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Image Dimension
Measurement System
Examples of
Implementation Benefits
The IM Series image dimension measurement system
is a completely new measurement system that performs
dimensional measurement with a simple
“Place and Press” operation.
It is now possible for anyone to measure quickly, accurately, and easily without the conventional worry of
variations in results.

Optical Comparator

Measuring microscope

Optical CMM

Hand caliper/
micrometer

We have included the opinions


of customers who have implemented
the image dimension measurement system
after implementation as well as explanations
of the capabilities and functions of the image

GD&T and profile dimension measurement system in relation


measurement
system
to these opinions. Feel free to use this
information to help you improve your
dimensional measurement work.

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Improved Productivity

“It reduced our inspection time, which allowed us to use the time that we saved to support
production, and as a result, we were able to smoothly support an increase in production.”
Voices from
“After implementing the image dimension measurement system, we were able to significantly reduce the time that our operators used for
users inspection. Though we have recently seen an increase in orders with short delivery periods and sudden requests for an increase in production, the
ability to offer flexible support has eliminated delivery period delays.”

“When changing equipment, we have been able to perform initial and


intermediary inspections right away, eliminating wait time and increasing
the rate of operation for the equipment.”
“When setting up equipment, mass production is started after inspecting and checking a number of initial items, but when there are multiple
pieces of equipment, inspection wait time occurs no matter what. After implementing the image dimension measurement system, we are now able
to finish dimensional confirmation right away, which has allowed us to significantly eliminate wait time. Also, it is possible to obtain accurate
measurement values no matter who the operator is, which has allowed us to adjust equipment changeover in a short amount of time.”

How to reduce inspection time (1) = Innovative image measurement

The IM Series captures an image of the whole part using its ø100 mm high-accuracy telecentric optical
system and automatic XY and Z stage for image stitching of large parts and part auto-focus.
By obtaining an image of the whole part, the IM Series can utilise its advanced toolset to perform
hundreds of measurements in just a matter of seconds.
The procedure when conducting measurement consists of the following two steps:

1. Place the target on the stage.


2. Press the measurement button.

Large Diameter of ø100 mm


Telecentric Lens

Captures images of targets on


the stage as projection images

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How to reduce inspection time (2) = ‌Place and press measurement that
eliminates the need for positioning

By simply placing the measurement target on the stage within the field of view and pressing the measurement
button, the position and angle of the target is detected from the pre-registered target image pattern, and
measurement is executed.
The detection range can support the full range of the field of view in 360°.
There is no need to prepare positioning jigs or to find the point of origin every time measurement is performed.

An image that has


been registered with
pattern registration

OK even if
tilted at an angle

OK even when not


at the centre of the
stage

OK even if it’s
upside-down

Comparison of man-hours for measurement


For example, if a measurement requiring 10 minutes per point is conducted 50 times a day, it requires
2000 hours in a year. When the image dimension measurement system is implemented, such measurement
requires only seconds per point, reducing the hours to only 40 hours in a year.
It can be said that it is effective at shortening time by reducing the current time it takes to measure many items.

[Annual man-hours for measurement]

2000 hours

Measuring microscope/optical comparator

40 hours

1960 hours of reduction in man-hours!


Image dimension measurement system
IM Series

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Improved yield rate

“Anyone can conduct stabilised measurement at any time, which has


eliminated the risk of operator-based variations.”
Voices from
“With a conventional optical comparator or measuring microscope, measurement results would vary depending on the operator, making the
accuracy of swing shifts unstable no matter what. Sometimes, products from the previous night were found to be defective after being inspected by
users an inspector the following morning. When using the image dimension measurement system, it is possible to obtain the same results regardless of
who performs measurement or when it is performed, which contributes to the improvement of our yield.”

“Using numerical values to manage initial and intermediary inspections


when equipment is changed has allowed us to optimise our adjustments
for mass production and has greatly reduced our defect ratio.”
“Conventional gauges only performed pass/fail judgement but after implementing the image dimension measurement system, we are now able to
use the reference centre to perform adjustments while confirming measurement values. Optimising our adjustments has improved our yield.”

How to eliminate operator-based variations = Automatic sub-pixel edge detection

With the IM Series image dimension measurement system, there is no need for the operator to find
the point of origin or perform edge alignment. The border line (edge) between light and dark areas are
automatically detected to perform measurement, allowing for high-reproducibility regardless of the operator.

Least square fit processing

An edge detection area is defined over the area of interest of a part. Within this edge detection area,
multiple edge points (boundaries between light and dark) are detected at the subpixel level (in units at
or below 0.01 pixels). Over 100 edge detection points are then extracted upon which the least squares
method is used to find the best-fit line. This
minimises the effect of edge imperfections Fitting line formed
Group of multiple
by the least square
edge points
such as dents or dust to enable accurate
measurement.

See trends at a glance Measurement value


Ln-Ln distance 001
Measurement value:12.094

All measurement results are automatically stored


on the built-in hard disk drive. After loading the
stored measurement results, it is then possible to
Average
automatically calculate various types of statistical
values. For example, it is possible to easily check a
trend graph that displays easy-to-understand trends in
500
the measurement results over time.
Trend graph view

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Expands orders and develops new customers

“It has allowed us to respond to requests for total inspection.”


