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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 2, 1990
|Filing date
|Aug 22, 1988
|Priority date
|Aug 22, 1988
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Paul A. Braun, Michael W. Ormsby, Gary L. De Zotell
|Original Assignee
|View Engineering, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (5), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (32), Classifications (7), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates to systems and methods for making measurements in three dimensions of complex objects, and more particularly to methods for making a number of critical measurements of metal can tops at various stages in their formation.
The can top is a particularly illustrative example of the problems involved in three-dimensional measurements of formed products, because of the variety of shapes that are used, and the criticality of certain parameters. Tremendous volumes of these can tops are of course manufactured to meet modern demand, and although the equipment is automatic, wear inevitably results in changes in the formed parts. Thus, as the peripheral edge is curled so as to be properly joinable to a can body, and as the central region is shaped to receive a tab for easy opening, readings must be taken periodically to insure that they are not out of specification. The most critical reading is generally regarded as the depth of the score line which is ruptured as the can top is opened with the pull tab. However, this reading is difficult to obtain with a relatively simple but reliable mechanism, inasmuch as the compressive knife edge which forms the score line leaves an irregular pattern, with slanted sides and sometimes with undulations or small protrusions on the bottom surface, and this shape changes as the compressive knife edge wears.
In addition, readings must be taken of a number of salient features during the process of can top formation. These include the outer dimension, the progressively curled peripheral lip, the thickness of the principal panel, the height of an interior ridge at the periphery, the dimensions of a central bubble which is converted into a shaped button, various dimples and depressions, and the thickness and size of the rivet to which the tab is attached. The need for these and other measurements are described in an article entitled "The EndSpector™ System for Automated Inspection of Beverage Can Ends" by Robert L. Jackson et al, presented at the Vision 1986 Conference on June 3-5, 1986, and published in the Proceedings. This system may be the first automated system for making dimensional measurements, since prior to that time and still today many organizations engaged in can top manufacture employ manual, contact-type gauges with the attendant difficulties of inaccurate readings, costly and laborious procedures, the need for many technicians, and the difficulty of compiling the statistical information. An automated system, as pointed out in the article, has the further advantage, however fast it is, of generating data in a form which can immediately be processed and analyzed. The article identifies 13 different measurements for critical parameters, and states that the tear-open score and the tab opening rivet are the most critical parameters since they, along with the rivet diameter, determine whether the can end will open easily but that leakage will not occur. The system described in the referenced article uses machine vision equipment modified and extended for the particular purpose. Thus, in order to make the 13 critical measurements, a combination of five cameras is used, comprising four vidicons and one CCD camera, together with five separate circuit boards for digitizing, storage and processing of image data from the different cameras, three frame-buffer units, a high-speed numeric processor for providing low-level image processing operations, and a host computer with high speed, floppy disk and hard disk storage systems.
The assignee of the present invention has for a number of years been manufacturing machine vision systems for imaging analysis and dimensional measurement of a variety of parts, most often integrated circuit elements or units which must be analyzed for critical parameters. In such systems, an X,Y stage on a massive reference table is computer controlled while a Z-axis camera looks at a part positioned on the X,Y stage and generates image signals which are digitized and then analyzed, as by correlator or template machine techniques, to identify a part, determine precise position, make critical measurements and the like. By computer control of the mechanism, and by the use of autofocusing to measure height, relative dimensions in three axes may readily be determined. However, obtaining measurements of the critical parameters in a can top is not readily amenable to handling by this system, because of the problems of certain measurements, and certain practical considerations. For example, thickness dimensions at critical areas, such as the score residual (or web) and the rivet residual are not ascertainable simply from the Z-axis camera, and the small size and variables involved preclude accurate measurement by machine vision techniques. Angles of curvature, complex shapes and other factors also mean that the image detected by a video camera may be of very low contrast in a critical region, so that accurate measurements are not readily feasible. Furthermore, the costs involved in using correlation and template matching techniques should be avoided if possible in obtaining the significant measurements. Some of the practical considerations reside in the fact that delivery and location of partially finished and completely finished can tops should not require much mechanical handling or costly equipment, despite the fact that different manufacturers will desire different measurements, and also despite the fact that some can tops are of substantially different sizes than others. In the United States there are two basic configurations, but in other countries different shapes and therefore sizes and configurations are used. Also, as a practical matter it should not be required to achieve precise, accurate positioning of the can tops during the measurement process, since this would delay operations and impose additional costs. The "EndSpector™" system includes, for this purpose, a stacker, loading robot in the form of a 5-axis pick and place device with a special end effector which holds can ends, and a multi-access positioning system for presenting the can end to the cameras and light sources rigidly fixed on a granite base. In order to make the needed measurements, not only are five cameras used, but also special "structured light sources" which are used in various combinations to provide illumination as needed for the particular situation.
With respect to the critical score residual and rivet residual measurements, the "EndSpector™ system" utilizes two high-resolution cameras and the set of structured-light sources to obtain differential readings of using small fields of view. Each of the structured light sources projects a line pattern onto the image, and the line is placed across the score and appears to be offset, at the score depth, by a given amount. The camera image is used in measuring the extent of the offset, and because the light source and the camera have fixed positions relative to each other, the position of the surface at the offset region can be determined, and from this the differential measurement of score or residual thickness can be computed. In order to achieve the necessary precision, the cameras must not only be high resolution cameras but the field of view is limited to approximately 0.02 inches, requiring considerable magnification. Interpretation of the image requires exercise of a correlation function, which substantially increases the cost and complexity of the system.
Clearly a system based on the assignees's pre-existing machine vision system would be far less costly and complex than the "EndSpector™" system, if the needed measurements can be provided.
Systems and methods in accordance with the invention dispose parts to be measured in different manners on an XY stage movable relative to a Z axis camera suspended from a stable bridge above a work station surface, with the parts being held in a rotary table which can be turned so as to present the part to be measured or analyzed in different angular positions relative to the X and Y axes. The system includes means for autofocusing the View camera by changing its position on the Z axis, and means for identifying the positions of movable the members in X, Y and Z, while controlling the positions automatically so as to present images in any desired sequence. In addition, thickness measurements are made by a pair of spaced apart optical measurement devices, one on each side of the parts being measured, which can be scanned in the X,Y plane in a direction across the part. The optical sensing arrangement directs a beam of light obliquely against opposed surfaces on opposite sides of the part, the reflections being directed toward sensors which are capable of measuring deflection in two orthogonal directions. By analyzing time varying signals obtained from the two sensors, the differential reading of the thickness of the part at a crucial location is accurately determined. The system and method are not required to use correlation techniques or extensive image analysis procedures.
