IM-6000 series provides high-precision dimension inspection. Pattern registration and search functions provide place-and-press measurement operation. Reportedly eliminates need for optical comparators, x-y stages for part positioning, CNC measuring devices, and measuring and stereo microscopes. Parts to be measured are placed on the IM’s sample tray, and the measurement button pressed. An iPASS automatically locates, identifies and measures parts placed anywhere within the unit’s 100 mm field of view. A part evaluation library stores the images, measurement functions and specifications of parts, and provides automatic pattern search, part recognition and measurement without setup the next time inspection of the same parts is performed. Performs up to 99 distinct measurements with the press of a button. High-precision image acquisition and sub-pixel processing permit measurement of hard-to-inspect features.

Keyence Corp. of America, www.keyence.com