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High-accuracy laser for error-proofing

Detect quality issues early in your production process

Error-proofing solutions in manufacturing are critical to produce the best quality products. Poka yoke and andon systems provide immediate indication of quality issues.

High-accuracy lasers and even machine vision solutions are frequently used to automate these applications to prevent quality defects from reaching the customer. But, small changes in distance are difficult to detect and solutions can become expensive quickly.

ifm's OMH laser sensor catches production quality issues before the product is packaged and shipped, reducing the overall cost of errors. The price vs. performance ration makes the OMH laser affordable and reliable to catch errors as early in the process as possible.

Graph of cost vs. location of errors with slope of line flatter when error detected at the machine and very steep when detected at the customer site.

The sooner errors are detected in the manufacturing process, the smaller the cost of those errors.

Highlights of ifm's OMH laser sensor

  • Digital and analog output variants
  • 3 operating modes to maximize performance: Standard, Power, and Speed
  • Up to 1,200 Hz measuring frequency for fast applications in Speed mode
  • Resolution up to 0.01 mm possible for detection of small objects
  • Robust die-cast zinc housing to hold up in harsh industrial environments