// SHOP-FLOOR OPTICAL COMPATIBILITY MATRIX

Certified Inspection Optics & Rigging Blueprints

Sightline Edge AI operates as an agnostic, edge-native optical appliance. To achieve sub-100µm burr discrimination and freeze high-speed tool wear under harsh coolant mist, our engineers have tested and verified the following optical sensors, vibration-locked C-mount glass, and anti-glare ring arrays.

Engineering Neutrality & Transparency: CreativesNext Systems does not lock clients into proprietary camera hardware. Recommendations below link to verified original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and trusted partner distributors. Qualified hardware acquisitions support ongoing zero-docker firmware development without any added expense to your line setup.

01. Optical Sensor Modules & Industrial Cameras

TARGET: ZONE A (SPINDLE WEAR) & ZONE B (BURR AOI)

Lab Tested 12.3MP 2K Ingestion OpenELAB Core

OpenELAB Sony IMX477 High-Precision C-Mount Module

Recommended for Zone B (Workpiece Edge & Burr Discrimination)

Back-illuminated Sony Exmor RS CMOS sensor delivering pristine edge sharpness without chromic aberration. Fully certified for MIPI-CSI and UVC high-bandwidth bridges.

Sensor Native	Sony IMX477 (1/2.3")
Lens Standard	C-Mount / CS-Mount (Metal Ring)
Resolution Output	4056 × 3040 @ 30fps (2K Mode)
Protocol Driver	V4L2 / UVC Compliant

Source via OpenELAB Hardware →

Global Shutter High-Speed Motion

Industrial Global Shutter 2.3MP High-Framerate Cam

Recommended for Zone A (Continuous Tool & Spindle Flute AOI)

Eliminates rolling-shutter jelly distortion on rotating drill bits, endmills, and flycutters up to 12,000 RPM tool carousel indexing.

Shutter Architecture	Global Exposure Hardware
Frame Rate Ingestion	1080p @ 60fps / 120fps burst
Interface Bus	USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (Direct UVC)
Chassis Material	Anodized CNC Aluminum Housing

Source via Industrial Partner →

Permanent Cell PoE RTSP Native

Ruggedized 2K Industrial PoE Machine-Vision Cam

Recommended for Extended Production Enclosures (High-EMI Lines)

Direct ethernet streaming via RTSP/H.264 up to 100 meters without USB signal loss. Built-in opto-isolated I/O for hardware-level trigger sync.

Transport Stream	RTSP / H.264 over TCP
Power Standard	IEEE 802.3af PoE (Single Cable)
Optics Base	Standard C-Mount Threaded
Latency Rating	< 85ms on LAN Ingestion

Review Procurement Specs →

02. Industrial C-Mount Lenses with Focus Lock

TUNED FOR 150MM - 500MM WORKING DISTANCES (WD)

Vibration Lock Low Optical Distortion

12mm F1.4 10-Megapixel Industrial Fixed-Focal Lens

Optimal Standoff: 200mm to 350mm (Full Part AOI Inspection)

Equipped with manual iris and focus thumbscrews that mechanically lock into place, preventing focal drift caused by heavy CNC milling vibrations.

Focal Length	12mm Fixed / F1.4 Aperture
Distortion Rate	< 0.1% Barrel Distortion
Locking Mechanism	Twin Knurled Set-Screws
Format Coverage	Up to 1" Sensor Matrix

View Lens Blueprint & Specs →

Micro Inspection High Magnification

25mm F1.8 Telephoto Macro Inspection Optic

Optimal Standoff: 400mm+ (High Stand-Off Flute Wear Analysis)

Allows mounting the camera outside the direct coolant trajectory while providing 5x optical magnification of micro-cracks on carbide cutting edges.

Focal Length	25mm Precision Telephoto
Field of View (FOV)	14.8° Narrow Angle
Thread Interface	Solid Machined C-Mount Brass
Weight / Rigidity	110g All-Metal Body

View Lens Blueprint & Specs →

Space Constrained Compact Robot Arm

M12 Industrial S-Mount Multi-Focal Pack

For articulated mini-robot tool turrets and pick-and-place arms

Ultra-compact optics pack containing 6mm, 8mm, and 12mm threaded M12 lenses with vibration-resistant O-rings for extremely tight CNC enclosures.

