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 Overview of Image Dimension Measurement System
Large diameter ø100mm ø3.94"
telecentric lens

Image of part on the

stage is captured

❙A
 n image of the part placed on the stage is captured via a high-accuracy telecentric optical system.
Thanks to the telecentric lenses, the size of the image remains unchanged with differences in height.
The image is in focus (due to the large depth of focus). The image does not distort when the position of the part
changes on the stage, resulting in a high-resolution image that can be used for high-accuracy measurements.

❙ The system detects the edges (borders between light and dark) of the captured image using sub-pixel
processing (units of 0.01 pixels), and simultaneously measures the dimensions at designated locations.

❙ With the IM Series, there is no need to manually move the stage

during measurement, unlike optical comparators and measuring
microscopes. Measurements are simply completed in 2 steps;
place the part on the stage and press the MEASURE button.
The system automatically detects the position and orientation of
the part and completely measures it in just a few seconds.

Measured
in
seconds

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New Technology Allows Measurement of Features at Specific Heights NEW

The newly developed light probe unit has a deep-set shape and rounded
corners that allow for easy and accurate measurement even of parts with
shapes and processing states that are difficult for measurement systems
to measure using conventional imaging technology.

Structure of newly developed light probe unit

A glowing sphere is brought into contact A camera is used to recognize the motion
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with the desired point on the part of the probe and measure distance

The part is moved to the desired The probe is brought into The camera detects the contact
point contact with the wall surface

As viewed As viewed As viewed

from above from above from above

New technology accurately measures sides invisible to the camera

The ultra-low measurement force allows for accurate measurement of even light and small parts
The light probe unit uses an extremely low measuring force of 0.015 N to accurately take measurements without the
hassle or cost of fixturing parts. This also eliminates the concern of deformation when soft parts are measured.

Extremely
low measuring
Conventional probe Light probe
pressure
0.015 N

Pressure from the probe moves Since measuring pressure is

the part extremely low, detection is possible
without affecting the part

Measurement systems that do more than "measure"

'Trend management' as a productivity improvement tool
All measurement results are automatically saved on an internal hard drive. The required key statistical values, including
Maximum, Minimum, Average, , 3 , CP, and CPK, are automatically calculated and displayed in inspection reports
simply by selecting the measurement data. Inspection reports, trend graphs and histograms can also be generated at
the click of a button.

Histogram settings can be freely changed Trend graphs show product trends at a
glance Easily create reports such as inspection
reports

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 Large and tall parts can be measured all at once
Measuring the outer diameter of a stamped part
Measurement
example Even for long shafts, the total length can be measured simultaneously

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through movement of the X stage.

Up to 200 mm 7.87" × 200 mm 7.87" can be measured in a single operation.

Measurement method Simply press the [MEASURE] button to execute

measurement and display the result, as shown below.

1. T he stage moves and captures three images; a composite image is

then created.

2. T he external circle is detected and the diameter is measured.

[Application example]

Perform measurement using a virtual line in an instant

Measuring Pitch Circle Diameter
Measurement
example Pitch circle diameter is measured based on a circle connecting the center

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of the holes provided along the circumference.
With an Image Dimension Measurement System, measurement can also
be performed in an instant using a virtual line.

Measurement method Simply press the [MEASURE] button to execute

measurement and display the result, as shown below.

1. T he target holes are detected and the center points identified.

2. A virtual circle passing through the center line is created.

3. T he diameter of the virtual circle is measured.

[Application example]

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Even parts that deform through pressure contact can be
accurately measured
Measuring the bend of an electronic component lead
Measurement
example The pitch and position of the lead tip are measured.

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With an Image Dimension Measurement System, non-contact
measurement can be performed without deformation.

Measurement method Simply press the [MEASURE] button to execute

measurement and display the result, as shown below.

1. T he center line of the case is detected.

2. T he midpoint of the lead tip is detected.

3. T he pitch of the lead tip and distance from the case center line are
measured.

[Application example]

Inspection is now even simpler and more convenient

Measurement time is further reduced through 'multiple batch measurement'
With the IM Series simultaneous measurements of up to 100 objects is possible. Since the position and
orientation of the parts on the measurement stage are automatically detected, the user can place multiple parts
anywhere on the stage and simply press the [MEASURE] button. All of the parts are then instantly measured.

Quickly differentiate with OK/NG display. Easily identify NG spots.

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 Measurement using multi-angle light
Multi-angle light (above) Multi-angle light (under)

Allows stable measurement of the surface treatment and internal profile of resinmolded parts.
Measuring the profile of resinmolded parts
Measurement
example A projected image does not allow the surface treatment and internal profile

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of the part to be measured. Using internal ring illumination, a reflected
image can be captured, making it possible to measure the profile of parts
not visible with projection.

Measurement method Simply press the [MEASURE] button to execute

measurement and display the result, as shown below.

1. R ing illumination is irradiated.

2. S traight lines are identified on the reflected image.

3. T he distance of the straight lines is measured.

[Application example]

Even at low-contrast areas along the edges of the resinmolded part, the height of illumination is altered so that a
high-contrast image can be captured. This enables stable measurement of the reflected image.

Image capture with multi-angle light (above) Image capture with multi-angle light (under)

Contrast is low and edge detection is unstable. Contrast is increased by lowering the position
of illumination, giving stable measurements.

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Measurement using slit ring illumination
Slit ring illumination

The curved surface of a machined part can be accurately measured

Measuring the curved surface of a machined part
Measurement
example When the metal is illuminated from above, surface

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reflections lead to low contrast of the height difference
and curved areas.

With slit ring illumination, the height difference and

curved areas are illuminated with pinpoint accuracy
from the side, thereby achieving high contrast and
accurate measurements.

Measurement method Simply press the [MEASURE] button to execute

measurement and display the result, as shown below.

1. S lit ring illumination is irradiated.

2. S traight lines are identified on the reflected image.

3. T he distance of the straight lines is measured.

[Application example]

❙ What should I do if I don't know the lighting conditions?

Automatically finds the optimal lighting settings

Optimum lighting search function
It is often difficult to determine the correct lighting settings for a given feature. The optimal lighting search function simplifies
this by showing you the actual images using different lighting techniques so you can simply select the one you want.

Select the feature to optimize Select the settings from the Measurements can be performed
automatically captured results easily with the optimum settings

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