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Rotary Metrology Cell

Telecentric Measurement Station with rotary jig to perform 360-degree measurement

Here you can see an example of just one of the metrology cell’s we have created at Panther. The following system utilises a high-accuracy telecentric measurement camera system which can measure outer dimensions to ±0.2 µm. By creating a motorized stage with programmable positions we can automate the measurement of the outer diameter & height of the tablet to ensure a full coverage of the product.

Furthermore, the X material of the bed ensures micron-level parallelism of the product relative to the measurement system, which in turn enables an accurate and true-to-form measurement of the tablets.

Bespoke HMI/PLC enables traceability over time, and measurement reports to be created as per individual customer requirements.

We also provide options of fully automated tablet measurement, using a SCARA robot and vacuum driven end-effector to pick and place the tablets into the measurement field and automatically trigger the cameras through a hand-shaking protocol.

Figure 1. Shows P-LSI schematic…. The system above shows an example of a fixture utilising 4 high-res cameras on a fixed gantry. The product in question is an extruded metal alloy, being inspected for defects and contamination during the winding process.

FAQs

  • Utilising line-scan cameras can enable users to get a much higher-resolution image of their parts compared with traditional area cameras. This enables us to programme the camera to look for more subtle defects, and enable a higher accuracy of measurement.

    Furthermore, we can produce images that span the length of a reel, rather than inspecting individual images one-by-one. By collating this data, we can produce a full inspection report, detailing where abouts the defect was located on the reel.

  • Each customer has their own unique requirements when it comes to inspection needs, and selecting the correct hardware and integrating it with production is critical for an application to be successful.

    At Panther, we have several years’ experience in designing and developing web-inspection systems. Because of this, we can selectively test various lighting and lensing solutions to provide a bespoke solution that is tailored to the customer’s needs.

    Furthermore, our controls experience enables us to handle, store and report on data from the system in ways that are unique to the user requirements. Whether this be individual user login/access to comply with 21 CFR part 11, graphical reports to easily display quality info, and defect classification for quick detection of the fault type.

  • • Sheet metal alloy inspection for scratches and contamination

    • Medical dressing/bandage inspection for pad alignment & defects

    • Chain conveyor inspection for holes/link breaks

    • Plastic bottle inspection via 360 degree turn-table

  • We think the best way for us to provide a comprehensive quote for an inspection system is for us to arrange an initial telephone/on-site consultation directly with the customer.

    This way, we can understand the current process and customer needs in more detail.

    Following this, our design team can put together a bespoke offering, or point you to one of our standard (modular) systems.

    Please fill in the enquiry form below, or call 0161 885 3627 to kick things off.