Press Release
New Measuring Probe for PartSens Inspection System from acp
Direct Inspection of Sheet Metal Blanks for
Particulates, and Documentation
With PartSens, acp GmbH makes it possible to directly measure and
document particulate contamination on component surfaces for the
first time ever. A new, enlarged measuring probe significantly
expands the range of applications for this innovative inspection
system, so that sheet metal blanks and auto body panels, for
example, can be efficiently scrutinised for particulate cleanliness.
The new PartSens measuring probe has a measuring surface of 20 x 15 mm
and allows for efficient, random sample testing of component surfaces for
particulate cleanliness. Inspecting sheet metal blanks before press forming
in the field of auto body fabrication is a typical application for the new
measuring system. A large US automobile manufacturer is already using
the system to inspect auto body panels for cleanliness before they’re
painted. Further applications include the monitoring of systems and
production environments, and examining the degree of cleanliness
achieved in the cleaning process. Particulate contamination with sizes of all
the way down 25 µm can be detected. Measurements can be performed
either manually, or by means of an automated process.
Reliable under Difficult Conditions Thanks to Optical Filters
The inspection system works with direct sidelighting in order to illuminate
the surface to be inspected. Thanks to the integration of optical filters,
the measuring probe generates extremely high contrast, thus assuring
reliable inspection even under difficult conditions, for example structured
surfaces. The measuring probe only needs to be passed over the
surface under test in order to inspect it for particulate cleanliness. The
sidelight image is visualised in real-time at an integrated screen, and the
number of particles and their size are ascertained and displayed.
Orientation, position and an outline of the particles is represented in a
live image. This allows for reliable conclusions regarding the number,
the size and the size distribution of the particles. Particle assignment
and evaluation can be programmed in accordance with customer-
specific requirements. Due to the fact that measurement results are
available immediately, the user can react without delay to exceeded limit
values, and expensive rework and scrap can be avoided.
Simple Documentation of Measurement Results
PartSens is equipped with an integrated thermal report printer for
documentation of measurement results. Measured values and live
images can also be saved to a USB memory stick with the help of the
USB port at the front of the device for documentation and further
processing at a PC.
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acp – advanced clean production GmbH – has developed a new measuring
probe for the PartSens inspection system. It has a measuring surface of 20
x 15 mm and is equipped with optical filters. This results in sidelight contrast
which allows for precise, reliable measurement of particulate cleanliness
even under difficult conditions, for example structured surfaces. Typical
applications include the inspection of sheet metal blanks before press
forming, for example in the field of auto body fabrication, as well as
monitoring systems and production environments and examining the
degree of cleanliness achieved in the cleaning process.
--acp – advanced clean production GmbH
acp – advanced clean production GmbH – was founded in Stuttgart in 1997. The
company evolved out of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and
Automation IPA. Today, acp is a supplier of state-of-the-art process technologies
and products used for portable and stationary surface inspection and cleaning
precision engineered surfaces, as well solutions for dosing viscous media.
In the meantime, the inspection technologies product range of the company
which is now located in Esslingen offers systems for direct particulate and
structure detection, as well as the detection of contaminating films and
particulates on precision engineered surfaces. The cleaning technologies
product range includes above all CO2 based cleaning systems, by means of
which high levels of cleanliness can be achieved economically.
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this release.
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SCHULZ. PRESSE. TEXT.
Doris Schulz
Martin-Luther-Strasse 39
70825 Korntal, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)711 854085
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acp – advanced clean production GmbH
Stefan Kaller
Im Hasenlauf 2
75446 Wiernsheim, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)7041 9600-0
Fax: +49 (0)7041 9600-27
mail@acp-micron.com
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