InfiniAM Sonic acoustic process monitoring software enables engineers to detect acoustic events within the AM build chamber and turn this data into useful information about build quality. The software is the first of its kind in the AM industry.
The InfiniAM Sonic package is installed into the RenAM 500Q system as a factory installed option and includes four acoustic energy sensors to detect vibration in the build. The sensors detect minute vibrations and collect the sound waves so that they can be heard, viewed and analyzed. Using four high-frequency sensors in different locations results in a slight time difference due to the speed of sound. The software uses this to triangulate the position of the noise on the build plate, providing a level of assurance regarding where the noise occurred, as well as the magnitude. This data can then be combined graphically with other sensor data to build a comprehensive view of the part and the conditions at the time of build.
InfiniAM Sonic works in conjunction with InfiniAM Central and InfiniAM Spectral, which provide improved understanding of build quality, increased confidence in the build process and accelerated process development. The InfiniAM Central mobile app is also available, so that users can receive notifications on their build process in near real-time.
