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APPLICATIONS: Other Industries

LaserGauge® can be used in any industry that requires quality control measurements of gaps, paint thickness, corrosion, engraving, welds, and more.

LaserGauge® products have been used for the following industry applications:

  • Welding on wind turbine towers
  • Scratches on medical devices
  • Gaps on household appliances and office equipment

APPLICATIONS & RECOMMENDED SENSORS


Engraving & Etching Depth

There are several types of etching and engraving. Chemical, laser and stamping are the most common and can be utilized on a variety of materials and finishes available, ranging from mirror finished stainless steel to aged and distressed brass. Chemical and laser are non-contact processes. Chemical typically leaves a burr free finish but residue, slag and contaminants may compromise the results. Laser systems can cause heat distortion of the material. Stamps may become worn over time and lessen the quality of the finished product. All need to be inspected over time and evaluated for integrity.

The quality and permanency of etched or engraved metal make it an ideal solution for many applications including logos, VIN or part numbers, signs and other identifiers.

Recommended Sensors

TS800 USB SENSOR WITH RED OR BLUE LASER SINGLE STRIPE TECHNOLOGY

This sensor is uniquely designed to minimize potential reflection problems when measuring inside radii. SPC or tolerance limits can be specified in the measurement algorithms. Measures radii as small as 0.3 millimeters (mm) and as large as 5.0mm accurately and repeatably. The flange length must be measured from end point of the radius to the edge of the part, and the angle of the flange relative to the surface on the other side of the radius must also be measured. A cable connects the sensor to a laptop or optional controller.

OPTIONAL LG5000 OR LG7000 CONTROLLER

Allows the operator to view the profile of the radius while taking the measurement and ensure that the sensor is focused on the correct radius when the part has several contours.

Scratches, Gouges, & Dents

Scratches and gouges on tubes, pipes and other surfaces must be measured to determine how much material has been removed, and thus, how much of the original surface or wall is remaining. Depth micrometers and other mechanical devices cannot provide meaningful measurements because of the contour of the surfaces and the small features that have to be measured. Thresholds for the amount of material that can be missing are in the thousandths of an inch, so the measurement instrument must achieve this resolution.

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Recommended Sensors

TS800 USB Sensor

This sensor is uniquely designed to minimize potential reflection problems when measuring inside radii. SPC or tolerance limits can be specified in the measurement algorithms. Measures radii as small as 0.3 millimeters (mm) and as large as 5.0mm accurately and repeatably. The flange length must be measured from end point of the radius to the edge of the part, and the angle of the flange relative to the surface on the other side of the radius must also be measured. A cable connects the sensor to a laptop or optional controller.

Optional LG5000 or LG7000 Controller

Allows the operator to view the profile of the radius while taking the measurement and ensure that the sensor is focused on the correct radius when the part has several contours.

Pitting & Corrosion

The depth of pitting must be measured and documented to qualify a part for repair. Thresholds for repair and scrap are in the thousandths of an inch, so the measurement instrument must achieve this resolution. The measurement of corrosion presents a similar problem to pitting. The severity or depth of corrosion on critical parts such as gears must be measured to determine if repair or replacement is warranted.

Download Application Datasheet

Recommended Sensors

TS800 USB SENSOR WITH RED OR BLUE LASER SINGLE STRIPE TECHNOLOGY

This sensor is uniquely designed to minimize potential reflection problems when measuring inside radii. SPC or tolerance limits can be specified in the measurement algorithms. Measures radii as small as 0.3 millimeters (mm) and as large as 5.0mm accurately and repeatably. The flange length must be measured from end point of the radius to the edge of the part, and the angle of the flange relative to the surface on the other side of the radius must also be measured. A cable connects the sensor to a laptop or optional controller.

OPTIONAL LG5000 OR LG7000 CONTROLLER

Allows the operator to view the profile of the radius while taking the measurement and ensure that the sensor is focused on the correct radius when the part has several contours.

Contour

Residential siding board has a wavy pattern on the front side. The production process must ensure that the contour of those waves consistently stays within a range. If the profile of the boards is not consistent, they will appear to be different colors when installed on the side of house and the consumer will not accept this patterned look.

There are no mechanical tools that quickly and easily analyze the contour. Tracing the contour with a stylus and then printing out the profile for comparison is too time-consuming. And other optical and visual methods are not reliable.

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Recommended Sensors

HS702 OR HS703 DSP SENSORS WITH RED OR BLUE LASER SINGLE STRIPE TECHNOLOGY

This is a handheld, untethered sensor. Most widely used for exterior painted and unpainted panels.

TS800 USB SENSOR WITH RED OR BLUE LASER SINGLE STRIPE TECHNOLOGY

This sensor is uniquely designed to minimize potential reflection problems when measuring inside radii. SPC or tolerance limits can be specified in the measurement algorithms. Measures radii as small as 0.3 millimeters (mm) and as large as 5.0mm accurately and repeatably.

OPTIONAL LG5000 OR LG7000 CONTROLLER

Allows the operator to view the profile of the radius while taking the measurement and ensure that the sensor is focused on the correct radius when the part has several contours.

Welds

Inspection of welds can be performed on a sampling basis after the welding process is complete. Inspection includes measuring the height difference of the two panels on either side of the weld and analyzing the profile of the weld for concavity and convexity. These measurements cannot be made with any mechanical tools and cannot be performed by operators visually.

A straddle standoff accessory is necessary for this type of measurement. This standoff comes standard with the TS800 sensor but is a separate accessory for the HS703 and HS703 sensors.

Download Application Datasheet

Recommended Sensors

HS702 OR HS703 DSP SENSORS WITH RED OR BLUE LASER SINGLE STRIPE TECHNOLOGY

This is a handheld, untethered sensor. Most widely used for exterior painted and unpainted body panels. A separate straddle standoff accessory must be purchased for this option.

TS800 USB SENSOR WITH RED OR BLUE LASER SINGLE STRIPE TECHNOLOGY

Recommended due to the narrow width of the laser weld and the resolution required. The laser weld algorithm calculates the mismatch between the two sheets, weld concavity and weld convexity in both absolute terms and as a percentage of a sheet thickness and it identifies any undercut at the edge of the weld. A cable connects the sensor to a laptop or optional controller. A straddle standoff accessory is included with this sensor.

OPTIONAL LG5000 OR LG7000 CONTROLLER

Provides the graphical feedback necessary to allow the operator to position the laser stripe at scores of points along the length of the weld and to view the profile as the measurements are being made.