An example of a system in accordance with the invention, as applied to measurement of different can tops for different parameters during a succession of formation steps, begins with the partly or fully finished can tops being placed in pockets in a rotary table on the X,Y stage of a machine vision system. Such a machine vision system typically has position control and data processing systems for digitizing, storing and analyzing images in accordance with the location of critical contrast positions as represented in the image. A Z axis camera including means for superimposing a periodic light image on the can top is movable along the Z axis, and is associated with means for analyzing the derived signal so that when precise focus is obtained the position of the camera means indicates the Z axis position of the surface under analysis. The part is generally illuminated coaxially through the camera optical system, but additionally may be illuminated obliquely from one or both sides for better contrast. The rotary table includes reference surfaces at the top of the table and, within each pocket, a receiving lip on which the can periphery may be placed. Below the rotary table on the opposite side from the camera and the illuminating means, in fixed relation to the support for the rotary table, is disposed a retroreflecting surface which provides more contrast in determining can end position. By placing inserts in the pockets for receiving can tops, different sizes or styles of can tops may be received. The can tops are also scanned, separately, by a pair of opposed optical beam devices having means for generating beams of finite with directed toward opposed positions on opposite sides of a can top, and at oblique angles, the beams being reflected toward two-dimensional multi-element detector devices. These detector devices provide signals to data processing circuits. As the sensor scans transversely across a critical area, variations in the location of the deflected beams in two dimensions are used to compute the thickness of the can top in a predetermined region. The score line is not uniform in shape and its center cannot be precisely determined by a beam of finite diameter as if scans across the bottom. However, by sampling the signals derived in both of the orthogonal directions, if is found that there is a transverse deflection which follows a characteristic approximately sinusoidal pattern that enables precise location of the center, and there high resolution determination of the depth of the score bottom.
A better understanding of the invention may be had by reference to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a generalized perspective view of a system in accordance with the invention as depicted for use in the analysis of can tops during stages of formation;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view, partially broken away, of a part of the system of FIG. 1 showing a differential height sensor, optical system and can top transport system;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a fragment of a can top mounted in an insert in a rotary table employed in the system of FIGS. 1 and 2;
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a different can top, showing the principal features thereof;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the can top of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a can top, showing the difference between score lines made by a new and worn cutting edge;
FIG. 7 is a perspective, greatly magnified view of the sides and bottom of a typical score line;
FIG. 8 is a simplified diagram of the manner in which lateral dimensions are measured;
FIG. 9 is a simplified diagram of the manner in which height dimensions are measured with the camera system;
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of signal variation occurring in scanning across a score line; and
FIG. 11 is a simplified diagrammatic view of the manner in which a beam transverses across a score line.
The principal elements of a system in accordance with the invention are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and comprise a mechanically stable base 10 and bridge 12, the bridge providing a support for a viewing mechanism and optical sensing system 1 that is mounted above a horizontal working surface area 2 in which parts to be measured are disposed above the base. On the upper surface 3 of the base 10, a Y axis movable table 14 including a conventional drive 4 provides a variable Y axis position as well as a support and positioning mechanism for the parts being measured, here can tops for aluminum cans. A precision scale, such as a Heidenhghn scale, is disposed along the Y axis path for sensing the position of the Y axis table 14, the scale comprising a part of a Y axis position sensor 15 of known configuration. An X axis carriage 16 is mounted to traverse the overhead bridge 12 in the X axis direction and includes a conventional drive 19. An X axis position sensor 17, shown only schematically, is mounted along the X axis carriage 16 for providing signals precisely representative of position. A position control system 18, which may be a separate processor or a part of a central processor unit 35, operates to actuate the Y axis table 14 and the X axis carriage 16 so as to shift parts into view at different relative positions on the working surface plane.
The Z axis carriage 20, including an internal drive 21 and an associated Z axis position sensor 22, is mounted on the X axis carriage over the working surface, and supports a downwardly directed video camera 24 which defines the Z axis for the system. The position control system 18 also operates the Z axis drive 21 to position the video camera 24 in the autofocussing mode. The video camera 24 preferably includes a side mounted spatial light source 25 which directs light through a periodic pattern 26 onto one facet of a beam splitter 27 which is disposed in the optical path defined by an optical system 28 between the camera 24 and the working surface below it. This arrangement projects a periodic light pattern to illuminate the object under examination, the light pattern including bars transverse to the scanning direction of the camera 24, which introduce a periodicity into the scanning signal that in effect generates artificial surface information in the image signal derived at the sensor. As described in issued U.S. Pat. No. 4,743,771 to Weisner et al, the presence of a periodic component in the scanning system enables autofocusing to be carried out more precisely, and independently of the surface characteristics of the product being imaged. Typically, the collinear illumination achieved through the optical system will suffice for most measurements, but where special illumination is required it is provided by first side light 30, and a second side light (not shown) which comprise light sources mounted on brackets to be movable with the camera and to be directed onto the working surface at the focal point of the optical system 28.
Signals from the position sensors 15, 17 and 22, and from the video camera 24 are provided to an image analyzer computer 34 which controls the sequence of tests to be run, digitizes and stores the image information to identify significant transitions by contrast variations in the signal. A central processing unit 35 performs various functions such as computation of dimensions, storage of reference valves, data logging, program entry, etc. The routines utilized for each individual measurement, apart from measurement of thicknesses and residuals, are in accordance with techniques developed for the View 1200 system, and used for many years in precision applications for the semiconductor and other industries. The system includes a keyboard 36 by which an operator can enter designations for various sizes and types of can tops, and the measurements to be made, as well as sequencing information, and a cathode ray tube display 38 on which may be presented a display of the image sensed by the video camera 24.
The working surface for optical inspection is principally defined by the upper surface of a rotary table 40 mounted on the Y axis table by insertion of spindle 41 and is thoroughly secured by a hold down knob 43. A table drive 42, which may be an incremental stepping motor or a D.C. motor, is operated by the position control system 18 to select particular parts, and areas of parts, for viewing by the scanning system and other devices. The table 40 includes regularly spaced apertures or pockets 44 at a predetermined radius from the center axis, the pockets 44 being slightly larger than the sizes of the cans, and receiving ring inserts 46. Each ring inserts 46 includes a number of spaced apart tabs 47, emanating from its inner periphery 49, for the upper surface of the part 70. A shoulder 48 below each tab 47 engages the peripheral edge of a part 70, such as a can top, spring operated ball plunger 45 extending from the shoulder 48 seats the part in place. By use of the inserts 46, which are fabricated to receive different sizes and types of can tops at different steps in their fabrication process, the system is freed from the need for a high precision insertion and removal device as well as a precision positioner. The rotary table can however be supplied with parts to be measured by a feeder mechanism (not shown) and these can be removed by an automatic pickoff mechanism (also not shown) after measurements are complete.
The Z axis carriage mechanism 21 supports a differential height sensor 50 which is mounted to be pass on opposite sides of the rotary table 40 when if is moved along the X axis in the rearound direction as seen in the Figures. The differential height sensor 50 comprises a pair of horizontal extending arms, an upper arm 53 being above the plane of the working surface and extending in a horizontal direction, while the lower arm 54 is parallel to the upper arm but extends below the working surface plane. The differential height sensor 50 further comprises an upper laser range finder 51 and a lower laser range finder 52. Precise vertical positioning of the upper laser range finder 51 on the supporting mechanism is achieved by adjusting a fine pitched screw 61 rested in an upper bar 62 which is attached to the upper arm 53. A lower horizontal bar 63. Attached to the upper laser range finder 51 is attached to the lower bar 63 and a pair of spaced apart guide pins 64 assure parallelism between bars 62 & 63, as relative position is changed.
