Automated Method for Evaluating the Edge Quality of Cut-Sheet Papers, 1998 Finishing and Converting Conference Proceedings
The precision, sharpness, and cleanliness of the edges of cut sheet papers has a dramatic effect on the performance of the papers in copiers and printers. Several manual methods have been used to evaluate the cut quality of such papers. Apogee Systems in conjunction with Georgia Pacific’s Ashdown Mill have developed an automated method and instrument for measuring the edges of GP’s cut-sheet papers. Using an 11 X 17 – inch tabletop scanner, a PC, and specialized image analysis software (Spec*Edge), the system provides a variety of quality-related measurements. This presentation describes the features, the measurements generated, and an engineering comparison to human visual evaluations.