Voices from
“Total inspection projects, which had to be declined because they could not be supported with conventional optical comparators or measuring
users microscopes, can now be effortlessly supported when using the image dimension measurement system. Thanks to our record of support, we’ve
been able to receive repeat orders.”

“We’ve increased our inspection quantity, leading to increased


trust.”
“Because we’ve been able to reduce the amount of time used to measure each item, we can increase the quantity of inspections and perform
inspection in an amount of time that is shorter than it was in the past. Increasing the quantity of inspections has allowed us to reduce the defect
ratio and increase the amount of jobs that can be ordered due to our record of proper data management.”

“It has reduced sample delivery times and increased accuracy,


resulting in increased mass-production orders.”
“The time needed to perform inspection and variations in the measurement results affect delivery periods. Using the image dimension measurement
system to conduct measurement allowed us to perform stabilised measurement in a short amount of time, which has helped to shorten delivery
periods and improve accuracy. In many cases, a client chooses a company for mass production following the results of ordering samples from multiple
companies, and along those lines, our company has increased the number of projects that have led to mass production orders from samples.”

“With the implementation of an inspection/management system and


data-based demonstrations, we’ve been able to develop new customers.”
“Though we are making efforts to develop new customers in order to boost our business performance, it has been painfully difficult to demonstrate
our technological strength to companies that we have no previous business relationship with. We have effectively shown our technological
strength with our quality control system and the presentation of data, using measurement results, statistical values, and reports from the image
dimension measurement system has resulted in the development of new customers.”

How to achieve reliability = Measurement accuracy

The IM Series features a variety Model Head IM-6025 IM-6145 IM-7010 IM-7020

of measurements heads with Field of view


Wide-field measurement mode ø100 mm ø25 mm 200 × 200 mm 200 × 200 mm
High-accuracy measurement mode ø25 mm ø6 mm 125 × 125 mm 125 × 125 mm
varying fields of view and
Wide-field Without stage movement ±1 μm ±0.5 μm ±1.0 μm ±1.0 μm
accuracies to best fit your needs. measurement mode With stage movement − − ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm
Repeatability
High-accuracy Without stage movement ±0.5 μm ±0.1 μm ±0.5 μm ±0.5 μm
measurement mode With stage movement − − ±1.5 μm ±1.5 μm

Wide-field Without stitching ±5.0 μm*1 ±2.0 μm*2 ±5 μm*1 ±5 μm*1


measurement mode With stitching − − ±(7 + 0.02 L) µm*3 ±(7 + 0.02 L) µm*3
Measuring
accuracy ±2σ High-accuracy Without stitching ±2.0 μm*2 ±0.7 μm*4 ±2 μm*2 ±2 μm*2
measurement mode With stitching − − ±(4 + 0.02 L) µm*5 ±(4 + 0.02 L) µm*5
*1 In the range of ø80 mm from the centre of the stage and the operating temperature range of +23±1.0°C at the focused focal point position.
*2 In the range of ø20 mm from the centre of the stage and the operating temperature range of +23±1.0°C at the focused focal point position.
*3 In the range of 180 × 180 mm (4× R40), within the operating ambient temperature range of +23°C ±1°C at the focused focal point position,
and with a load weighing 2 kg or less on the stage (L = amount of stage movement in mm units)
*4 In the range of ø5 mm from the centre of the stage and the operating temperature range of +23±1.0°C at the focused focal point position.
*5 In the range of 120 × 120 mm, within the operating ambient temperature range of +23°C ±1°C at the focused focal point position,
and with a load weighing 2 kg or less on the stage (L = amount of stage movement in mm units)

The IM Series image dimension measurement system is calibrated in accordance with measurement references that have been defined by KEYENCE.
The standard that is used for calibration is outlined by Japanese national standards. At request, we will issue a certificate of calibration.

<International standard> Precision Image dimension


National Metrology Institute of External
Reference coordinate Reference measurement
Japan (NMIJ) of National Institute calibration
scale measuring chart system
of Advanced Industrial Science and organisation
Technology.
instrument IM Series

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How to keep a management system = Data storage and statistics /analysis

All measurement results are automatically stored on the built-in hard


disk drive. The task of inputting or entering values while viewing
the displayed values is completely unnecessary. In addition to
eliminating the time and effort taken by input/entry, it also eliminates
the risk of human error.

The measurement results, which have been saved to the hard disk drive, can be browsed from the
[Statistics/Analysis] menu.
The measurement results have been automatically tagged with the date and time of measurement and it is
possible to enter lot numbers, making search easy. Cumulative data can be analysed at any time, making
it possible to respond instantly even when there are sudden requests for the submission of measurement
results.

It’s possible to automatically calculate a variety of statistics from measurement results that have been
specified after searching with arbitrary conditions. Individual measurement results and statistics values can
be output as reports. Also, the measurement results can be output in CSV format, making it possible to
perform statistical processing with PC applications.

Critical statistical values required for inspection reports are provided by default Inspection records and reports can be prepared easily

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