DotScope, the quality assurance tool, offers new functions for anilox roll management

The DotScope mini is a microscope of SOPRIN GmbH from Germany for quality assurance of printing rolls, sleeves and plates. Based on the principle of focus variation, this mobile 3D microscope precisely determines scoop volumes, relief depths, screen ruling and other parameters. In addition to the DotScope mini, the DotScope eco and the DotScope mini 2D are also available in a reduced version. After the DotScope had been very successfully introduced for gravure and anilox roll testing in recent years, there are now extensions for the management of anilox rolls. Many users of anilox rolls are faced with the task of selecting the right anilox rolls for the next printing job. The wear or cleaning status of the rolls should also be monitored. The new DotScope Database Application offers the optimal solution for this. Volume, depth and screen measurements made using a DotScopes can be easily transferred to the database with one click. All available rolls are displayed in a tree view and can be assigned to definable groups if required. For large roll stocks a search function is available. For single rolls, all available data is displayed in a clear form. The individual measurements are available chronologically and the development over time of the scoop volume can be output as a chart. By selecting a reference measurement, the capacity is calculated as a percentage. The visual impression of the reference measurement and the currently selected measurement are displayed. Special measures such as refurbishment or cleaning can be stored in a history. The list view of the entire roll stock or any subgroup offers the possibility to sort according to any parameters. It is also possible to search for various criteria using a filter function. This can be seen in a video on the website of SOPRIN GmbH. www.soprin-gmbh.de