Color recognition
Every visible body emits light, which is why color can be used to evaluate objects in automation technology. Sensors sort products by color, inspect incoming goods, detect color and print marks, control LED intensity and color, 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 detailsColor measurement of the floorboards
Plastic floorboards are made of colored granules and shaped by deep-drawing. After the production process, it must be guaranteed that the color of the floorboards is homogenous and that there are no color ...
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 color of the reference mark deviates slightly from the rest of the bottle surface. ...
Show detailsColor 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 color. Previously, professional testers have ...
Show detailsColor and intensity tests of vehicle lights
At the end of their production process, vehicle lights must be 100% inspected. Color and intensity of the finished lights are the primary inspection criteria. Homogenous distribution of light should also ...
Show detailsColor measurement of car attachments
colorSENSOR CFO sensors from Micro-Epsilon are ideally suited to this kind of precise color comparison measurement as they reliably recognize different colors while enabling 100% quality control. The sensors ...
Show detailsColor detection of kitchen fronts
Kitchens are available in many different colors. In order to guarantee that the customer receives the desired color, the colorSENSOR OT-3-MA-30-16 inspects the color of the kitchen fronts in the painting ...
Show detailsColor measurement of liquid paint
Measuring the color 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 measurement ...
Show detailsColor 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 detailsColor measurement of tablets in pharmaceutical production
In pharmaceutical tablet production different ingredients are used. Changing the concentration of these ingredients affects the color of the tablet. The color gradient varies from white and beige to yellow.
Show detailsColor measurement of RAL colors (K1/K5 color fans)
RAL colors are standardized colors with each one assigned to an unambiguous number. They help to precisely determine colors. RAL colors are used in almost every field where surfaces are painted or colored ...
Show detailsRecognizing color 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 detailsColor 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 color between the parking sensor and the bumper, which means the two colors must ...
Show detailsInline color measurement on the extruder line
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 ...
Show detailsInline color measurement of plastic injection-moulded parts
In plastic injection moulding, the exact color shade of the products is important, as the color changes during cooling. To date, it has only been possible to measure random samples of cooled pieces. However, ...
Show detailsInline color measurement of transparent film
In non-contact monitoring of continuously produced transparent strips of film, each millimeter of strip produced must be identical in color. As well as color 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 detailsLED testing of electronic assemblies during the in-circuit test
colorCONTROL MFA LED test systems are used, among other things, in the electronics industry when quality control of printed circuit boards is performed by in-circuit testing (ICT) in the clean room. 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 color in production
The company H.D.Lenzen specializes in the field of surface finishing for strip materials, while occupying a worldwide leading position in this market. The steel and aluminum strips are coated during surface ...
Show detailsMeasurement of the zinc strip color 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 coloring of the zinc products is already determined during the production process.
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