Applications of lasers to production metrology, control, and machine 'Vision'
Abstract
General areas of laser application to production measurement and inspection are reviewed together with the associated laser measurement techniques. The topics discussed include dimensional gauging of part profiles using laser imaging or scanning techniques, laser triangulation for surface contour measurement, surface finish measurement and defect inspection, holography and speckle techniques, and strain measurement. The emerging field of robot guidance utilizing lasers and other sensing means is examined, and, finally, the use of laser marking and reading equipment is briefly discussed.
- Publication:
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IEEE Proceedings
- Pub Date:
- June 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982IEEEP..70..618P
- Keywords:
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- Computer Vision;
- Laser Applications;
- Metrology;
- Process Control (Industry);
- Production Engineering;
- Technology Utilization;
- Guidance (Motion);
- Holography;
- Imaging Techniques;
- Optical Scanners;
- Pattern Recognition;
- Robots;
- Speckle Patterns;
- Strain Measurement;
- Triangulation;
- Engineering (General)