Wavelengths of Light Part 1
This is a general discussion of light wavelengths. Sunlight is white, so it can be divided into long and short wavelengths, and even within white it contains many different kinds of light. You can separate the colors through a prism, but red light, which has a longer wavelength, is not refracted as much and is scattered to a lesser degree [...].
Solder or solder leakage inspection
When soldering or brazing by hand, the shape is often unstable. I had a theme of visual inspection to see if the soldering was actually done properly, so I tested the work sample. As I expected, there was a large variation [...].
Industries where robots can be utilized
The other day, I was talking with the president of a company that deals with deburring and polishing robots, and he mentioned several similarities with the visual inspection industry we are in. What he meant was: 1) Basically, they are trying to use robots to replace work that can be done by humans [...].
Inspections are speedy
The other day, I had the opportunity to talk with a manager of a contract visual inspection company. He told me that the first step in training inspectors is to get their eyes accustomed to the high speed at which good products are being produced. As they do this, they learn to adjust their eyes, body movements, and awareness [...].
Inspection of casting castings
THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR INSPECTION OF CASTINGS. HOWEVER, IT IS TRUE THAT SUBTLE NG IS DIFFICULT TO DISCERN. VISUAL INSPECTORS ACTUALLY INSPECT THE WORKPIECE WHILE TILTING IT. THIS MEANS THAT: 1. THE LIGHTING IS FROM ONE DIRECTION AND THE WORKPIECE IS INSPECTED MANY TIMES BY TILTING IT. 2. 2. INSPECT THE WORKPIECE FROM VARIOUS ANGLES [...].
Happy New Year 2017!
Finally, we are off to a great start in 2017. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support this year! To sum up last year, the economic environment was not so good, and we felt that our budget for capital investment, especially for visual inspection, was limited [...]...
Robotics, AI, and IoT related FY 2017 Budget
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the budget for robots, AI, and IoT in FY2017 was 31.6 billion yen, up 50% from FY2004. By field: Development of robots that integrate manufacturing and AI technologies: 4.5 billion yen Robots and drones [...].
google automatic driving withdrawal
Google, the world's earliest company to start self-driving cars, seems to have pulled out of their development. If you go to Google searchand type in "google auto" you will find several related news items. As we have been saying for some time, the image [...].
Noise Suppression 5
THE PRODUCTS WE HANDLE, SUCH AS CAMERAS, ILLUMINATORS, PCS, AND PLCS, ARE ALL IN THE WEAK POWER CATEGORY. THEREFORE, THEY ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH HIGH POWER EQUIPMENT SUCH AS MOTORS AND INVERTERS. IN CASES WHERE THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S UNDERSTANDING IS NOT OBTAINED AND IT IS UNAVOIDABLE, WE CAN PROVIDE CAMERAS, LIGHTING DEVICES, PCS, AND PLCS.
Noise Suppression 4
THE BASIC NOISE COUNTERMEASURES ARE TO KEEP WEAKLY POWERED (E.G., 24 VDC) AND STRONGLY POWERED (E.G., 100 VAC) EQUIPMENT AS FAR AWAY FROM EACH OTHER AS POSSIBLE. CABLES SHOULD ALSO BE SEPARATED, NOT BUNDLED TOGETHER. IT IS A MATTER OF COURSE [...].