Optimized measurement of gaps

Kevin Harding; Rajesh Ramamurthy

doi:10.1117/12.2261187

1 May 2017 Optimized measurement of gaps

Kevin Harding, Rajesh Ramamurthy

Proceedings Volume 10220, Dimensional Optical Metrology and Inspection for Practical Applications VI; 102200E (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2261187
Event: SPIE Commercial + Scientific Sensing and Imaging, 2017, Anaheim, CA, United States

Abstract

Gaps are important in a wide range of measurements in manufacturing, from the fitting of critical assemblies too cosmetic features on cars. There are a variety of potential sensors that can measure a gap opening, each with aspects of gap measurements that they do well and other aspects where the technology may lack capability. This paper provides a review of a wide range of optical gages from structured light to passive systems and from line to area measurement. Each technology is considered relative to the ability to accurately measure a gap, including issues of edge effects, edge shape, surface finish, and transparency. Finally, an approach will be presented for creating an optimize measurement off gap openings for critical assembly applications.

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Kevin Harding and Rajesh Ramamurthy "Optimized measurement of gaps", Proc. SPIE 10220, Dimensional Optical Metrology and Inspection for Practical Applications VI, 102200E (1 May 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2261187

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