater granularity of validation.
Customizable Analysis Tools.
Our software delivers comprehensive play-back and analysis capabilities, but the database schema is also made available, allowing customers the ability to create their own custom analysis tools. We see our customers as our partners, and will support them in any way possible. The data belongs to the part, and the part belongs to the customer.
Based on decades of development experience with process systems for the semiconductor industry COSM provides continuous data logging of all machine hardware functionality.
More importantly COSM is the first company to offer a full suite of configurable metrology functions derived from signal detection from the electron beam sample interaction. These signals are interrogated in several ways to measure critical geometries of the deposition, position of the feedstock and monitor and provide real time feedback control to ensure the part is made to the expected specifications. High resolution continuous electron imaging of the melt pool and surrounding area of interest detects anomalies, voids and flaws. All of these metrology attributes are customizable with error band selection and corrective action decision making.