A high-resolution capacitative imaging sensor for manufacturing applications

Author

Novak, J.L. ; Wiczer, J.J.

Author_Institution

Sandia Nat. Lab., Albuquerque, NM, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

9-11 Apr 1991

Firstpage

2071

Abstract

A high-resolution capacitive image sensing technique for measuring edge and surface profiles during manufacturing processes has been invented. A prototype device utilizing this technique consists of two 500-μm-diameter electrodes fabricated on a printed circuit board with a 250-μm gap between them. As the device is mechanically scanned over the workpiece, the spatial variations in the edge or surface to be measured interfere with an electric field imposed between the electrodes, altering the mutual capacitance. The sensor functions as a near-field proximity sensor, producing range images of surface imperfections. This sensor has been used in applications requiring a preview image of burns on the edge of a machined part and other processes requiring an inspection image after automated deburring operations

Keywords

image sensors; inspection; manufacturing processes; automated deburring; capacitative imaging sensor; edge profiles; inspection image; manufacturing; near-field proximity sensor; range images; spatial variations; surface imperfections; surface profiles; Capacitance measurement; Capacitive sensors; Electric variables measurement; Electrodes; High-resolution imaging; Image sensors; Manufacturing processes; Mechanical variables measurement; Printed circuits; Prototypes;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Robotics and Automation, 1991. Proceedings., 1991 IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Sacramento, CA

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2163-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ROBOT.1991.131932

Filename

131932