Dimension Measurement

• Dimension inspection is a type of appearance inspection. It plays an

important role in making pass/fail judgments of whether parts or products
have been worked or assembled according to specifications. These
dimension inspections can be automated with image processing:
• Measuring maximum/minimum dimensions of parts or products
• Measuring maximum/minimum/average inner or outer diameters or center
coordinates of O rings
• Measuring roundness or angle of the tips of metal parts
• Measuring positions of edges and labels
• Measuring widths of sheet/film products
The Importance of Measurement in Manufacturing
 If even one person performs inaccurate measurements, product quality can be
compromised. Should this lead to defective products being mixed in with good
products, the result will be a worse yield. In addition, shipping defective products
as finished products will lead to complaints from customers. In other words, it is
essential that all members of an organisation perform correct measurements
throughout every step of the manufacturing process.

 The basic principle for correct measurements is to ensure that all those involved
in manufacturing are skilled in measuring, and that the measuring instruments
are correctly managed and used. These basics make up an initiative known as
"Measurement Control," which is a core concept of quality control. In recent
years, measurement control has been standardised as measurement
management systems (ISO 10012). Also, initiatives for metrological traceability
have been proceeding steadily in order to guarantee correct measurements.
 The Importance of Measurement in Manufacturing
 It goes without saying that correct dimensional measurement is a key
factor in manufacturing. Performing measurements with the same
reference throughout all processes—from material reception to
processing, assembly, inspection, and shipping—makes it possible to
create products that match the design exactly and to guarantee
product quality.