In-Line Optical Transmission Imaging of Decals for Quality Control - Task 3

Research output: NRELPoster

Abstract

Quality monitoring is a critical aspect for manufacturing systems. Ideally the monitoring would be done in-line, be non-contact, non-destructive, and fast. This would enable reduced scrap and higher throughput. This poster presents an optical transmission method for evaluating and mapping coatings. With the method shown in the poster we can visualize optical variations on the macro and micro scales. This allows us to see the overall trend in loading in both the cross web and down web directions. Furthermore, we can visualize defects such dewetting spots, streaks, clumps, and pinholes where there is a lack of coating. The optical transmission signal has been found to be proportional to the IrOx loading signal using XRF measurements. Therefore, an optical transmission setup can be installed in-line and allow for a fast, non-contact method for mapping loading variations and defects.
Original languageAmerican English
PublisherNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NamePresented at the R2R Consortium Annual Meeting, 4-6 September 2024, Golden, Colorado

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PO-5K00-91191

Keywords

  • coating uniformity
  • in-line monitoring
  • in-line optical imaging
  • transmission imaging

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