- Which product feature, defect, finish, or tolerance needs to be evaluated?
- Define the feature to document or measure, its size, required field of view, acceptable illumination, and whether the output is a visual record or calibrated dimension. That determines whether a Macropod imaging workflow, a Micro Kit objective path, or a Mitutoyo measurement system is the appropriate starting point.
- What surface, scale, working distance, and lighting condition needs to be controlled?
- Reflective, textured, coated, or dimensional parts need different supports and lighting. The smallest feature, required field of view, and working distance guide the camera, objective, diffuser, and stage.
- How repeatable must the inspection, documentation, or customer-facing imagery be?
- Recurring product work benefits from stable fixtures, documented settings, and an agreed capture or measurement procedure. A service project can confirm an appropriate setup before equipment is specified.