Proposal of parallel light illumination that is ideal for inspecting scratches on mirror surfaces and measuring dimensions such as screw diameters

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1. Parallel light illumination that clearly captures the outline of the workpiece

When measuring the outer diameter of a workpiece, if diffused lighting is used, the contour of the workpiece cannot be clearly captured due to light wraparound. If you need accurate dimensional measurement, please try parallel light illumination.

diffuse backlight
(blurred edges)
拡散バックライト (エッジがぼやける)
Parallel light backlight
(sharp edges)
平行光バックライト (エッジがシャープ)

With a parallel light backlight, the outline of the workpiece can be clearly captured, and the workpiece (screw thread) can be accurately measured as shown in the image above. Also, with parallel light, errors due to workpiece position are less likely to occur than with diffuse backlights.

2. Also suitable for scratch inspection

As shown in the image below, the parallel light backlight is ideal for inspecting scratches on specular objects such as glass substrates and mirrors that reflect specularly.

diffuse lighting
(Unable to detect specular reflection scratches)
拡散照明 (正反射のキズの検出不可)
Parallel light illumination
(Scratches of specular reflection can be detected)
平行光照明 (正反射のキズの検出可)

Opto Engineering's "LTCLHP CORE SERIES Telecentric Ultra Compact Design Large Aperture LED Illuminator", which we handle, has a compact design compared to other companies' parallel light illumination, which leads to a reduction in inspection space.