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On-line Optical Patternation for Quality Control
In order to perform quality control functions, it is essential to have an accurate quantitative representation of the spray. Only Nexum Research with its proprietary software, which is based on the physics of light interaction with small droplets can provide this. These corrections include
- Perspective
- Laser sheet inhomogeneity
- The efficiency of the Mie scattering process
An accurate representation of the spray is only the first step. The spray image needs to be converted into quantitative parameter measurements. Some companies have proprietary analysis methods. These might be based on older mechanical patternation technologies. Other users may have no prior quantitative methods and need assistance in translating their qualitative assessment into a quantitative analysis. At Nexum Research, we understand that everybody's situation is unique in some way and that some customization is required to meet your needs. We expect to use our broad experience to work with you to develop validated quantitative analytical techniques that meet you requirements. Our systems have been built into robotic lines, and specialized spray chambers.Optical patternation for quality control provides reproducible quantitative data, which can be used to log process line performance. Instead of reacting when the process is out of control, performance can be monitored in a continuous fashion and analyzed for trends preventing costly emergency recovery scenarios. Data can be stored in secure file systems to serve as record of performance in compliance with quality management systems.
Optical Patternation vs Mechanical Patternation
Optical patternation is fast. Mechanical patternators can take many minutes to build up an accurate representation of the sprays distribution. The optical patternation process and analysis takes less than 2 seconds. In all of our installations, achieving stable operating conditions limits the throughput of the system.Optical patternation provides far more spatial resolution than any mechanical patternator possibly could. In addition optical patternators offer the possibility of temporal resolution. It is possible to check the steadiness of the pattern
.More Information?
For more information on optical patternation and how it can be used to provide quantitative quality control information for your application contact
Dr. Ross Underhill
Director, OSPA Development
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