The lower laser range finder 52 is horizontally rather than vertically adjustable, being supported from a "U" shaped carriage 66 which is horizontally movable along a tongue 67 which is fixed to the lower arm 54. A horizontal fine pitched screw 68 adjustable from one end is seated in a bracket 69 fixed to the lower arm 54. The screw 68 passes through an upstanding position of the "U" shaped member 66 so that the screw 68 can be adjusted to change the horizontal position of the lower laser range finder 52 by moving the carriage 66 on the tongue 67.
A first light source 55, typically a solid state laser (although any light source having a fine, collimated beam will suffice) is directed at an oblique angle toward the upper side of the working surface, while a second light source 56 of the same character is directed upwardly at an oblique angle to the under side of the working surface, the light sources 55, 56 being positioned along the X axis so that they impinge on opposite surfaces of a part at the same X axis position. The position screws 62, 68 are set so that summitry is also achieved in the Z and Y axis as well. The beams from the light sources 55, 56 are reflected off the part toward first and second detector arrays 58, 60 respectively on the respective upper and lower arms 53, 54. The detector arrays 58, 60 are disposed at angles to receive the reflected light beams, at locations determined primarily by the distance of the reflecting object from the light source, as well as the angle of the surface relative to the angle of the light beam. A laser ranging sensor of this type that is preferred in this example is the CyberOptics Prs-30 manufactured by CyberOptics Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn. The detector array has a two-dimensional characteristic, with 512 pixels in the vertical (range measurement) direction and 64 pixels in the horizontal (transverse deviation) direction. The light beam has a spot size of approximately 0.4 mils, and focusing elements (not shown) may be incorporated between the collimated light source and the detector array in each instance. From this example, the angle of obliquity is approximately 45 degrees between the angle of the light beam and the horizontal plane.
As seen in FIGS. 4 and 5 a finished can top 70', is shown that is of a different type than is seen in FIG. 3. The can top 70, has a central web or panel 71, and a peripheral lip 72 which turns inwardly at a curl 73. Adjacent the lip 72 is a downwardly depending bottom ridge or gutter 74 which joins the panel 71 comprising the central body of the can top 70. In formation of the can, during successive processing steps, the lip is formed tentatively first, and its height must be usually ascertained, before the curl 73 is added in.
The central portion of the panel 71 is first formed into a dome of relatively large diameter, then a bubble or nipple of smaller diameter but greater height measured is first formed. The nipple is ultimately formed by flattening the top of the central nipple into a rivet 78, seen in FIG. 4 and 5, in the center of the panel 71. The nipple is usually measured for height and diameter during the formation of the can top, since proper intermediate dimensions are needed to form a secure rivet 78 over the pull tab 80. When the rivet 78 is strong enough the pull tab 80 end may be raised to exert a lever action on the panel 71 against an operable portion defined by a score line 76 which forms a loop extending outwardly from the central region. The score line 76 may be surrounded by a strengthening deformation 77 which adds to the stiffness of the panel 71 as force is exerted by the tab 80. This deformation may be in the forms of a raised bead or a depressed surface. A finger well depression 82 is often disposed in the panel opposite the outer end of the tab 80. Different depressions, beads and dimples can be disposed on the surface adjacent the tab 80 for various purposes, but these are not as significant to successful operation as the critical areas which relate to peripheral sealing, tab attachment and frangible score line function.
The major score line 76 may have an adjacent minor score line inside it which is of lesser depth but which yields somewhat as pressure from the tab 80 is exerted due to the lever action on the tab handle, bending the area within the score inwardly and stressing the major score line 76 more heavily so that it will rupture more readily and cleanly.
As seen in FIG. 6, the major score line 76, when formed by a newly finished scoring knife, has a clean configuration with sharp angled edges under high magnification. As the score knife wears, however, as seen in dotted lines, the corners become rounded and the score residual has a greater thickness. Although these differences are not visible to the human eye, unaided, they make a crucial difference in the ability to open the can. On the other hand, if the scoring knife is improperly set and makes too deep an impression, the score residual is too thin and the score may rupture in minor or major fashion from internal pressure, handling, or both.
The formation of the can top must be carried out with such precision that the score residual should be accurate to within plus or minus 0.03 mil. This means that the score line residual must be measured to an accuracy of at least 0.1 mil, preferably about 0.060 mil on a statistically repeatable basis. However, as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, the essentially compressive distortion that takes place when the score line is formed by the scoring knife results, under high magnification, in a significant number of local distortions. The prior walls are not flat sided but instead have an irregular pattern down the slopes. The bottom is not flat but has modes, undulations and irregularities which can vary as much as 0.1 mil in height. When trying to secure a high precision reading of score residual with a beam of 0.4 mil spot size. Therefore, these factors present substantial barriers to accurate readings.
Systems in accordance with the invention, however, achieve the necessary precision in all measurements without requiring the use of complex template matching or correlation circuitry, or separate specialized lighting systems for different measurements that are to be made. The basic illumination for the system is provided by the light source 25 adjacent the video camera, which projects the periodic pattern 26, as of a Ronchi ruling, collinearly with the viewing axis, through the optical system 28, via the beam splitter 27. The lines in the Ronchi ruling are transverse to the scanning direction of the video camera 24, so that the reflective surface of the can top 70 has superimposed upon it artificial surface information that aids in automatic focusing, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,743,771. Height measurements may thus be taken, knowing the fixed focal length of the optical system, by deriving the position of the Z axis carriage 20 using the Z axis sensor 22, when the video camera 24 has been focused on a given surface. X and Y measurements are taken by using the image analysis capability of the image analyzer computer 34 to discern a selected contrast region, such as the edge of a can top, and deriving the X and Y coordinates of the edge at that point. For this purpose, when the Y axis table 14 is driven to a given position and the X axis carriage is also positioned, the corresponding position sensors 15, 17, provide precise indications of such positions and further relative displacements in the field of view on the image can be compensated for by the image analyzer 34. The system operates solely with binary, non-grey scale readings, digitizing and storing the images presented but operating solely into response variations in contrast and without requiring complex template matching or correlation techniques. Using the CRT display 38 and the keyboard 36, an operator can preprogram any particular sequence of measurements for a can top in one of its stages of formation, taking into account the different types of can tops that may be analyzed. For this purpose, the operator can identify the can top type and stage of processing with a code number, use the key pad to position the can top 70 with a particular image in the field of view on the display 38, and enter the calculation to be made. For example, in the usual situation the system takes a reading at a first location, shifts to the approximate location where the second reading is to be taken, and then, based upon the contrast in the image, locates the second surface precisely, entering the coordinates or Z axis position and computing the desired reading from the two values, for entry into storage and later statistical analysis.
As one example, the inserts 46 (FIG. 3) for the appropriate can top styles are placed in the pockets 44 in the rotary table 40, the inserts 46 being selected for the particular stage and can top style. The radially inward tabs 47 with underlying shoulders 48 and the ball plungers 45 support the can tops 70 with a close fit. Reference readings may be initially taken, to provide precise position information. One reference user of a series of readings of edge position of the can tops 70 to locate by computation the actual center position on the insert 46. This relieves the operator of the duty of precise location of the can top, or the usage of a complex 5-axis positioning system. A different reference reading is taken of the upper surface of the of insert 46, for use in making the height readings. To aid in reading the outside can dimension, the upper surface of the support under the rotary table 40 includes a retroreflective material 89 under the pockets 44. The retroreflective material 89 to directly returns light along the optical axis back toward the video camera 24. Since light falling on the can top 70 is reflected with a given intensity, while light reflected off the retroreflective surface 89 is of much higher intensity, high contrast definition of the edge of the can top is provided. The inner diameter of the insert 46 is displaced from the outer diameter of the can top 70, providing a gap to permit light to pass through to the retroreflective surface 89.
