from parts manufacturing all the way to final assembly, for both interior and exterior. Gap and Flush Automotive ExteriorInspection Problem: As vehicles are assembled, the fit-up..., such as the instrument panel and trim, are inspected for fit by the manufacturer and inspected after they are assembled in vehicles. Measuring gap and flush on these parts is difficult because..., called the flange, must be precise for fit-up and aesthetic reasons. Small inside... HomeProductsApplicationsTechnologyNewsCompanyContact Copyright . Origin Technologies...

into the surface. The measurements are: Edge Radius Calculation the least-squares circle fit of the points between the tangents to the surface (or the edge break if a tangent does... notexist.) Break Angle in the case where the radius does nottransition to the surface as a tangent, this parameter is the angle between surface and the tangent point of the radius fit... an edge break. This is the distance that the radius fit protrudes past the surface level. Ideally, this should be 0.0. Anything above that indicates and edge break. Arc Angle...

be revealed in the evaluation of its surface characteristics. The height, width and area of a butt weld are factors in its strength. Also, the fit-up and angle of the panels welded together...

in the evaluation of its surface characteristics. The height, width and area of a butt weld are factors in its strength. Also, the fit-up and angle of the panels welded together have... of an inch. If the weld bead is below the adjacent panel surfaces, it is said to be concave, and the concavity must be measured. The fit of the panels before welding, meaning whether... the graphic feedback necessary to position the sensor over the weld. Measurements - The final angle between the panels is important to make sure that they were fit up correctly...

- The LaserGauge algorithm automatically calculates the depth and width of the feature relative to a line-fit of the adjacent surfaces. Adjacent surfaces can be flat or curved... of interest. Measurements - The depth (Min) of a scratch is measured from its deepest point relative to a line-fit of the two adjacent surfaces. Material pushed out of the scratch... and creating a surface point above the line-fit is also measured (Max). Edges of the scratch are determined using an edge tolerance provided by the operator and the width...