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News Release from: IBS Precision Engineering | Subject: OptiGauge system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 January 2008
Gauge measures single or multi-layer
laminates
A powerful system provides continuous or static measurement of single and multi-layer materials such as films, laminates, foils, tubes and contact lenses.
OptiGauge is claimed to be a powerful system, which provides continuous or static measurement of single and multi-layer materials such as films, laminates, foils, tubes and contact lenses Available in the UK from positioning and measurement equipment specialist, IBS Precision Engineering, the OptiGauge system measures materials from 12 micron to 12mm thick
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Utilising advanced optical interferometry principles, OptiGauge comprises four elements, as follows.
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* A probe.
* Control module.
* PC.
* Application software.
The system utilises self-calibrating electronics and records up to 150 measurements/s (with 3mm thick material), which are averaged for noise reduction and maximum accuracy.
In operation, the system's probe directs eye-safe, 1310nm wavelength monochromatic light through the target's transparent, translucent or coloured layers.
Reflected light from each internal surface is directed via the control module to the PC, where custom-developed software provides instant analysis and output using an easy-to-use graphical user interface.
OptiGauge supports up to eight multiplexed probes, which can be positioned many hundreds of metres from the control unit, thanks to the use of high efficiency fibre optic cabling.
The system is compatible with most common logic control systems and languages, supervisory control systems, Ethernet protocols and data logging schemes.
It also offers customisable operating software packages for almost every inspection application from extruded or flat stock and injection-moulded parts with a variety of profiles and typographies to liquid, plastic, glass and air gap measurement.
Developed in the USA by Lumetrics in conjunction with Eastman Kodak, a global leader in thin film technology, OptiGauge is equally suitable for QA/QC analysis, as well as continuous process, production line measurement applications simple 'plug and play', non-contact, non-destructive measurement wherever the probe is positioned.
This versatile system not only delivers repeatable and reliable sample analysis for technicians and inspectors, said IBS to manufacturingtalk.com, but also offers an ideal archiving platform for mandatory health, safety and production history data collection and recording.
* About IBS Precision Engineering - based at Eindhoven in the Netherlands and with offices in Evry, France and Stuttgart, Germany, IBS Precision Engineering is a leading innovator in the field of high precision engineering reflecting the spirit of great Dutch scientists, artists, philosophers and corporations.
The company specialises in the development of custom-engineered measurement and positioning solutions, machine tool calibration/inspection systems, non-contact precision sensors and air bearings.
Through its extensive commitment to Research and Development, both at a national and international level, IBS Precision Engineering has established close relations with many leading knowledge centres and is actively involved with standards development.
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