In order to obtain the images of the fibers the FibreShape systems relie on scanners and digital microscopes with transmissive light units. The use of scanners is crucial for success. They enable the characterization of advanced geometrical properties but at the same time support specimen of large sizes and the measurement of many specimen in a single batch. Microscopes are employed when a higher resolution is required such as for the width measurement in the range of microns.
- Film Scanner: Model Name D
Reflecta 10 T (optical resolution approx. 3600 dpi):
Length measurement: 12µm – 1cm, fineness measurement: 10µm – 100µm
Example: Analysis of recycled carbon fibers
2. A4 scanner with sample feeder: Model Name FH
Measuring range for the A4 scanner Epson V850 (optical resolution approx. 1800 dpi):
Length measurement: 30µm – 20 cm, Fineness / thickness measurement : 30µm to 3mm
Example: Analysis of spruce wood fibers (for MDF)
3. Digital light microscope:
Length measurement: 3µm – 100µm, fineness measurement: 2µm – 20 µm
With these 3 optical systems, length measurements of fibres with a length of 3 µm to 20 cm and fineness measurements of 2µm to 1mm can be carried out.