Companies utilize the IM Series to meet the production part approval process (PPAP) design and specification requirements.
Companies utilize the IM Series to meet the production part approval process (PPAP) design and specification requirements.
We Asked Our Customers Why Did You Switch from an Optical Comparator and Measuring Microscope to an Image Dimension Measurement System? Create an account now for unlimited instant access to all KEYENCE site resources in the future. For more information download Another cost saving comes in the form of hard gauges.
Achieve accurate and repeatable measurements instantly with its 'place and press' operation; this ensures consistent results regardless of operator experience. The Instant Measurement System Optical comparators use a non-contact measurement that doesn't skew the measurement of flexible parts or damage sensitive parts.
Example applications include electrical connectors, springs/stampings, o-rings, gears, valves, etc. The target is placed on the stage, and a light is shined on the target from underneath. Fixtures used for optical comparators are used to fix the object in place to be measured in the correct orientation.
IM Series Q&A: Frequently Asked Questions [Summary].
For this reason, its also known as a profile projector or shadowgraph.