Coaxial Lights and When to Use Them
It can be challenging to select the right illumination for your application. With the wide range of lighting options on the market, it is crucial to choose the right illumination early in the design phase to save cost and integration efforts. But how do you select the optimal lighting type for your vision application?
We would like to help you and present here when it is best to use and use coaxial lighting.
How coaxial lights workWhen and how to use coaxial lights
Coaxial lights direct light onto the object with a semi-transparent mirror.
The light reflected from the object passes through the semi-transparent mirror into the aperture of the camera; diffusely reflected light, on the other hand, radiates past the lens. This effect can be controlled by altering the distance between the camera and the object.
Coaxial light is suitable for creating high contrast at the edges of reflective objects.
Tip: This effect can be controlled via the distance from the camera to the object.
Application example: Inspection of scratches or damage on semi-gloss, glossy, or reflective components and surfaces.
Complete your lighting setup with the right lighting accessories
Find everything you need to properly illuminate your application. Each lighting setup requires a power supply and can be supplemented with additional accessories for perfect illumination: power supplies, brackets, diffusors and polarizers.
Need help choosing your illumination?
Our Lighting Advisor provides individual product recommendations by guiding you step by step to a selection of suitable lighting and components. Select the lighting for your vision system as early as possible during your design process.
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