Perfect Geometry, Perfect Products: Geometric Feature Inspection in Manufacturing
In precision manufacturing, geometric accuracy isn’t just a quality standard — it’s a performance requirement. Components must meet exact specifications in shape, size, and relative positioning to function properly, especially in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and electronics. This is where Geometric Feature Inspection plays a vital role, powered by advanced image processing systems.
What is Geometric Feature Inspection?
Geometric feature inspection involves analyzing the physical dimensions and spatial relationships of features on a manufactured part — such as holes, slots, edges, radii, angles, and distances. Using high-resolution imaging combined with advanced software algorithms, this process ensures every component conforms to its design specifications (GD&T).
Whether it’s checking the roundness of a hole, the flatness of a surface, or the alignment between two features, geometric inspection delivers the precision required for complex assemblies to work flawlessly.
Commonly Inspected Features:
- Hole position and diameter
- Edge straightness and bevel angles
- Radii and chamfer measurements
- Parallelism and perpendicularity
- Slot width and spacing
- Flatness, roundness, and symmetry
The Technology Behind It
Our systems use a combination of 2D and 3D imaging, telecentric lenses, sub-pixel measurement algorithms, and machine vision software to extract precise geometric data. For more complex parts, we also integrate structured light or laser triangulation to capture 3D profiles and surface contours.
With micron-level accuracy and real-time processing, manufacturers can detect deviations early and prevent costly downstream errors.
Benefits for Manufacturers
- Eliminates Manual Measuring Errors – say goodbye to subjective visual checks or slow caliper-based inspections.
- In-Line Measurement at Full Production Speed -no need to interrupt the flow — inspections are automated and fast.
- High Repeatability – consistent and objective evaluations ensure tight tolerances are maintained.
- Data-Driven Quality Control – inspection results are logged and visualized for trend analysis and process optimization.
Expertise That Makes the Difference
QuaVis has everything you need: deep knowledge of geometry inspection methods, optics, and expertise in industrial environments. Our custom inspection solutions are designed to handle everything from simple profile checks to high-complexity geometric analysis — all with seamless integration into your existing production line or metrology process.
We don’t just measure features — we help you build better products.
