Lighting Imaging Examples for the Automotive Industry

Imaging text on intake valves

Imaging text on intake valves
Workpiece
Intake valves (automotive parts)
Before
Imaging with LED ring light
Imaging with LED ring light

It is difficult to clearly recognize the text due to the inner indentation.

After
Imaging with LDR2-50RD2
Imaging with LDR2-50RD2

It is possible to image the workpiece with the character edges standing out.

Example system configuration
Type of inspection Character recognition
Workpiece Intake valves (automotive parts)
Before LED ring light
After LDR2-50RD2
Result Emphasized characters
Lights used for the imaging
  • LDR2-50RD2
    LDR2-50RD2
    • Standard ring lights
    • Greatly reducing LED heat
    • High density LEDs illuminate the center part with direct light

    LDR2 Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
    For more details, please contact us.

Imaging FIPG sealing material on metal component

Imaging FIPG sealing material on metal component
Workpiece
FIPG sealing material on metal components
Before
Before

The state of FIPG sealing material is unclear.

After
After
TH2-300X300SW-CR35

The state of FIPG sealing material can be imaged.

Example system configuration
Lights used for the imaging
  • Flat light TH2-300X300SW-CR35
    Flat light TH2-300X300SW-CR35
    • Flat lights with a camera window at the center of the emitting surface
    • Provide a light from the same axis as the camera
    • Evenly illuminate on a wide range

    TH2-CR Series is available in different shapes and wavelengths.
    For more details, please contact us.

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