Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine - QualiVMM™ HI
The QualiVMM™ HI Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine provides fast, automated 2D optical measurement with accuracy up to ±2 μm for high-volume and batch inspection. With a φ100 mm field of view, its horizontal telecentric lens captures the complete profile of a workpiece from the side in a single image. This makes the IWS-200 well suited for cylindrical components, fasteners, connectors, precision-machined parts, and other industrial components where side-profile measurement provides clear access to critical features.
A simple one-button measurement process reduces inspection time and setup requirements. After the workpiece is placed on the stage, the system automatically recognizes features and completes a comprehensive measurement report in under five seconds. The QualiVMM™ HI is designed for quality-control departments in electronics, hardware manufacturing, precision machining, and industrial production, particularly where rapid dimensional inspection is essential for maintaining production throughput.
The QualiVMM™ HI IWS-200 has a compact 715 × 263 × 318 mm footprint and weighs 31 kg, making it suitable for laboratory and production-floor inspection environments. Its horizontal telecentric lens maintains a fixed 145 mm working distance from the stage center and provides a 12 mm depth of field, helping maintain consistent imaging without frequent focus adjustments between workpieces. The measurement stage supports loads up to 20 kg, allowing inspection of a wide range of compact industrial components.
Powered by Geomea flash measurement software, the system can identify multiple workpieces and measurement features from a single captured image. All dimensions within the field can be measured simultaneously, with complete results generated in less than five seconds. Automated results are classified as OK, NG, or WAIT, supporting efficient quality reporting and SPC processes. The software also supports CAD data import and export, helping integrate dimensional inspection with existing product design and quality-management workflows.
For manufacturers seeking a fast optical measuring machine for batch inspection, the QualiVMM™ HI combines horizontal telecentric imaging, automated feature recognition, rapid 2D dimensional measurement, and streamlined reporting in a compact inspection system.
Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine - QualiVMM™ HI Applications
The QualiVMM™ HI Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine is designed for quality-control departments and production environments that require fast, fixture-free batch inspection of small precision components. Its horizontal optical configuration is particularly effective for parts where side-profile imaging provides clear access to critical dimensions and geometric features.
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Precision Fasteners and Threaded Parts: Inspect screw and bolt profiles from the side, including thread pitch, thread angle, major and minor diameters, and lead according to drawing specifications.
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Precision Springs: Measure coil diameter, wire diameter, pitch, free length, and overall spring geometry across multiple samples without dedicated fixtures.
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Electronic Connectors and Terminals: Check contact pin dimensions, connector body profiles, terminal shapes, and lead geometry for dimensional consistency during high-volume production.
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Stamped Metal Parts: Verify hole positions, slot widths, edge contours, and punched features across batches of stamped components.
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Injection Molded Parts: Perform non-contact profile measurement on plastic components, checking dimensional accuracy and feature positions while helping protect delicate surfaces.
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Precision Hardware and Small Machined Parts: Inspect gears, miniature shafts, and other precision-machined components against specified dimensional tolerances.
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Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs): Measure PCB outlines, hole positions, and selected component or footprint geometry for production inspection and sampling.
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Medical Device Components: Perform non-contact dimensional inspection of surgical instrument components, catheter tips, implant profiles, and other small precision parts.
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Magnetic Materials and Low-Voltage Components: Check the profiles and dimensional tolerances of magnetic cores, relay components, miniature circuit breaker parts, and related electrical components.
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Clock and Watch Components: Inspect fine gear profiles, watch case dimensions, and other precision timepiece components where small features and tight tolerances require accurate optical measurement.
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Cutting Tools: Measure cutting-edge profiles, tool inserts, and other dimensional parameters for toolroom inspection, production quality control, and incoming component verification.
Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine - QualiVMM™ HI Key Features
The QualiVMM™ HI Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine combines horizontal telecentric imaging, instant 2D optical measurement, and automated inspection to reduce measurement time and operator involvement. A single button initiates part recognition, dimensional measurement, tolerance evaluation, and report generation, helping improve inspection consistency across batch production.
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Sub-Pixel Edge Detection with Automatic Deburring: Advanced image processing identifies component edges beyond the standard pixel grid, filters burrs and outlier points, and applies least-squares fitting to geometric elements. This supports measurement accuracy of up to ±2.0 μm.
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Full-Field Flash Measurement Without Stage Movement: The complete φ100 mm field of view is captured and processed in a single image, with measurement results available in under five seconds. This removes the stage movement and refocusing steps associated with conventional dimensional inspection.
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One-Button Automatic Inspection: Place the workpiece on the measuring stage and press one button to start automatic part recognition, dimensional measurement, tolerance evaluation, and report generation.
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Simultaneous Batch Measurement of Multiple Parts: Multiple workpieces visible within the measurement field can be identified and measured from one image, allowing operators to inspect several components at the same time without repositioning each part.
