Plastics production and processing

Micro-Epsilon offers a wide range of sensors and solutions for non-contact measurement of plastics production. Dimensions, thickness, temperature, colours and embossing patterns in roll or sheet form can be reliably measured in a wide range of process steps from extrusion via molding to further processing.

Blown film thickness

The thickness of blown films is an important aspect in terms of constant quality in blown film production. During production, strong thickness tolerances can occur. The blown film system from Micro-Epsilon ...

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Acquisition of the internal diameter of tubes

An important criterion for the quality or the wear of tubes in industrial applications is the dimensional conformance of the internal diameter over the complete length. Where high demands are made on accuracy, ...

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High precision pipe measurement

High precision pipe measurement Pipes, fittings and sleeves are inspected using random sampling for their dimensional accuracy in a special system. Sensors of the optoNCDT 1700 series rotate mounted on ...

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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 ...

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Colour 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 ...

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Thickness profile measurement of strips and plates

The thicknessCONTROL measurement system is used for thickness measurement of plates and strip materials. Depending on the measurement task and materials, the head is equipped with different sensors that ...

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Surface inspection of cockpit and dashboard

In order to recognise defects on instrumentation panels, surfaceCONTROL inspection systems are used. They enable fast, objective evaluations of any shape deviations, both on grained and smooth surfaces.

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Defect recognition on worktops

Foreign bodies, uneven distribution of the adhesive or unevenness when closing may produce open joints between the top material and the sidebars. The scanCONTROL laser profile sensors check if there are ...

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Colour measurement of extruded parts

In order to avoid defective production and to conserve resources during the extrusion of plastic products, it is crucial to recognise colour deviations not just at the end of the process chain but already ...

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One-sided thickness measurement of films

In its sensor housing, the combiSENSOR combines an eddy current displacement sensor and a capacitive displacement sensor. This unique sensor concept enables one-sided thickness measurement of electrically ...

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Non-contact film thickness measurement

In film production inline thickness measurement guarantees constant product quality. Micro-Epsilon's KS5 combination sensor measures the thickness of films in a non-contact and thus wear free process.

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Inline 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. ...

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Inline colour measurement of transparent films

As well as colour fluctuations, streaks can occur during production. With translucent films, the film colour is measured very accurately and quickly using the ACS7000 colour measuring system together with ...

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Inspection 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 ...

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Thickness measurement using displacement sensors

Thickness measurement using displacement sensors is a wide application area. Basically there are distinctions between non-destructive/destructive, non-contact/with contact and one-side/two-sided thickness ...

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Surface defect detection of plastic attachments

Surfaces play an important role in the functionality and aesthetics of plastic components. Therefore, optical surface inspection is a central approach for 100% quality control. Deflectometer-based inspection ...

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Surface inspection of adhesive film

When producing the film, depressions and folds often occur, rendering the film unusable. Therefore, the customers’ requirements for an impeccable surface are increasing. For this purpose, a scanCONTROL 2910-100 laser scanner can be used to detect depressions and folds in the adhesive film by traversing over a width of 1m.

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Surface inspection of car attachments

High quality standards and the visual appearance of products are crucial factors in every industry sector. Visible parts presenting unwanted flaws suggest low quality. Particularly in the automotive industry, ...

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Parameter monitoring of continuous loop strap for cable ties

It is essential that the “width” and “height” of the cable tie strap, as well as the “tooth pitch” are monitored concurrently and constantly during the production of the continuous loop straps. These values are crucial to ensure a consistently good and reliable binding result.

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Inspection of polycarbonate sheets

The colour measuring principle applied with these transparent polycarbonate sheets is based on the transmitted light principle using colourSENSOR CFO200 sensors. The sensors detect colour deviations from reference colours taught in advance. With its high light intensity, the CFO200 is also suitable for semi-transparent objects.

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Inline colour monitoring of plastic bottles

Due to their high measuring rate and colour accuracy, the colourSENSOR CFO200 sensors are often used for inline colour inspection of plastic bottles. The multi-teach function of the colourSENSOR CFO series enables the definition of colour groups which are used to teach in distance-dependent colour deviations. Therefore, the CFO colour sensors are ideal for reliable monitoring of different production batches and variants.

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Inline colour monitoring of plastic bottles

Due to their high measuring rate and colour accuracy, the colourSENSOR CFO200 sensors are often used for inline colour inspection of plastic bottles. The multi-teach function of the colourSENSOR CFO series enables the definition of colour groups which are used to teach in distance-dependent colour deviations. Therefore, the CFO colour sensors are ideal for reliable monitoring of different production batches and variants.

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Gap measurement of extruded plastic profiles

In the extrusion of high quality plastic profiles, adherence to tight manufacturing tolerances is crucial. For quality assurance, laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon are used. Thanks to the surface ...

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Temperature measurement for injection mould applications

Users of injection molding machines for plastics processing are facing increased quality requirements imposed by end-users, in particular for automotive applications. Because of this trend, the importance ...

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Measurement of the sprayed skin thickness

Sprayed skins for vehicle dashboards and for airbag cladding are sprayed into a heated mold using a robot-guided nozzle. For safety reasons, extremely low tolerances are required for airbags. For this ...

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Fuel filler flap inspection

During production of fuel filler flaps, small sink marks can appear on the visible side of the flap. These are only a few micrometres deep but visible to the human eye depending on the painting. As well as for production monitoring and inspection of incoming goods, the surfaceCONTROL system is used for the surface inspection of fuel filler flaps.

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Thermography for injection molding processes

moldCONTROL is a thermography solution for recognising quality fluctuations in injection molding production. The compact, industrial thermal imaging camera captures a thermal image of the component directly ...

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Two-sided thickness measurement

Depending on the respective measurement task, it is sensible to carry out a two-sided thickness measurement. Arranged opposite the material, two displacement sensors detect the thickness. This measurement ...

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