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Edge inspection system

US6085624A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1997
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/152
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for inspecting at least one edge of metal strip after the at least one edge has been trimmed by at least one cutting device. Included is an inspection station that has at least one image producer for forming at least one image of the at least one edge passing the inspection station. The at least one image is analyzed to determine at least one quality characteristic of the at least one trimmed edge.

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