Can tops to be positioned for analysis during one or more stages of fabrication can be mounted in the series of pockets in serial order, or taken from different machines at the same stage of processing, or in any order desired. The can tops can be inserted on annually, or by an automatic pick and place machine (not shown). All samples may be placed right-side up in the inserts and viewed in this position 46, or the entire rotary table 40 may be inverted. As seen in FIG. 8, lateral dimensions are measured by positioning a given edge or surface under the optical axis, and using the sensors 15, 17, and 22 to provide position data to the image analyzer 34. Taking two different readings of appropriate points in X and Y the lateral dimension can then be calculated by conventional means. Other lateral dimensions can be found in related manner, based upon available data is needed. If, for example, the curl 73 minimum opening diameter is to be measured, the can top 70 is viewed in inverted position. The X,Y position of the curl edge and is sensed by finding the variable contrast optical image of the edge. The opposing wall surface 90 immediately opposite the curl edge is calculated from the center position, since the transverse dimension is known and does not vary substantially in comparison to the curl. The taper on the wall generally precludes reliable measurement using optical contrast. For better contrast in determining curl edge position, one of the side lights 30 may be energized to provide a shadow effect.
For height readings, the autofocus capability and the Z axis position sensor 22 are used as seen in FIG. 9. For the height of the lip 72 and depth of the gutter 74, four different readings are taken. For the height of the lip, above the panel 71 the measurement is between the top of the tab 47, from the known dimension of which the top of the lip 72, can be calculated. The top of the panel 71 can be measured directly on the Z axis. For the gutter 74 the measurement is between the bottom of the gutter 74 and the surface of the panel 71. (Here the bottom of the gutter means the upper surface of the lowest point of the gutter).
In the formation of the rivet 78, the height of the initial dome relative to the panel 71 may be measured, and then the height of the subsequent nipple and, if desired, its diameter, may also be measured. After the tab 80 is in place, the diameter of the rivet 78 that is formed above the tab 80 may also be measured.
However, as noted, the more critical dimensions pertain to the thickness of the rivet residual, and the thickness of the score residual, as seen in FIGS. 4 and 5. For these dimensions and for the thickness of the panel 71 after the formative steps have been completed, a cooperative sensing system is used. The machine vision system can identify the location of the score line 76 approximately, but cannot identify the center of the score line with anywhere near the degree of exactness desired. Similarly, it can locate the position of the rivet, but cannot identify the thickness of the rivet 78 even if the finished unit is inverted, because the access area available is insufficient for viewing and because it is uncertain that the rivet top will be seated firmly in any reference position. Consequently, the system incorporates an adjacently mounted differential range finding or height sensor system as seen in more detail in FIGS. 1 and 2.
The differential height sensor 50 is linearly movable on the Z axis with the Z axis carriage 20 under control of the position controller 18. It can thus be centered vertically relative to a can top 70 whose vertical position can be ascertained by the height measurement technique described above, focussing on the panel 71. The upper and lower arms 53, 54 respectively on opposite sides of the rotary table 40 are separated by a sufficient distance to span a can top 70 located at the working surface plane. The laser light sources 55, 56 and detector arrays 58, 60 thus can be moved in unison along the Z axis so that these individual sensors are approximately equally spaced relative to the surfaces of the can top from which the light beams will be reflecting. As seen principally in FIG. 2, the angled light beams are directed obliquely against the opposite can top surfaces, as in the score line 76 region, and impinge after reflection onto a correspondingly determined area of the associated detector array 58 and 60. The light beams have a spot size of approximately 0.4 mil while the width of the score line at the bottom 91 is 0.1 mil. The detector 58, 60 arrays have 64�512 sensors in the lateral and vertical directions respectively in this example. From the positions of the points of impingement of the beams on the arrays 58 and 60 the image analyzer 34 and central processing unit 35 thus can compute the individual distances of the can top surface points from the known positions of the light beam sources 55 and 56. Since the separation between these sources 55 and 56 is known, the differential, or the thickness of the element being measured, spacings based upon the detector 58, 60 readings can be computed by known algorithms which are in wide use and need not be set forth in detail.
However, the irregular side 92 and bottom surfaces 91 of the score line 76, as depicted in FIGS. 7, substantially complicate the problems involved in obtaining a score residual reading accurate to substantially less than 0.1 mil. An obliquely angled laser beam 93 can impinge on the sides of the score line 76, reflecting downwardly before being reflected back up toward the detector array 58 or 60. This then will give a false height reading. Also the 0.4 mil beam is substantially occluded from the score line bottom until it begins to clear the upper edge 70 which is 7 mils higher. Thus the reflection off the bottom gradually increases as the beam moves toward full impingement at the center, and thereafter diminishes as the beam edge again reaches the side wall. Although the direct reflection off the bottom will tend to be brighter than ghost images, threshold or amplitude detection is not a feasible basis for discriminating between the different positions. Particularly since the intensity of the beam can vary at different times and under different ambient conditions. Variations in height readings of the bottom of the score line are introduced by nodes, bumps and similar irregularities along the bottom even when a score knife is new. The differential height sensor 50 in accordance with the invention follows a sequence of operations to measure the score residual at the center, typically to better than 0.060 mils accuracy.
The can top 70 positioned in the rotary table 40 can be rotated to different positions by angular movement of the rotary table 40. In these positions, achieved by adjustment of the position of the can top on the X and Y axis, and using the knowledge previously derived as to the position of the can top 70 in the pocket, the score line 76 is approximately located by image analysis and position is adjusted until a given segment of score line 76 is perpendicular to the Y axis reference of the height sensor 50. Then as the differential height sensor 50, the score line 76 is scanned across the transversely and signal variations are monitored in both detector arrays 58, 60. Signal amplitude outside the score line region is low and irregular until (see FIG. 11) edge of the beam starts to impinge on the bottom area. Then a substantially greater amount of light energy reaches the detector. The detected signal variation across the bottom is also inconsistent, however, because of the surface irregularities. The variation in the longitudinal direction is however accompanied by a sinusoidal variation 94 in the lateral direction. As the detected signal rises in amplitude, the beam deviates laterally in an irregular but generally sinusoidal fashion in a half wave until the center line 95 is reached. At the center the beam has substantially no lateral deflection but as it passes further it deviates again in an approximately sinusoidal half wave in the opposite sense until the edge of the score line 76 is reached and the signal intensity diminishes. As seen in FIG. 10, this approximately sinusoidal variation provides an excellent correlation with center line position, to augment the height variation detected in the longitudinal direction of the array 58 or 60. The deviation is consistently seen in can tops of different designs but is not fully understood. It is surmised that the beam reflections off the score line region vary oppositely, when there is only partial impingement, when passing the near side boundary in comparison to the far side boundary.
