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News Release from: IBS Precision Engineering | Subject: OptiGauge
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 January 2008
Probe offers fast thickness measurements
The OptiGauge system measures multilayer, flat or round stock with an accuracy of + 0.1 microns.
OptiGauge provides continuous or static measurement of single and multilayer materials such as films, laminates, foils, tubes and contact lenses It is now available in the UK from IBS Precision Engineering
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 15 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Suitable for materials from 12 microns to 12mm thick, the OptiGauge system measures multilayer, flat or round stock with an accuracy of + 0.1 microns, making it suitable for a wide range of food processing, coatings, medical, pharmaceutical and eye-care product applications.
Using advanced optical interferometry principles, OptiGauge comprises four elements: a probe, control module, PC and application software.
The system uses self-calibrating electronics and records up to 150 measurements per second (with 3mm thick material), which are averaged for noise reduction and maximum accuracy.
In operation, the system's probe directs eye-safe, 1310nm wavelength monochromatic light through the target's transparent, translucent or coloured layers.
Reflected light from each internal surface is directed via the control module to the PC, where software provides instant analysis and output using a graphical user interface.
OptiGauge supports up to eight multiplexed probes, which can be positioned many hundreds of metres from the control unit, thanks to the use of high efficiency fibre optic cabling.
The system is compatible with most common logic control systems and languages, supervisory control systems, Ethernet protocols and data logging schemes.
It also offers customisable operating software packages for almost every inspection application from extruded or flat stock and injection-moulded parts with a variety of profiles and typographies to liquid, plastic, glass and air gap measurement.
Developed in the US by Lumetrics in conjunction with Eastman Kodak, OptiGauge is suitable for QA/QC analysis, as well as continuous process and production line measurement applications.
This versatile system not only delivers repeatable and reliable sample analysis for technicians and inspectors, but also offers an suitable archiving platform for mandatory health, safety and production history data collection and recording.
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