In today’s high-precision manufacturing environments, the margin for error is razor thin. Every component, no matter how small, must conform to even stricter quality requirements. This is where the vision measuring system comes in. Providing fast, non-contact measurement, vision measuring systems are establishing a new paradigm for precision inspection, while providing greater reliability for inspection services in all industries.
A vision measuring system is an advanced metrology tool for inspecting a component's dimensions, geometry, and surface characteristics without physically contacting the component. Unlike traditional probes, a vision measuring system uses cameras, sensors, and optics, and achieves high accuracy and repeatability through non-contact measurement.
1. Avoids Surface Damage
Non-contact measurement means that fragile or small parts will be intact during the inspection. This is critical in electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
2. Allows Fast and Accurate Inspections
Vision measuring systems can scan and get thousands of points via optics imaging and automated scanning only, in a matter of seconds, meaning that there are faster inspection services and finer details possible.
3. Increases Repeatability
Contact-based tools can apply different amounts of pressure and create inconsistency and spare for variation. A vision measuring system doesn't apply pressure and creates consistent, high-precision measurement.
Quality assurance in today's manufacturing sector rests on accurate and traceable data. A vision measuring system is designed to give the manufacturer the ability to measure the smallest deviation from specifications. The benefit of this level of precision inspection is that manufacturers can minimize rework, remain compliant, and see improvements through the lifespan of the product.
As industries continue to change, the demands for valid, efficient, and scalable quality control continue to rise. Vision measuring systems have become indispensable for manufacturers and development engineers, and for good reason! Their non-contact measuring capability, high-speed throughput, and unparalleled precision for inspection make them an easy and assured solution for precision inspection.
At Roots Metrology, we know advanced inspection is critical to the quality of your products. Our complete inspection services, equipped with state-of-the-art vision measuring systems and an industry-compliant approach, assist automotive, aerospace, medical, and plastic manufacturers with trusted and high-quality measurement for their applications.
