Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurment
Rapid Non-Contact Gauging of Parts (78)
Problem: Provide method for rapid, accurate measurement of multiple dimensions on manufactured brass cartridge cases
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Selected optical edge detection method based on bench-scale tests
- Designed optics for simultaneous measurement of five dimensions
- Developed detection and decision electronics to inspect 20 parts/sec
- Integrated gauging subsystem into overall product inspection system
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Optical system design; coherent fiber-optic bundle fabrication and evaluation; analog and digital electronics design, fabrication, and testing; linear optical diode array technology application; mechanical equipment design; bench testing of design alternatives; design trade-off analysis; test design, analysis, and reporting; system design documentation.
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Contact: Gerry Morgen
