Current Research

Non-contact, Precise Gap Measurement Systems and Methods


Principal investigator:

Mohammed Omar

Graduate student(s):

Konda Reddy
Yi Zhou

Sponsor(s):

BMW Manufacturing

Brief abstract:

This project aims at developing a new instrument for the non-contact gap measurement for vehicular interior trim components. The system should be repeatable and reliable with high accuracy, in addition to robust scan methods. 


Impact:

Accurate fit and finish for vehicular trim components.

Enable root cause analysis efforts.

Project schedule:

Initiated in 2009 and is continuing till 2011

Publications:

Reddy, K., Omar, M. A., Zhou, Y., Mayyas, A., “Spatially constrained scanning scheme applied for gap measurements”, Submitted to the Journal of Machine Vision and Applications (2010)

Preliminary results:

New prototype is validated through pilot study and bench marked against commercial products.

Clemson University