The production of profiles requires the highest precision to ensure they meet specified standards and tolerances. Our expertise in shape and dimensional inspection with cameras offers an efficient and reliable solution to this challenge—even at production speeds of up to 60 m/min. Here, we explain how our system works and the advantages it offers.

What can we measure?

  • Dimensional tolerances: Dimensions of profiles, including width, height, and other critical parameters.
  • Parallelism: Checks whether parallel surfaces comply with specified tolerances. Deviations are detected immediately.
  • Perpendicularity: Ensures that the profiles are perpendicular to defined reference points or lines.
  • Hole distances: Measures the distance between holes with 0.01 millimeter precision to ensure they meet exact requirements.

Technology behind the system

  • High-resolution cameras: The cameras capture details in real time, offering micrometer-level accuracy.
  • Image processing algorithms: At the core of our expertise, algorithms embedded in an industrial PC analyze the captured images, calculate measurement data, and validate dimensional tolerances.
 
  • Lighting systems: Specially adapted lighting ensures uniform illumination of profiles to minimize detection errors.
  • Speed: Tested for production speeds of up to 60 m/min without compromising measurement accuracy.
  • System advantages

    • Real-time monitoring: Deviations are immediately detected, enabling quick corrective actions.
    • Contactless inspection: Profiles are inspected without contact, preventing surface damage.
    • Integration into existing production lines: With an OPC-UA interface for PLCs, it integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes.

    Applications

    • Metal, plastic, and wooden profiles
    • Measuring widths up to 1000 mm

    Conclusion

    Our machine concept for shape and dimensional inspection of profiles offers a precise, efficient, and reliable way to ensure the quality of your products.