Plastics production and processing

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 colour differences. …

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 measures the profile of the film with or…

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

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 open joints and detect their gap size. …

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 measure in a fixed track or in a traversing…

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 non-conductive materials on metallic…

In order to avoid defective production and to conserve resources during the extrusion of plastic products, it is crucial to recognize color deviations not just at the end of the process chain but already during the ongoing process. The accurate…

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

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

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. …

A True Color sensor from the colorSENSOR CFO200 series by Micro-Epsilon is used to detect the fluctuating color values of the pellets. The sensor measures the color of the pellets through a sight glass in the suction box of the finished product…

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. However, the colorCONTROL ACS inline colour…

As well as color fluctuations, streaks can occur during production. With translucent films, the film color is measured very accurately and quickly using the ACS7000 color measuring system together with the ACS3 transmission sensor. …

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 production line. The distance between the…

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 measurement. The Micro-Epsilon measuring…

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 systems from Micro-Epsilon inspect…

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.

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.

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

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, a quick and reliable recording of…

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 a plate. The laser beam is deflected by 90°…

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 compensation, the scanners reliably detect…

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 of inline temperature control right after…

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 reason, the thickness of the sprayed skin…

During production of fuel filler flaps, small sink marks can appear on the visible side of the flap. These are only a few micrometers 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.

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

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 arrangement is particularly suitable for…