Abstract:
An appearance inspection apparatus includes a shape measurement unit configured to measure the three-dimensional shape of a weld and a data processor configured to process sample shape data and shape data acquired by the shape measurement unit. The data processor includes a first learning data set generator configured to generate a plurality of first learning data sets based on the sample shape data, a second learning data set generator configured to generate a plurality of second learning data sets based on the first learning data sets, a determination model generator configured to generate multiple types of determination models using the second learning data sets, and a first determination unit configured to determine whether the shape of the weld is good or bad based on the shape data and one of the determination models.
Abstract:
A roll object inspection apparatus includes a shooting part that shoots a surface of a roll molded body which is the uncut roll object and is injection-molded and then continuously fed in a predetermined feeding direction.
Abstract:
A scanning system for fluorescent imaging includes a sample holder configured to hold a sample therein, the sample holder defining a sample holding region. A scanner head spans the sample holding region and is movable relative to the sample holder. An array of light sources is disposed on an opposing side of the sample holder and is angled relative thereto. Respective controller are operably coupled to the scanner head and the array of light sources, wherein one controller selectively actuates a one or more rows of the array of light sources and another controller controls movement of the scanner head to capture fluorescent light emitted from within the sample holder in response to illumination from the actuated light sources. A filter designed to filter out scattered light from the sample may be interposed between the sample holder and the scanner head.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus comprising: a measuring head (10) having a slot (18) for receiving a measurement cell (26) and means (28) for emitting electromagnetic radiation, and means (32, 36) for detecting radiation from said emission means (28) after it has passed through the measurement cell (26); means (16) for translatably driving and means (12, 14) for translatably guiding, allowing the substantially vertical longitudinal movement of the measurement head (10); at least two recesses (44) each intended for receiving a measurement cell (26) and arranged one above the other in a longitudinal direction, the recesses (44) as well as the driving means (16) and the guiding means (12, 14) being configured such that during the translational movement of the measurement head (10) along the nominal travel thereof each recess is placed inside the slot (18) of the measurement head (10).
Abstract:
Dual mounting head scanners measure the thickness of flexible moving porous webs and employ an air clamp on the operative surface of the lower head to maintain the web in physical contact with a measurement surface. As the web is held firmly by the clamp, the vacuum level that is established is indicative of the porosity of the membrane. As compressed air is supplied to a vacuum generator at a given operational pressure, the rate of airflow through the web can be interred from the vacuum pressure measurements. The rate of airflow through the membrane and therefore the porosity of the membrane are related to the vacuum level. It is not necessary to measure the airflow through the membrane. From the vacuum pressure measurements, the membrane's permeability can also be determined by correlation to empirical data. Thickness measurements are effected by optical triangulation and inductive proximity measurements.
Abstract:
An apparatus and methods for scanning and measuring transparent fibers. One example method includes placing the transparent fibers on a platen of a flat-bed style scanner and compressing the transparent fibers to the platen with a cover including a non-reflective surface adjacent to the transparent fibers. The method also includes spacing an image sensor apart from a light source on a carriage below the platen and transmitting light from the light source through the platen. The light refracts within the transparent fibers and reflects from the transparent fibers to the image sensor and is absorbed by the non-reflective surface of the cover. The method also includes capturing an image of the transparent fibers with the image sensor.
Abstract:
An apparatus and methods for scanning and measuring transparent fibers. One example method includes placing the transparent fibers on a platen of a flat-bed style scanner and compressing the transparent fibers to the platen with a cover including a non-reflective surface adjacent to the transparent fibers. The method also includes spacing an image sensor apart from a light source on a carriage below the platen and transmitting light from the light source through the platen. The light refracts within the transparent fibers and reflects from the transparent fibers to the image sensor and is absorbed by the non-reflective surface of the cover. The method also includes capturing an image of the transparent fibers with the image sensor.
Abstract:
The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for precisely measuring birefringence properties of large-format samples of optical elements. A gantry-like configuration is employed for precise movement of birefringence measurement system components relative to the sample. There is also provided an effective large-format sample holder that adequately supports the sample to prevent induced birefringence therein while still presenting a large area of the sample to the unhindered passage of light.
Abstract:
The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for precisely measuring birefringence properties of large-format samples of optical elements. A gantry-like configuration is employed for precise movement of birefringence measurement system components relative to the sample. There is also provided an effective large-format sample holder that adequately supports the sample to prevent induced birefringence therein while still presenting a large area of the sample to the unhindered passage of light.
Abstract:
A density measurement position adjustment method includes the steps of setting a reference sheet on which a predetermined pattern is printed on an X-Y coordinate table, designating at least three reference points within the pattern of the reference sheet, determining coordinate positions on the X-Y coordinate table of the three reference points, and memorizing coordinate positions at density measurement reference points within the pattern of the reference sheet with a single point and two intersecting lines obtained by computation based on the coordinate positions of the reference points being as an origin, an X-axis and a Y-axis, respectively. This method further includes the steps of setting a sample sheet on which the same pattern as the pattern on the reference sheet is printed on the X-Y coordinate table, detecting coordinate positions on the X-Y coordinate table of corresponding reference points within the pattern on the sample sheet, determining a detection origin, a detection X-axis and a detection X-axis by computation based on the coordinate positions of the corresponding reference points on the sample sheet, and correcting coordinate positions of density measurment points, which correspond to the density measurement points on the reference sheet, within the pattern on the sample sheet so that the detection origin, detection X-axis and detection Y-axis are in correspondence with the origin, X-axis and Y-axis, respectively.