Dents and Gouges Application
Butt Weld
Contour
Corrosion
Dents and Gouges
Fasteners
Fillet Weld
Gap/Flush
Lap Weld
Part Alignment
Pitting
Radius
Rivets
Scratches
Step
Wear
 
Measurements
1. Depth of dent or gouge - maximum y distance from the projected parent surface found in the scan, shown as 
"Min" in data table.  Surface projection is made by calculating a least-squares curve fit using the left and right portions of the scan.  This allows the program to work on both flat and curved surfaces.
2. Width of dent or gouge - distance between the two edges of the feature.  Edges may be determined by the extent of change or decline in the profile below the projected surface.

Industry Examples
1. Defense - measurement of foreign object damage to coated surfaces.
2. Space - inspection of gouges to external surfaces.
3. Factory - measurement and tracking of machined grooves.

Sensors and Controllers
Sensor selection will be dependent on the size of the part, the size of dent or gouge and on the resolution required.  Any of the sensors and controllers could be used for this application.  Sensor stand-off's that fit over the part or guide the sensor into the correct measurement position would be important to the ease of use and repeatability of results.
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