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Automatic Position and Orientation Correction: The software stores the registered geometry of each part type and automatically compensates for changes in position and orientation. This enables reliable measurement without dedicated fixtures or manual alignment.
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OK / NG / WAIT Result Classification: The system compares measured dimensions with preset tolerance limits and automatically classifies results as OK, NG, or WAIT, providing an immediate inspection decision for each component.
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High-Depth-of-Field, Low-Distortion Telecentric Lens: A 12 mm depth of field accommodates variations in component height while reducing the need for focus adjustments. The telecentric optical design minimizes perspective-related dimensional errors across the measurement field.
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20 MP 1-Inch USB 3.0 Camera: The high-resolution camera captures fine edges and small component features across the φ100 mm field of view, supporting precise image processing and sub-pixel dimensional analysis.
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Parallel Backlight with Optional Ring Light: The parallel LED backlight creates high-contrast silhouettes for accurate contour measurement. An optional surface ring light provides additional illumination for reflective components and surface features.
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SPC Data Management and Output: Integrated statistical process control functions support measurement-data tracking, trend analysis, and process capability evaluation, helping quality teams monitor production consistency.
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CAD Data Import and Export: CAD reference data can be imported for inspection setup, while measurement results can be exported in compatible formats for integration with engineering, production, and quality-management systems.
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Multilingual Interface and Windows 10 Compatibility: Geomea measurement software supports Windows 10 in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments, with interface options including English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and additional languages for international use.
Theory and Method
The QualiVMM™ HI IWS-200 uses a horizontal telecentric optical system to capture the side profile of precision components. A parallel backlight positioned behind the workpiece creates a high-contrast silhouette, which is recorded by the 20 MP camera in a single image. The telecentric lens keeps the optical rays parallel to the measurement axis, maintaining consistent magnification across the φ100 mm field of view and 12 mm depth of field. This minimizes perspective-related dimensional errors and helps maintain consistent measurement accuracy throughout the inspection area.
The Geomea measurement software uses sub-pixel edge detection to identify component boundaries with precision beyond the camera's individual pixel resolution. An automatic deburring process filters unwanted noise and outlier points before least-squares regression is applied to the refined edge data. This processing sequence supports measurement accuracy of up to ±2.0 μm and repeatability of ±0.5 μm, including applications involving components with minor surface variations. The system can measure a wide range of geometric features, including points, lines, circles, arcs, angles, ellipses, O-rings, grooves, and rectangles from a single captured image.
With flash measurement technology, the entire field of view is captured and analyzed without stage movement. A complete measurement cycle can be completed in under five seconds, reducing inspection time for batch production. The software stores registered part profiles and automatically compensates for changes in part position and orientation, allowing components to be recognized and measured without precise manual alignment or dedicated fixtures.
Multiple workpieces positioned within the measurement field can also be recognized and measured simultaneously. After inspection, measurement results are automatically compiled into reports, with SPC data output available for production monitoring, process analysis, and quality-management workflows.
Horizontal Instant Vision Measuring Machine - QualiVMM™ HI Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Measuring Range |
φ100 mm (stage outer diameter: 120 mm) |
| Working Distance |
145 mm (fixed, to stage center) |
| Measurement Accuracy |
±2.0 μm |
| Repeatability Accuracy |
±0.5 µm |
| Image Sensor |
1-inch USB3.0, 20 MP |
| Contour Illumination |
Parallel LED bottom light source |
| Surface Illumination |
Ring light (optional) |
| Lens Type |
Single-magnification telecentric lens |
| Depth of Field |
12 mm |
| Stage Load Capacity |
20 kg |
| Measurement Software |
Geomea dedicated flash measurement software |
| Test Time |
<5 seconds (≤100 measurement sizes) |
| Output Data |
Automatic test data report (OK / NG / WAIT) |
| Measurement Functions |
Point, line, circle, arc, angle, distance, ellipse, O-ring, groove, rectangle, parallelism |
| Auxiliary Functions |
Intersection, parallel, perpendicular, tangential, bisection |
| Geometric Tolerances |
Dimensional, position, and form/position tolerances (concentricity, perpendicularity, parallelism, roundness, straightness, contour, etc.) |
| SPC |
Supported |
| CAD Data I/O |
Import and export supported |
| Operating System |
Windows 10, 32/64-bit |
| Operating Language |
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (additional languages available) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 45°C |
| Humidity |
45% to 75% RH |
| Vibration Limit |
<0.002 g, <15 Hz |
| Voltage |
220V / 50 Hz / 10A (110V is also available) |
| Instrument Dimensions (D×W×H) |
715 × 263 × 318 mm (excluding display) |
| Net Weight |
31 kg |
| Certification |
CE, GOST |
