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Non-contact, Optical and Laser measurement systems
News Release from: Lumetrics | Subject: Optigauge
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 November 2004
Scanning for off-line thickness gauging
Lumetrics, has launched an off-line scanning system that when combined with their revolutionary Optigauge film thickness measurement system provides a detailed analysis of complex film compositions.
The Optigauge gauging system, the most advanced film thickness measurement available, has been combined with a scanning system to provide extremely rapid, yet detailed analysis of complex film compositions Optigauge employs optical technology to measure absolute thickness to an accuracy of +/- 0.1 micrometer (+/- 0.004 mil), a specification guaranteed by continuous calibration with a built-in reference standard
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Virtually any translucent multi-layer film or laminate can be analyzed in detail because the thickness of every layer is measured simultaneously.
Advanced designs of specialty films and packaging have led to the need for better measurement tools to confirm critical parameters such as film thickness.
Traditional lab techniques for measuring film thickness such as slicing and microscopy, destructive disassembling of films, and weight-based measurements are all slow and too dependent on individual interpretation.
The Optigauge system is rapid and easy to use.
At the touch of a button, the system measures the material and provides the user with the results.
The system displays the results in graphical form and stores the data for easy download to any statistics program.
"The Optigauge system has shown tremendous savings for our users," said John Hart, President and CEO of Lumetrics.
"One customer was able to show a return on investment of under one year based solely on cost savings from faster incoming inspection." "The simplicity of the scanning system also provides consistency from operator to operator," Hart added.
"The end result is a better product at less cost to the end customer.".
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