The calculation of the score residual is made by taking the two rangefinder readings, R1 and R2, and determining the valve of K-R,-R2, where K is a constant derived by adding the two range valves R1 and R2 for a known thickness, and represents the spacing between the rangefinders 51, 52.
Once the differential calculations have been made as to the spacing between the opposite sides of the can top 70 at the bottom of the score line, greater accuracy is obtained by using the computed score line center and shifting the Y axis position of the score line slightly in transverse directions, so that adjacent points can be measured for score line residual on each side of the first located position. Consequently, waviness and small bumps in the bottom of the score line can be averaged out and readings of an accuracy of 0.030 mil have often been achieved.
The minor score line, if one is used, can also be measured for residual thickness, but this is typically not necessary. It is more important to measure the thickness of the rivet 78 residual by passing the height sensor 50 across it, at the computed center of the can top 70 position, to obtain the differential measurement that is required. The position of the sensor 50 along the Z axis is adjusted in most applications by taking an initial reading with one laser rangefinder. This assures that the laser sources and arrays on each side have an approximately equal distance from the surfaces on which the light beams are impinging.
The system includes built-in optics for focussing the beams from the light sources to the 0.4 mil footprints and directing the beams, with only limited diffusion, onto the detector array. These are conventional and have been omitted in the Figures for simplicity. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the laser diode is a cost effective and reliable means of generating a suitable precision light source, but that other types of light sources can also be utilized.
Although a number of forms and modifications have been shown it will be appreciated that the invention encompasses all variations and exemplifications in accordance with the appended claims.
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Janet Sheridan: My family tree
Cousins there were, too numerous to count. They arrived in bulging sedans for family reunions in the hot heart of summer and turned wild, as though they had no manners. They splashed in the off-limits creek, ran with sharp sticks meant for hot dogs, threw rocks willy-nilly and burned their marshmallows black. They shoved, taunted, threatened to tell and berated one another with scandalous words heard at school.
Prather's Pick: A Coming-of-Age Novel
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Lance Scranton: Just the facts?
Our insatiable appetite for news has reached epic proportions matched only by the ease with which we can find news to devour. Apps, social media and internet supply an unending menu of choices for staying informed. But it seems that our appreciation of differing views and opinions is on an opposite trajectory. With the increase in news options it appears that people are settling for the same old thing when it comes to news.
Thoughtful Parenting: Talking about healthy sexual development
Watching our young ones grow from playful, elementary-school students learning about the world into teenagers experiencing changes to their bodies happens amazingly fast. As the adults in their lives, we have been helping answer their questions about how things work and how to be responsible.
Over a Cup of Coffee: Main dishes for hot summer evenings
What to cook for supper when it's hot — that's what is on my mind after a day at work. This week's column features two recipes that I haven't tried yet. I meant to; I even bought the baking mix for the pie. But, I haven't taken the time after evening chores to get them ready by 5:30 p.m., our usual suppertime. However, I have made similar recipes that were good. If you try this week's recipes, let me know how you liked them.
From Pipi's Pasture: It's hot…
If memory serves, we haven't experienced such a hot summer here at Pipi's Pasture in some time — at least so far.
Conservation Colorado: What's next for water?
This spring our state began the process of implementing its first-ever Colorado Water Plan and joined the rest of the nation in allowing the legal use of rain barrels for residential rainwater capture. As I prepare my own rain barrels to use rainwater on my new garden beds, I wonder — what's next for water in Colorado?
Patti Mosbey: Sand Wash extremes
From 60 degrees below zero to 90 degrees above… the extremes of temperatures in Sand Wash Basin can test the endurance of man and beast. This past winter we watched as the wild horses endured extreme cold, deep snow and fierce winds, yet they survived the elements. Lots of early rains brought the grasses alive and the horses soon fattened again on the rich nutrients. Life in the basin was in full swing and beautiful. That is… until the dreaded gnats and biting bugs made their appearance. Any recent visitor to Sand Wash can spend some time describing their experience and show you their battle scars as they braved the biting "no see'ums" for photos and time with the horses. Oh, yes, bug season is here and seemingly the worst I've ever seen it.
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Memory is a tricky thing. A movie you held in high regard more than 10 years ago may remain in your mind as the best thing you've ever seen, or it could just as easily be replaced by the next big fad. Most viewers aren't likely to forget the feature that preceded "Finding Dory," yet most who watch this sequel will be remembering it for new reasons.
Cal Thomas: Character no longer counts
Ranking right up there with the line, "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?" is this recent headline in The Washington Times: "Honesty issues aside, voters still back Hillary Clinton, poll shows."
Jonah Goldberg: Time for Trump to put up or shut up
The real estate mogul says he's worth "in excess" of $10 billion. I think he's lying, as does pretty much every expert and financial journalist who has looked into the question. Forbes has put his net worth at $4.5 billion. Bloomberg says it's below $3 billion. Billionaire Mark Cuban has cast doubt on whether Trump is even a billionaire at all.
Prather's Pick: A picture book written by a ballerina
In "Firebird," this week's picture book for children, ballerina Misty Copeland draws from her own experiences to help a young girl, an aspiring dancer, reach her goal.
Lance Scranton: District changes provide hope — hopefully
Moffat County Schools are in the midst of some very big changes, which will hopefully portend well for the future of our community. Any new person on the job gives people hope and others dread because the newness generally means change. Change — as some experts say — is scary and uncomfortable. If one embraces change it can make organizations stronger and more vital as fresh perspectives offer the potential for progress, but most of us know that change is just plain inevitable.
Thoughtful Parenting: Talking about traumatic events
There have been many tragic events in the news this past year. The following are what experts say about discussing such tragedies with children in a way that does not scare or overwhelm them.
Cal Thomas: Hillary Clinton: The most qualified?
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Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles W/Tomato Dressing
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A sure hit for any gathering. Great as an appetizer and can be made ahead. The dressing makes the difference.
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- 1 lb asparagus
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1⁄2 tomatoes, diced finely
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
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Live music performances that explore the intersection of Art, Spirituality, and Activism, since 2005.
- We present diverse genres and styles of music in an alcohol free, family friendly, listening room environment.
- Open Ears Concerts has presented over 60 shows and over 150 artists, including recipients of Grammy, Country Music Association, Americana Music Association, Juno (Canada), Meteor (Ireland), and ARIA (Australia) music awards, as well as a finalist on NBC's The Voice and an Austin Film Festival Audience Award winner. Previous performers are listed on our Alumni page.
- Upcoming dates:
Sunday May 22, 2016: Oliver Rajamani
Critics distinguish Rajamani for having redefined Romani music-more commonly known as Gypsy music-by taking it back to its ancient roots in India as well as blending Indian folk and Romani music with Texas traditions. Rajamani has created his own unique style of music which he labels "Flamenco India."
An Austin World Music award winner, a nominee of the 2008 US Artist Award and the 2014 nominee of the prestigious German world music award in the European Charts, Rajamani has toured internationally and has recorded and performed with artists wide-ranging in style including Gypsy Kings, Willie Nelson, Edie Brickell, L. Shanker, Eric Johnson, Paravai Munniamma, Dotschy Reinhardt from the Django Reinhardt family amongst many other international artists. He has been a featured artist on the NPR BBC radio amongst numerous other radio, TV stations and magazines.
