Inspecting the top and sidewalls of a cylindrical part often requires several cameras, additional mounting space, and more complex integration. In this Quality Magazine article, R.J. Wilson’s Joe Gugliotti explains how pericentric lenses capture a top view and a 360° lateral view in a single image. Read the complete article to explore applications involving medical vials, molded caps, gears, and bottle threads—and learn what to consider when selecting the lens, camera sensor, lighting, and part presentation.
- Machine vision
- Optical metrology
- Application engineering
- CAGE Code 0QC65