The Definitive

Measurement System for

Low Volume, High Mix Production
IM Series Image Dimension Measurement System
 What is the IM Series Image Dimension Measurement System?

A Measurement System Specially for the Low-volume, High-mix Production Industry

What kind of measurement system is best suited to the low-volume, high-mix production industry?
ustry?
Automation is difficult due to the low production numbers of each type of part.
It is therefore worth having a highly versatile measurement system. However, this poses certain
tain
challenges, for example effective operation requires training and inconsistent measured values
ues can
occur between different operators.
So, how about a measurement system with all of the following advantages?

The versatility to measure anything

Anyone can easily take measurements
Eliminates errors due to judgement
Measurements can be taken very quickly

The IM Series is a measurement system that delivers all of the above.

In other words, it is a measurement system perfectly suited to the low-volume, high-mix productionn industry.

With conventional measurement devices With the IM Series

The measurement method varies for each product, Now anyone can take highly accurate
which presents issues such as variations in the measurements! Measurement time is also reduced
measurement speed and measured as the system is operated
edges depending on the entirely by mouse.
operator. This is perfect for our company
The more products because we can measure
we have, the bigger all drawing dimensions
the issue becomes. with one device.

A Measurement Device That's Fast, Accurate and Simple

The IM Series is an image dimension measurement system that delivers incredibly fast measurement, eliminates human error
and is easy for anyone to operate. Measurements can be taken while checking the entire part on the stage, meaning anyone
can take highly accurate measurements.

STEP 1
Select your tool

STEP 2
Simply drag the mouse

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 Incredibly Fast Measurement
As measurements can be taken while checking the entire target,
with no need for positioning, measurements that would take a
considerable time with conventional systems can be taken in just a
Ø100 mm
few minutes.
Content can be saved once measured allowing parts with the same
shape to be automatically identified, speeding up the measurement
time to just a few seconds.

With a field of view of Ø100 mm, measurements can be taken

while the entire part is in view.

Easy Operation That Anyone Can Use

As measurements can be easily taken using just a mouse,
inspection is not required.
Measuring a radius and curved surfaces couldn't be easier.
Even complex virtual line settings are set by just clicking on the
screen, so measurements can be taken very quickly.

Only a mouse is required to take measurements.

No special skills are needed, so anyone can easily use the
system.

Eliminates Human Error

Alignment and other human errors will not occur as edges are
automatically detected.
Dirt and burrs are also automatically detected and excluded.
What's more, errors due to focusing distance are eliminated by
using a lens with a large depth of field.

Edges are automatically detected and can be measured after dirt

and burrs are excluded.

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 Other Useful Functions

Easily Generate Inspection Reports

The IM Series includes a built-in function for creating inspection reports.
This takes the effort out of making inspection reports as users can create an inspection report in a single click after measuring the part. We
have received feedback from our customers who have customers of their own require inspection reports. They indicated that the IM Series
has helped to reduce their workload.Also, we have received comments that by generating inspection reports, customers who do not
currently require inspection reports have been able to increase the added value of their products in the eyes of their business partners.

Simply select the measurement points using a mouse Create an inspection report in a single click

Instant Measurement of Individual Items with the Automatic Measurement Function

The automatic measurement function is built into the IM‐7000 Series, so no set-up is required.
For straightforward dimensional measurements the measurements and creation of inspection reports can be fully automated.

Just place the target on the stage...

and select the measurement condition Fully automated measurement is now possible
check boxes

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Actual Measurement Process

Process of Measuring One Product Using the IM Series

This section shows a breakdown of the measurement process.

1 Place the target on the stage glass

Measurement is intuitive, as the entire target can be seen while
being measured.
Also, focusing on each and every measurement point is hardly
required thanks to the large depth of field.

2 Measure using the measurement tool

You can now measure just by clicking your measurement tool and
dragging the mouse.
You can also easily configure the dimensional tolerance, too.

3 Click the Print button to output an inspection report

Inspection reports can be output in a single click.
Measurement results can also be saved onto the hard disk drive.
Transferring data and generating inspection reports can reduce the
post-measurement workload.

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 Filled with Functions Especially for Our Low-volume, High-mix
Production Customers

User-Friendly Measurement Menu

The most frequently used measurements and angles
using lines, points, circles and arcs are all available in a
single tab.
Each measuring item comes with a video guide. Even
first-time users can use them confidently.

Full Range of Measurement Auxiliary Tools

Even complex measurements that are difficult for
conventional measurement systems to handle, such as
those measuring the centre of a circle with a virtual circle,
can be taken using intuitive click operations while viewing
the screen.

Versatile Application Tools

With plenty of specialised measurement tools for
extremely small rounded corners and curved surfaces,
pitch measurement, screw measurement, etc., work
efficiency can be improved.
There are also GD&T tools for concentricity, true
positioning, and so on.

Automatic Element Extraction Function

Elements such as lines, circles, and arcs can be
automatically extracted just by highlighting the target,
saving further setup effort.

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 Using CAD Data (Optional IM-H2C import module)

Using a DXF-formatted CAD drawing, you can import

data essential for measurement.
The IM Series identifies the appearance of areas imported
from the drawing, so dimensions can be automatically
measured.

Generating Customised Inspection Reports (Optional IM-H1T data transfer software)

Automatically transfer results measured with the IM Series

into designated cells in a spreadsheet on your PC.
Generate inspection reports with customised formats for Measurement results

a wide range of uses.

PC

Traceability System Diagram

The reference scale used in the manufacture, inspection, National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ) of
International standard National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science
calibration is linked to the JCSS accredited operator and Technology

reference scale, so traceability is established to national JCSS accredited calibration Reference scale
laboratory
standards.
Secondary standard Precision coordinate measuring instrument

Common standard Reference scale

Measuring instrument to be IM-7000 Series image dimension measurement

calibrated system

Space-saving Design (Approx. A3 Size)

The compact body and integrated monitor greatly reduce
the space required for installation. Approx. A3 size
Easy to install, wherever you want to use it.
Thanks to the temperature sensor you can achieve
accurate measurements without being affected by the
surrounding environment.

Optical comparator IM-7000 Series Measuring microscope

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