Rajamani's unique musical sound and original compositions are drawn from the historic 'Romani trail' and the lonestar state of Texas. From India's melismatic folk and spiritual chants, strings and drumming, the raw Arabic tones of the oud, the spirited torch of traditional Gypsy flamenco, to the lonestar country and blues of Texas, Rajamani masterfully creates with no trace of borders yet paying homage to tradition. Rajamani sings in exotic tongues from India as well as English and Spanish. His music is a sound that is at once foreign and familiar. Drawing upon ancient Eastern traditions, his music resonates in a deep place within its listeners, while remaining accessible and satisfying to the foreigner's ear.
Oliver will perform special music during the 10:45 AM church service, and then will do a full show following a potluck lunch. Show will start at 1:30 PM. $15 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away.
Sunday August 7, 2016: St. Andrew's Variety Show
Sunday September 18, 2016: Steve Brooks
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From his family home in Candler Park, Atkinson creates spectacularly epic tattoos, bold yet intricate collages that juxtapose pop culture, fine art and religious and mythological imagery using strong outlines and fine, almost embroidered detail.
In the past 12 years, Atkinson has established a reputation as a pioneering tattooist, attracting clients from all over the United States, Canada and beyond. Whether Atkinson tattoos images of Jesus Christ or Bart Simpson onto human skin or spray paints the psychedelic facade of the Junkman's Daughter boutique in Little Five Points, his work is jolting and otherworldly.
"He has his own style, a loose and expressive fine art style that has a lot of different influences and is recognizably his own," says Charles Brank, editor of local tattoo magazine Prick. "He's a walking art show. Incredibly creative.
Growing up in Indianapolis, Atkinson was a nerdy, scholarly kid who dreamed of becoming a painter or sculptor. He earned a two-year scholarship to Columbus College of Art & Design in Ohio, but had to transfer to Indiana when the money ran out. He eventually became disillusioned with the program and dropped out.
Tattooing was never part of his master plan. His initiation into the business came after his twin brother, Mitchell, ordered tattoo equipment through the mail. "If he hadn't bought that kit, I wouldn't be tattooing right now," Atkinson says. "I'm 100 percent sure I would be an established painter."
The Atkinson brothers converted an old school bus and hit the road as traveling tattooists, settling in Athens when tattooing was legalized there. They established Pain and Wonder tattoo parlor across the road from the 40 Watt Club. In 2002, Atkinson was featured in International Tattoo Art, the industry's most highbrow magazine. Then he moved to Atlanta to tattoo at Junkman's Daughter.
Earlier this year, he opened a private studio in his 1920s bungalow where he works exclusively on custom designs, turns down commissions that take less than four hours and charges $125 an hour.
Instead of sterile white walls crammed with row upon row of "flash" designs, his parlor has soft green walls covered in music promo posters. Nick Drake plays on the stereo. His pet Chihuahua, Pepito, nestles comfortably beside a fantastically surreal and morbid altar, Atkinson's towering sculpture-in-progress, which he describes as his "cryptic version of leaving a legacy."
Atkinson talks earnestly about his art, speaking in long, looping monologues, often pausing to rephrase or restate sentences. After he finishes a paragraph, he begins the next and then pauses to work out what he wants to say. My first question elicits a response twice as long as this article.
He explains how his signature style has evolved. He started out creating organic, figurative designs, moved on to sci-fi, Geiger-esque images, and then became influenced by the resurgence of traditional Americana and Japanese designs.
"Now," he says, "where I envision my style going -- and where it really has been imbedded for the last five years or so -- is this unusual hybrid, all these different genres pushed together. I work in a traditional, bold direction, but I'm bringing in more sophisticated techniques and gray lines, and reflective light, glowing light and transparencies. I'm kind of jokingly making reference to the grand unified theory, the GUT, the thing the scientists are trying to bring together, all four electromagnetic theories into one unified theory of the universe."
With his reputation as a tattoo artist secured, Atkinson wants to branch out. He dreams of achieving the same level of success as a sculptor and painter, hence Pepito's resting place, the altar-in-progress.
"Tattooing has had this total stranglehold on my creative energy," he explains. "But then, at the same time, the struggle that I have [is] ... God! What if I would have been a painter? What if I had been a sculptor?"
He straightens his back and looks me in the eye. "I really want to be an established, nationally recognized painter within five years," he announces. "I'm hell-bent on it."
Atkinson is fond of grand, extravagant gestures. Before long, he's weaving manically through his home, instructing me to examine his oil paintings as he outlines his master plan. His enthusiasm is disorienting. However compelling his paintings are, I have to remind him -- and myself -- that I am writing about his tattoos.
Fine art aspirations aside, Atkinson remains committed to tattooing for now. "I love dramatically changing somebody's relationship with the world," he says. "People carry around your artwork and show it to the world constantly. When they move to Portland or L.A., they take these pieces with them and represent me in a permanent way."
He doesn't worry that his tattoos only last as long as his clients. "Sixty years is a huge amount of time for a work to be showcased, and for me that's permanent enough. It's a chunk of time that will spread this gospel of truth."
Atkinson sees himself restoring the respectability of tattooing by pushing its potential as an art form, but he doesn't want tattoos to be any less rebellious. He talks excitedly of an "underground fringe" of punk kids, professors and devout Catholics who are seriously committed to subverting expectations.
"Pop culture is never going to be about getting heavily tattooed," he says. "It's always going to be on the fringe. It's just too radical. It's too out there. It takes a certain type of person to dislodge themselves without conforming."
Perhaps he is right, but I can't help wondering what this "underground fringe" is rebelling against. Are heavy tattoos really anything more than a novel way of being contrary?
"A lot of times, young people getting a full sleeve set a stick of dynamite off in the family relations," Atkinson says. "They basically go off the deep end, go against everything that the family represented and they're a black sheep. I kind of promote that."
Atkinson's daughters will have to find yet more creative ways of riling their father. Atkinson has already taught his 8-year-old daughter, Cree, to tattoo. He shows me a picture of a pretty girl with pink streaks in her hair, grinning gamely as she holds a needle above a man's leg. "That was her first tattoo," he says proudly. "She was 6, and she drew a heart and her name on my leg. It's my favorite tattoo."
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Colorado State University-Pueblo: Eric D. Schmalz, of Los Alamos was one of 991 named to the 2015 Dean's List with a minimum grade-point-average of 3.5.
Hope College: Irene Gerrish and Michelle Boerigter, of Los Alamos, were named to the Dean's list with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
Baylor University: Hannah Nicole Dye, of Los Alamos, a student of the College of Arts and Sciences, was named to the Dean's Academic Honor Roll for the 2015 fall semester. She earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7, while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Last Saturday, the two Los Alamos FIRST Technical Challenge robotics teams participated in New Mexico's qualifier for the Arizona/New Mexico Regional Championship. A total of 12 robotics teams competed at Menaul School in Albuquerque, comprised of teams from New Mexico, Arizona, and even Chihuahua Mexico, making this an international event.
The two Los Alamos teams, Hawks FTC, and a new rookie team, the Beta Hawks, went head to head in competition throughout the day, holding their own against the other teams.
While the Los Alamos veteran Hawks FTC team had trouble in their seeding matches, they rallied in their last seeding match to show what their robot could do and established the high score of the day.
