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Imaging Objects Behind a Screen With a High Speed Camera

Slow motion image of spinning fan blades filmed with Fastec TS5 high speed camera, f/2.8 and 1600fps

When using high-speed cameras to troubleshoot industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment, the objects or parts to record are often partially obscured by a protective screen or grate. Removing the screen may not always be safe or even possible. Throughout this article we will be looking at images of a fan that is rotating at 50Hz and placed behind a screen. The challenge is to be able to take images of… Read More

How to Use High Speed Cameras for Preventive Maintenance to Reduce Downtime

Slow-Motion Image of Candy Wrapper filmed with a Fastec high speed camera for industrial machinery troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance (PM) of mechanized production lines often requires visual inspection of moving parts such as motors, gears, belts, pulleys, chains, etc. Some parts may be obstructed from view by other machinery or hidden from view in enclosures or cabinets while the line is in operation. While conducting PM procedures, service personnel may routinely shut down a line, open the cabinets or enclosures, and check mechanical parts for wear. To… Read More