Angle measurements on the Mentor Visual iQ+ VideoProbe 

In this article:

• Angle measurement capability: Explains how the Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe measures true 3D angles between two lines defined by three points, supporting accurate in‑situ inspections on flat and complex surfaces.
• Practical applications: Highlights typical use cases such as erosion and wear angle checks (e.g., dilution chutes) in industrial remote visual inspection workflows.
• Accuracy best practices: Shares guidance on cursor placement and 3D point‑cloud verification to reduce noise and improve reliable angle measurement results.

What angle measurements are available on the Mentor Visual iQ+ VideoProbe?

Measures the 3D angle between two lines defined by three points.

Example Applications:

• Angle on flat surfaces
• With Measurement Plane to measure dilution chute erosion angle

3D Surface Mask:

There is no 3D Surface Mask with Angle.

Best Practices to Improve Measurement Accuracy:

• Avoid placing cursors very close together to reduce the impact of noise in the 3D data on the result.
• Check the 3D point cloud view to verify that the plane containing the measurement points, indicated by a blue square, is accurately aligned with the desired surface.