INDUSTRY COMPONENT

Calibration Target

Precision reference artifact for calibrating 3D pattern scanners to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability.

Component Specifications

Definition
A calibration target is a precisely manufactured physical artifact with known dimensional properties, used to calibrate and verify the accuracy of 3D pattern scanners. It establishes a reference coordinate system, corrects optical distortions, and validates scanner performance against traceable standards.
Working Principle
The calibration target provides known geometric features (points, lines, patterns) that the scanner captures. Software compares the scanned data to the target's certified dimensions, calculating correction factors for lens distortion, scaling errors, and coordinate alignment to ensure measurement traceability.
Materials
Typically made from stable materials with low thermal expansion: ceramic (alumina, zirconia), glass, or anodized aluminum. Surface features may include chrome plating or laser-etched patterns on a contrasting background.
Technical Parameters
ParameterTypical rangeNotes & selection driver
Flatness≤1 μm/100 mm
Size Range50 mm to 500 mm
TraceabilityNIST/PTB certified
Feature TypesDot arrays, grid patterns, concentric circles, step heights
Accuracy Grade±0.5 μm to ±10 μm
Thermal Expansion<1.5 ppm/°C

Ranges are indicative industry figures for RFQ preparation, not a supplier commitment. Confirm every value and standard with the legal manufacturer before ordering.

Standards
ISO 10360, ISO 25178, DIN 32877

Parent Products

This component is used in the following industrial products

Engineering Analysis

Risks & Mitigation
  • Contamination affecting surface features
  • Physical damage altering geometry
  • Thermal drift in uncontrolled environments
  • Improper handling causing misalignment
FMEA Triads
Trigger: Surface contamination (dust, fingerprints)
Failure: Reduced contrast and feature recognition errors
Mitigation: Regular cleaning with approved solvents and storage in protective cases
Trigger: Mechanical impact or wear
Failure: Geometric deformation leading to calibration inaccuracy
Mitigation: Handle with gloves, use mounting fixtures, and implement periodic recertification

Industrial Ecosystem

Compatible With

Typical Suppliers & Equivalents

Compliance & Inspection

Tolerance
±2 μm for most industrial applications, ±0.5 μm for high-precision metrology
Test Method
Laser interferometry, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) verification, and optical comparator analysis

Procurement Evaluation Criteria

A practical evidence checklist for RFQ preparation and supplier evaluation.

Technical documentation
Request current drawings, revision history, and a signed specification sheet.
Manufacturing capability
Verify equipment lists, process limits, capacity, and representative production evidence.
Inspection readiness
Confirm test methods, calibrated equipment, sampling plans, and traceable reports.
Supplier transparency
Check the legal entity, factory address, ownership, certifications, and direct contacts.

CNFX does not score or rank suppliers. Buyers must verify all claims and documents with the legal manufacturer before ordering.

Manufacturers of Calibration Target

1 company lists this product among what they make. Company figures are quoted from each company's own website; every card states where the relationship came from.

Dongguan Dafan Optical Technology Co., Ltd.
Guangdong, CN
Listed on the company's own website · profile compiled by CNFX from public sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a 3D scanner calibration target be used?

Calibration should be performed daily or before critical measurements, after environmental changes, or following scanner maintenance to ensure consistent accuracy.

Can one calibration target work with different scanner models?

Targets are often model-specific due to varying field-of-view and software algorithms, though some universal targets exist with adjustable parameters.

Data Basis

Editorial classification, named public sources where available, and source-reviewed manufacturer records. See the editorial policy.

Preliminary Technical Classification
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