When using high-speed cameras to troubleshoot industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment, the objects or parts to record are often partially obscured by a protective screen or grate. Removing the screen may not always be safe or even possible. Throughout this article we will be looking at images of a fan that is rotating at 50Hz and placed behind a screen. The challenge is to be able to take images of… Read More
Preventive maintenance (PM) of mechanized production lines often requires visual inspection of moving parts such as motors, gears, belts, pulleys, chains, etc. Some parts may be obstructed from view by other machinery or hidden from view in enclosures or cabinets while the line is in operation. While conducting PM procedures, service personnel may routinely shut down a line, open the cabinets or enclosures, and check mechanical parts for wear. To… Read More
High-speed CMOS cameras are used in many applications and take on several common forms depending on their function. High frame-rate machine vision cameras are relatively simple in design and are used to ensure consistent quality in high-speed production lines. Machine vision cameras are produced in high numbers, which drive both sensor and lens development. The cameras are simple, composed only of optics, sensor, and interface. Image data is delivered from… Read More
