Product Inspection
The shape of a product is often a critical feature. When a product is assembled, product parts very often have to fit exactly together. In the various process steps that lead to a product, the shape of materials and semi-finished products can also be important. In many cases, the shape of a part will determine how well the product functions. For instance, shape differences between individual blades in a propeller may cause vibrations and reduced performance. Shape measurement can also be applied in order to digitize the precise shape of prototypes and models (reverse engineering), allowing automated production of the object in a different material or scale.
Optical methods for shape measurement have the important overall advantage that there is no physical contact between the measurement system and the object in question. They are also typically much faster and less expensive than their mechanical counterpart, the coordinate measurement machine (CMM). This makes optical measurement systems applicable for a wider range of industrial problems, such as for in-line quality control in production lines.
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If you are interested in more information about product inspection please contact
Øystein Skotheim
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