X-ray checks intermeshing plastics, rubber parts

Tag : Hardware Parts

The latest 2D and 3D X-ray systems from 3DX-Ray solve the problem,and measure a component, in full 3D, to an accuracy of 100 micron.
There are two separate parts to the new technology systems - theX-ray detection hardware and the image processing , measuring, QC and analysis software .
The hardware uses 3DX-Ray's advanced linescan, X-ray sensor array,to capture 2D or 3D stereoscopic images.
As well as offering numerous advantages, 3DX-Ray said linescan isinherently cheaper than traditional area scanning.
The required equipment is usually around half the price, said3DX-Ray.
3DX-Ray can measure relative positions, alignments and boundariesvery accurately, which allows it to separate the differentcomponents, even when there are close-fit plastics componentsinside a much denser container.
The software takes this data and builds it into a real-time 3Ddatabase simulation , which can then be analysed with the dedicated image processing,automatic image identification and QC routines.
This can be sent on to a standard factory QC/SPC/SCADA system.
The software can make autonomous pass/fail decisions andautomatically rejects components, It can also detect when processesare slowly drifting out of tolerance .
It can also compare products to an 'ideal' component using 'goldenboard' techniques.
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