Edge inspection system
US6085624A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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