Mount Standard	M12 × 0.5 Pitch
Lens Array	6mm / 8mm / 12mm Set
IR Characteristic	650nm IR-Cut Filter Integrated
Form Factor	< 18mm Total Length

View S-Mount Options →

03. Anti-Coolant Glare Illumination Arrays

HIGH-LUX 5500K WITH INTEGRATED POLARIZERS

Polarized Anti-Reflection

70mm Industrial Polarized Diffuse LED Ring Array

Mandatory for Wet Machining & Polished Metal Workpieces

Eliminates the hot spots and specular glare caused by cutting fluids, emulsion oils, and mirror-finished aluminum surfaces. Provides pure edge contrast for Sightline AI.

Illumination Power	24,000 Lux @ 100mm
Polarization Mode	Integrated Cross-Polarizer Film
Power Input	12V - 24V DC Industrial Terminal
Diffuser Shell	Oil-Resistant Frosted Acrylic

Inspect Illumination Unit →

Darkfield AOI Burr Shadow Contrast

High-Intensity Dual LED Gooseneck Spotlight

Low-Angle Raking Light for Micro-Burr Height Detection

Allows low-angle raking illumination. By casting crisp micro-shadows behind milling burrs, Sightline's Zone B neural detector doubles its sensitivity on fine parts.

Arm Configuration	Dual 450mm Rigid Steel Flexible
Color Temperature	6500K True Daylight White
Mount Type	Threaded Base / DIN Plate
Dimming Control	0-100% Linear Potentiometer

Review Spec Sheet →

Silhouette AOI >95% Uniformity

Precision Edge-Lit Machine-Vision Backlight Panel

For Spindle Runout, Flute Profiling & Burr Silhouetting

Placed behind cutting tools or stamped parts to create ultra-sharp binary silhouettes. Eliminates surface texture reflections for mathematically perfect edge measurement.

Active Window	100mm × 100mm Diffused Area
Luminance Flatness	±5% Edge-to-Edge Uniformity
Strobe Input	24V DC / 0-5V Opto Trigger Pin
Enclosure Grade	IP67 Waterproof Sealed Housing

Source Backlight Hardware →

04. Heavy-Duty Magnetic Rigging & Splash Enclosures

ZERO-CREEP SHOP-FLOOR RETROFITS

Zero-Drift 100kg Holding Force

Central-Lock Magnetic Articulated Inspection Rig

Instant 5-Minute Non-Destructive CNC Wall Attachment

Industrial switchable magnetic base clamps instantly onto cast-iron machine columns. Single central hydraulic lock knob immobilizes all three joints simultaneously.

Magnetic Force	100 kgf (980 N) Permanent On/Off
Thread Interface	Standard 1/4"-20 & M8 Machine Post
Reach Radius	350mm Extended Articulation
Vibration Rating	Zero Slip under G-Force Milling

View Rigging Hardware →

IP65 Sealed Chip Guard

CNC Shield Box with Replaceable Quartz Window

Protects Sensors from Flying Chips & High-Pressure Coolant Jets

Sealed aluminum housing featuring an optical-grade quartz front window that repels oil emulsion. Includes internal cable strain-relief and purge air nozzle fitting.

Protection Class	IP65 / NEMA 4X Resistant
Window Substrate	Scratch-Proof AR Coated Quartz
Cable Ingress	PG9 Compression Cable Gland
Air Purge Tap	1/8" Quick-Connect Air Port

Source Enclosure Specs →

Continuous Purge Coolant Deflector

Pneumatic Optical Air-Knife & Window Shield Purge

Prevents Coolant Mist and Cutting Fluid Fogging on Lenses

Connects to shop-floor pneumatic lines (4-6 bar) to blow a continuous high-velocity laminar air curtain across the quartz window, keeping optics crystal clear 24/7.

Air Consumption	35-45 L/min @ 4 Bar Line Pressure
Nozzle Slit	0.05mm Continuous Precision Slot
Pneumatic Fitting	6mm Push-in Industrial Fitting
Body Machining	Corrosion-Resistant Hard Anodized

View Air-Purge Rigging Specs →

Emerging R&D: Multi-Modal Acoustic & Spindle Telemetry

Sightline’s firmware roadmap is expanding beyond vision alone. Our engineering labs are currently benchmarking contact piezoelectric sensors and ultrasound microphones trained on proprietary Kaggle machining datasets. By correlating visual tool wear with spindle acoustic chatter signatures, future releases will detect tool breakdown milliseconds before optical cleavage occurs.

// CURRENT VALIDATION PHASE: HIGH-SENSITIVITY PIEZO PICKUPS & USB-AUDIO PCM INGESTION (Q3 ROADMAP)