The Beta Hawks were organized this fall from seventh and eighth-grade Los Alamos students and had about eight weeks to design, build, program and field their robot.
The Beta's robot performed consistently throughout the day, winning the majority of its seeding matches. The team earned a fifth-place seed, and was selected as a valued alliance partner by the Magdalena N.M. Geek Bots for competition in the final matches.
Los Alamos Little Theatre presents "Once A Ponzi Time" at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar. Sly Investments and double-dealing abound in this hilarious madcap comedy. Tickets are available at CB Fox, BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door half an hour before curtain time. Visit lalt.org.
Free lecture by Dr. Siegfried Hecker at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1967 18th St. Hecker will talk about "Doomed to Cooperate," how American and Russian nuclear scientists joined forces to mitigate some of the greatest post Cold War dangers. Free to the public.
Los Alamos Concert Association Presents "Chanticleer: Over the Moon" at 4 p.m. at the Duane Smith Auditorium. The San Francisco-based, Grammy award winning ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its 12 male voices, ranging from soprano to bass, and its original interpretations of vocal literature, ranging from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres. Tickets are $30 at CB Fox, Smith's in Los Alamos and White Rock, Lensic; $35 at the door; or buy online at losalamosconcert.org or ticketssantafe.com Youth 6-18 are free.
LOS ALAMOS AP) — Bandelier National Monument officials are warning cross-country skiers and others going into forested areas of the Los Alamos-area monument to be aware of hazards from falling trees.
Stewart Robertson of the monument's staff says there's been a dramatic increase of trees killed in the 2011 Las Conchas Fire breaking and falling, particularly on windy days but even on calm ones.
Robertson says thousands of trees killed by the fire are now weak enough to fall in any direction.
He also says limbs and branches fall without warning and that one falling tree may hit another and another domino-style.
Jan. 24-30, 2015
For information, call the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) at 662-8920, the White Rock Senior Center (WRSC) at 672-2034 and "Day Out" (adult day care, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) at 661-0081. Reservations must be made by 10 a.m. for lunches.
Betty Ehart
8:45 a.m. Cardio
10 a.m. Elder Financial Abuse talk
10:30 a.m. Advisory Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. Lunch: Salisbury Steak
6 p.m. Argentine Tango Dancing
7 p.m. Ballroom Dancing
8:45 a.m. Variety Training
11:30 p.m. Lunch: Tilapia
1 p.m. Party Bridge
1 p.m. "Friends" Meeting
7 p.m. Bridge
7:30 p.m. Table Tennis
8:30 a.m. LAVA Quilters
8:45 a.m. Cardio Plus Exercise
Many dog owners have heard that socializing their puppy is important, but many do not know where to begin. It is important to show your puppy that not all people and animals pose a threat. Exposing your puppy to the world through proper socialization will help them develop into a social, obedient, and confident dog.
The most critical socialization time for your puppy is between two and 12 weeks of age. During this time, it is important to expose your puppy to a variety of people, animals, and situations. Allowing your pet to experience these things early in life will prevent fear and aggression in the future. It will also promote your puppy's obedience in critical scenarios. A puppy who trusts their owner that there is nothing to fear will more likely obey their owner without hesitation.
Dr. Stacy Eckman, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained why it is important to socialize your puppy. "Socializing your puppy is important because it will enable them to be more at ease and focus on commands from you without distractions," she said. "Socializing with a variety of people and animals also helps puppies develop socially without fear. It is also very important to socialize puppies with kittens and vice versa."
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 662-8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets just waiting for their forever home, so come adopt your new best friend today! All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Shelter hours are noon – 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, and noon–3 p.m. Sunday.
Be sure to check out our website at lafos.org, where you can get more information about volunteering, adopting, and donating. You can also check out our Petfinder website for pictures of our adorable adoptable animals: petfinder.com/shelters/friendsoftheshelter.html.
Fluffy—He is one cool cat! This 6-month-old male tabby was surrendered with his sibling Stripes and mother Sassy. This guy can play all day long! But when he's done playing, he's ready for some snuggles! Fluffy is confident and fun, and he would light up any home.
Milo—He is a sweet and quiet 6-year-old orange tabby. He can be a bit slow to warm up to new people, but with a bit of patience, he'll be cuddling on your lap in no time. When he's not cuddling with his humans, he loves to play with laser pointers and chomp down on wet food. This sweet guy does well with other cats and gentle children.
Bathtub Row Brewing Cooperative is now coordinating with the Los Alamos Co-operative Market to provide sandwiches, soups and shared plates at the popular tap room in addition to the wide range of local craft beers.
"By offering our patrons some of the healthy, locally sourced products from the food co-op, we have the chance to both complement our beer production and aid in providing the food co-op with more business and exposure," said Jason Fitzpatrick, general manager at Bathtub Row.
Bathtub Row Brewing, located at 163 Central Park Square, has had a successful operation since its April 2015 opening, and the next step, that of providing a few in-house meals, was just a logical one, Fitzpatrick said.
Los Alamos Creative District's Fourth Fridays returns to downtown Los Alamos today.
Fourth Fridays is a monthly event that offers special programming or extended hours at downtown attractions. Fourth Fridays happens on the fourth Friday of each month and promotes special offerings from participating businesses. This month Fourth Friday offers:
•The Bradbury Science Museum, at lanl.gov/museum, will have extended hours and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 1350 Central Avenue.
• PEEC at The Los Alamos Nature Center will feature Astronomy Show: Mars, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets available at 2600 Canyon Road. For more information, contact Nicole Kliebert at email@example.com.
Gentle Walks at 9 a.m. A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. Free. More information at peecnature.org.
Los Alamos Little Theatre presents "Once A Ponzi Time" at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar. Sly Investments and double-dealing abound in this hilarious madcap comedy. Tickets are available at CB Fox, BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door half an hour before curtain time. For more information, visit lalt.org.
Astronomy Show: "Mars" from, 7-7:45 p.m. Discover Mars with Rick Wallace from the comfort of the planetarium. Suitable for ages 4 and up. $6 per adult, $4 per child. More information at peecnature.org.
Cañada Bonita Snowshoe Hike from 9-11 a.m. A beginning snowshoe hike from the ski hill parking lot to Cañada Bonita. PEEC's educator Siobhan Niklasson will lead the group along a snowshoe trail maintained by the Southwest Nordic Ski Club. Along the way, look at the effects of the Las Conchas fire on the forest and snowpack and at some of the ecological features of the winter forest. Register in advance. Free.
The Los Alamos naval Junior ROTC is hoping to tempt your taste buds with their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Thursday.
The cadets and their families will be baking and cooking as they try to raise funds for upcoming competitions and awards ceremonies with something to please the vegetarians and carnivores in Los Alamos.
Shelly Olguin, mother of Cadet Olguin and Booster Club member hopes the community will turn out for their big night.
"Since this is for their benefit, they are tasked with selling tickets in advance, they will serve the salad, drinks and the cookies," Olguin said. "They will be bussing the tables, asking if anyone needs anything, refills, take their plates, bring something if the person needs something."
The cadets do it all and provide service with a smile as they set up, clean-up and haul supplies back to the unit.
