Large-Field-of-View Measuring Technology

New large-field-of-view measurement and inspection technology from RAM Optical Instrumentation is intended to reduce inspection and measurement time and speed up the flow of vital process control information, improving yield and process uptime.

According to the company, large-field-of-view measuring systems combine high resolution digital video cameras with specially designed optics and lighting to produce high accuracy images of small parts up to 3" in size. Because large-field-of-view systems image large areas, there is no need for a moving stage. Entire parts can be measured in the time it takes to place them on the machine and press the button, said the company.

Large-field-of-view technology uses digital zooming to instantly enlarge the image for a closer look at very small features, while onboard digital image processing software helps make programming easy. The simplicity of large-field-of-view systems allows users to instantly analyze and measure the entire part image all at once.

With large-field-of-view systems, there is no need for part holding fixtures or tooling. Users place a part on the machine in any orientation to measure it.

"Dimensional integrity is of high importance in virtually all manufacturing applications," said a company spokesperson. "The ability to quickly identify and monitor areas of variability can prevent costly scrap before it becomes a problem. With their compact, rugged design, large-field-of-view measuring systems let you bring quality directly to the shop floor, where it is needed most. The performance of large-field-of-view systems is not diminished due to harsh shop-floor conditions such as vibration and excess ambient lighting.

"The QVI SNAP large-field-of-view system from RAM Optical Instrumentation makes identifying and measuring areas of potential variability fast and easy. SNAP's software converts common CAD formats directly into measurement routines for easy program set-up. In one case study, SNAP completed one application with over 600 data points 29 times faster than a conventional automatic video measurement system."

For more information contact:

RAM Optical Instrumentation

1175 North Street

Rochester, NY 14621

585-758-1300

info@ramoptical.com

www.ramoptical.com