Uploaded on Jul 27, 2026
This presentation explains profile projectors, also known as optical comparators or shadowgraph projectors. It covers their working principle, construction, different types, and applications across industries such as automotive, medical, electronics, packaging, fasteners, and gears. It also highlights how profile projectors support accurate and reliable 2D measurement of industrial components.
Profile Projectors for Industrial Metrology by Sipcon Technologies
PROFILE PROJECTORS
Precision Optical Comparators for Industrial Metrology
Sipcon's Range of Profile Projectors
S I P C O N T E C H N O L O G I E S P V T. LT D .
Leading Manufacturer & Supplier in India
What Is a Profile Projector?
A non-contact optical measuring instrument for precise 2D inspection
Profile projector also known as an Optical Comparator or Shadowgraph
Projector, it is classified under Industrial Metrology Systems.
It uses a light source, lenses, and mirrors to magnify and project the contour
of a part onto a screen — enabling accurate evaluation of dimensions, angles,
and shapes with micron-level accuracy.
Available in horizontal and vertical models
Measuring range from 50×50 mm to 400×300 mm
Compatible with digital readouts (DRO) & metrology software
Sipcon Profile Projector with Digital Readout (DRO)
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Working Principle & Construction
How optics, mechanics, and electronics combine to measure a part
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Light Source Optics Work Stage Digital Readout
A tungsten/filament lamp produces a Condensers, lenses, and mirrors The part sits on an X-Y stage with Measurements are displayed on a
parallel beam of light large enough to project a magnified shadow of the linear encoders that precisely track DRO or computer screen via
cover the test piece. part onto a screen. movement. metrology software.
The operator identifies reference points on the projected shadow (using crosshairs) and moves the stage to measure length, angle, or arc — or the
system calculates these automatically. This principle later evolved into Vision Measuring Systems, which use digital images and automatic edge
detection.
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Vertical Profile Projector
Precision measurement of flat parts using a vertical optical system
Vertical profile projectors direct the light path straight down through the part
onto the screen, making them the standard choice for flat, thin components
that need quick, repeatable 2-axis measurement.
Ideal for flat and thin components
Straightforward loading & viewing on a horizontal stage
Pairs well with DRO and CAD-overlay software
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Horizontal Profile Projector
Built for larger and cylindrical components with a horizontal viewing axis
Horizontal profile projectors route the optical path along a horizontal axis,
giving more clearance for bulky or long parts and making them ideal for
inspecting larger or cylindrical components.
Handles larger and heavier parts
Well suited to cylindrical and long components
Extended optical path for consistent clarity
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Shadowgraph Profile Projector
Clear, magnified profile views using shadow projection
Shadowgraph profile projectors project a magnified shadow of the part onto
a large screen, often within a curtained or enclosed cabinet that blocks
ambient light for a sharper, higher-contrast profile.
Large-screen shadow projection
Enclosed setup minimizes ambient light interference
Well suited to high-magnification profile checks
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Coaxial Profile Projector
High-accuracy measurement with advanced coaxial illumination
Coaxial profile projectors illuminate the part along the same axis as the
viewing optics, reducing shadow distortion and delivering high-accuracy
measurements for detailed inspections.
Coaxial illumination reduces shadow distortion
Integrates well with CAD overlay software
Suited to high-accuracy, detailed inspection work
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Industries We Serve
Wherever precise 2D measurement of small parts is required
Automotive Cutting Tools Medical
Pharma Packaging Rubber Electrical & Electronics
Fasteners & Gears Spring Aluminium Extrusion
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Why Choose Sipcon
A leading Profile Projector manufacturer and supplier in India
Reliability & Accuracy Nationwide Presence Dedicated Support
High-quality Profile Projectors with DRO for Offices across Ambala, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Prompt service and a dedicated service team
precise measurement, indispensable for Chennai, Bangalore, Rajkot & Indore. backing every installation.
factory inspection.
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Get the Right Profile Projector
for Your Application
Contact Sipcon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for competitive pricing and expert guidance.
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+91 82229 29966
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