Colour recognition
Every visible body emits light, which is why colour can be used to evaluate objects in automation technology. Sensors sort products by colour, inspect incoming goods, detect colour and print marks, control LED intensity and colour, and much more.
In-line detection of protective film on PVC window frames
Company „Schüco“ manufactures PVC window frames. The PVC profiles are provided with a protective film after they are extruded. This film protects the frames from scratches and dirt. The colorCONTROL ...
Show detailsColour measurement of the floorboards
Plastic floorboards are made of coloured granules and shaped by deep-drawing. After the production process, it must be guaranteed that the colour of the floorboards is homogenous and that there are no ...
Show detailsMarking detection on cosmetics bottles
Before the printing process, a reference mark is embossed into the bottles. Due to the depression of the embossment, the colour of the reference mark deviates slightly from the rest of the bottle surface. ...
Show detailsColour recognition for seams in automotive interiors
In the assembly line of a well-known German car manufacturer, similar car interior parts must be differentiated from each other based on the respective seam colour. Previously, professional testers have ...
Show detailsColour and intensity tests of vehicle lights
At the end of their production process, vehicle lights must be 100% inspected. Colour and intensity of the finished lights are the primary inspection criteria. Homogenous distribution of light should also ...
Show detailsColour measurement of car attachments
colorSENSOR CFO sensors from Micro-Epsilon are ideally suited to this kind of precise colour comparison measurement as they reliably recognise different colours while enabling 100% quality control. The ...
Show detailsColour detection of kitchen fronts
Kitchens are available in many different colours. In order to guarantee that the customer receives the desired colour, the colourSENSOR OT-3-MA-30-16 inspects the colour of the kitchen fronts in the painting ...
Show detailsColour measurement of liquid paint
Measuring the colour of liquid paint is extremely complex. To date, paints have been typically applied on a test area first and then measured only after the drying process in order to achieve reliable ...
Show detailsColour measurement of LED panels (RGB)
When RGB LED panels are produced, the challenge is to create a uniform, completely homogenous surface. Therefore, a diffuser layer is used, which enables a regular scattering of the otherwise point-shaped ...
Show detailsColour measurement of tablets in pharmaceutical production
In pharmaceutical tablet production different ingredients are used. Changing the concentration of these ingredients affects the colour of the tablet. The colour gradient varies from white and beige to ...
Show detailsColour measurement of RAL colours (K1/K5 colour fans)
RAL colours are standardised colours with each one assigned to an unambiguous number. They help to precisely determine colours. RAL colours are used in almost every field where surfaces are painted or ...
Show detailsRecognising colour nuances and materials of screw nuts
For this measurement task, the controller is used together with the CFS3-A11 reflex sensor. Beforehand, the sensor is adjusted once to the brightest target, in this case a zinc nut. The nuts are transported ...
Show detailsColour comparison between parking sensor and body shell
Car attachments such as parking sensors are painted separately. However, during assembly there must be no difference in colour between the parking sensor and the bumper, which means the two colours must ...
Show detailsInline colour measurement of plastic injection-moulded parts
In plastic injection moulding, the exact colour shade of the products is important, as the colour changes during cooling. To date, it has only been possible to measure random samples of cooled pieces. ...
Show detailsInline colour measurement of transparent film
In non-contact monitoring of continuously produced transparent strips of film, each millimetre of strip produced must be identical in colour. As well as colour fluctuations, streaks can occur during production. ...
Show detailsInspection of polycarbonate sheets
colorSENSOR CFO200 sensors combined with the CFS3-A20 transmission sensor from Micro-Epsilon are used for this quality inspection. The measurement on the sheets takes place directly after cooling in the ...
Show detailsDamage prevention during production of locking cylinder
The company Aumat (Germany) develops and produces complex production systems for locking cylinders. In order to prevent any damage occurring, the operator must feed the correct blank into the production ...
Show detailsMeasuring the zinc strip colour in production
The company H.D.Lenzen specialises in the field of surface finishing for strip materials, while occupying a worldwide leading position in this market. The steel and aluminium strips are coated during surface ...
Show detailsMeasurement of the zinc strip colour in the production plant
In the production of high-quality material strips and boards made out of titanium zinc, the surfaces receive specific treatment. Therefore, the colouring of the zinc products is already determined during the production process.
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