Plastics production and processing
Micro-Epsilon offers a wide range of sensors and solutions for non-contact measurement of plastics production. Dimensions, thickness, temperature, colors 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 ...
Show detailsAcquisition 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, ...
Show detailsHigh 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 ...
Show detailsIn-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 detailsThickness 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 ...
Show detailsSurface inspection of cockpit and dashboard
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.
Show detailsDefect 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 ...
Show detailsColor measurement of extruded parts
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 ...
Show detailsOne-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 ...
Show detailsNon-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.
Show detailsInline color measurement on the extruder line
A True Color sensor from the colorSENSOR CFO200 series by MicroEpsilon was therefore 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 films
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 ...
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 detailsThickness 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 ...
Show detailsSurface 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 ...
Show detailsSurface 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.
Show detailsSurface 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, ...
Show detailsParameter 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.
Show detailsInspection of polycarbonate sheets
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.
Show detailsInline color monitoring of plastic bottles
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.
Show detailsInline color monitoring of plastic bottles
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.
Show detailsGap 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 ...
Show detailsTemperature 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 ...
Show detailsMeasurement 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 ...
Show detailsFuel 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 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.
Show detailsTemperature monitoring of thin plastic films
With blown film extrusion, non-contact temperature measurement is a difficult measurement task. Ambient radiation also penetrates thin films and distorts the intrinsic radiation of the films. The infrared ...
Show detailsThermography for injection molding processes
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 ...
Show detailsTwo-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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