The meal will be held at the IHM Catholic Church with tickets available from any cadet and also at the door. If your night is too busy, to go options are available.
Each meal includes, spaghetti with a choice of sauces, salad, a drink, breadsticks and a cookie.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
The Los Alamos Mountaineers will have a meeting at 7 p.m. at Fuller Lodge that will include a presentation by Bill Priedhorsky, a Mountaineers member. A social and reports of recent and upcoming trips will start the evening at 7 p.m.
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. in Building No. 1, Camino Entrada Road at the Pajarito Cliffs Site. David Daniel from Los Alamos High School and Michele Altherr from Mountain Elementary will be presenting on the XQ Super School Project.
Green Hour hike at 10 a.m. Join other families for a kid-centered hike. Free.
"Race to Nowhere" at 3:30 p.m. at the Teen Center. Youth Mobilizers from Los Alamos Teen Center will show the documentary film "Race to Nowhere" to their fellow teens.
Watoto Concert at 8:30 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road. Beginning in 1994, Watoto Children's Choir has been touring the world with orphaned children from Uganda, spreading the gospel through praise and worship.
Historic Renovation and Expansion 2016 open community meeting from 5-6 p.m. in the Pajarito Room of Fuller Lodge. Historical Museum project team will present Quatrefoil Associates' concepts and design plans to date for the Guest Cottage and Bethe House.
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is offering a program to spend Saturday and Sunday birding at the Bosque del Apache with two expert birders and excellent teachers, David Yeamans and Mouser Williams.
Yeamans has watched birds most of his life starting in Los Alamos many years ago, and in the last five years, he has been a birder of the type he calls "semi-pro." He is active in Audubon bird counts, bird banding, field trips and local birding activities. He has been an outdoor educator all his life, especially as an Outward Bound instructor and BSA scout leader. He's eager to share the lessons that observing nature brings to us.
Williams organized the 2015 Los Alamos Christmas Bird Count. He is an avid birder and wildlife photographer. He has lived in Los Alamos for 13 years. When not enjoying the outdoors, he moonlights as an electrical engineer at LANL.
More information about the trip itinerary, equipment, and logistics can be found on PEEC's website, peecnature.org.
To participate in the Bosque del Apache Birding Weekend, register online at peecnature.org, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 662-0460. Driving directions will be emailed out after registration.
The only thing you should save for a rainy day is money. I only say that because saving money could mean the difference between happiness and sadness for yourself and your family.
This weekend my family helped two people move that had saved the things they love for a lifetime.
The sad part is all of the things they were saving, were the things they enjoyed the most. They saved them buried in boxes, stored in other boxes, never enjoying them along the way.
Now don't get me wrong, I also save way too much and one goal for 2016 is to purge, purge, purge.
I remember being in elementary school and reading a story about a woman that had saved a scarf all of her life. She kept in it a box, folded in special paper, always waiting for the special occasion. The story ended with her family removing the scarf from the box to put on her while she lay in her casket.
That story had an impact on me. I remembered saving this candle and knowing it was special, it sat in the center of my dresser for years. Then I took a photo of it and lit the candle. I enjoyed many hours of that candle, watching it transform along the way … throughout its life if you will.
Art exhibits
"Oblique Views: Archaeology, Photography and Time." Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe. Photographer Adriel Heisey re-photographed some of southwest's most significant archeological sites that Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne, photographed in 1929. Exhibit runs through May 2017.
Art tours
Allan Houser Studio and Sculpture Garden Tours. Arranged by appointment. The Sculpture Gardens are located 20 miles south of Santa Fe, and the tours last approximately two hours. There is a $25/person fee for the guided tours. To schedule, call 471-1528. David Rettig, curator of Collections for the Allan Houser Estate will lead a tour for collectors and special guests. Space is limited.
Art shows
The 2016 Tour: Red Baraat Festival of Colors. Feb. 12 at the Cooperage in Albuquerque. Feb. 13 at Taos Mesa Brewing Company in Taos.
Views expressed on programs shown on PAC 8 do not necessarily reflect the views of the manager, staff, or board.
Friday, January 22, 2016
06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 1-05-16
01:00 PM Democracy Now!
02:00 PM United in Christ
03:00 PM Road to Recovery
04:00 PM Uprising
05:00 PM Democracy Now!
06:00 PM Chamber Business Breakfast Harry Burgess
07:00 PM Los Alamos Historical Society Atomic Connections Other Manhattan Project Sites in the Southwest
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, the AAA Four Diamond resort located 15 minutes north of downtown Santa Fe, has appointed Thomas Hartwell as executive chef. He will oversee culinary operations.
Hartwell joined the resort in 2014 as executive sous chef and has quickly made a name for himself in the Santa Fe food scene, including being named a finalist in Edible Santa Fe's Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown in past September.
As executive chef at the 395-room resort located on the sovereign Native American land of the Pojoaque, Hartwell will oversee culinary operations for catering and banquets, and the resort's five restaurants including Red Sage, the New American steak and chophouse lead by Chef de Cuisine Edgar Morales; Iguana Café & Cantina, the casual New Mexican-inspired restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; and Towa Clubhouse & Grill overlooking the resort's 27-holes of championship golf at Towa Golf Club. Hartwell will also oversee the Painted Parrot restaurant located on the casino level.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center and the Reel Deal Theater are teaming up to bring the popular Backcountry Film Festival to Los Alamos for the fifth year in a row. Produced by the Boise-based nonprofit Winter Wildlands Alliance, the touring the 11th Annual Backcountry Film Festival will make its way to more than 100 locations around the world. The screening will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the Reel Deal and will be the only one in New Mexico.
The Pajarito Brewpub will be selling beer and wine before the show and at intermission. Also at intermission, PEEC will have a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses and national sponsors. Prizes include gift cards from the Los Alamos Co-op Market, camping gear from CB Fox, Hydro Flask growlers from Fusion Multisport, gift cards from Smith's, skis from Pajarito Brewpub, a daypack from REI and outdoor items from national sponsors. Raffle tickets will be sold before the show.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Reel Deal Theater for $12, or at the door on the day of the show for $15. As in years past, the film festival is expected to sell out, so it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.
Explore Mars in the Nature Center Planetarium to learn more about Mars. On Friday, Rick Wallace will lead a planetarium show and discussions about Mars including the challenges, opportunities and realities of the red planet. The show starts at 7 p.m.
This special planetarium show is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are available by calling or stopping by the nature center. Seating is limited. Planetarium shows are suitable for ages four and up.
"Back To The Moon For Good," is an educational full-dome show narrated by award-winning actor Tim Allen. Showtime is 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
The digital film highlights the history of moon exploration and provides an insider's look at the future of the space race. Meet the teams who are competing for the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE, the largest inducement prize in history.
Performance > 'Once a Ponzi Time' plays Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 30 with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday
What happens when a pyramid scheme collapses? When it involves an eager nephew, a ventriloquist father, a Russian hitman and a high-powered businessman, the answer is "comedy."
In "Once a Ponzi Time," Harold Vanderdoff (Michael Adkins) is caught by his own pending financial ruin. With hours to go, he must come up with a clever new scheme with the help of his cheerful, if sometimes dimwitted, nephew Louie (Stuart Rupprecht). Hardly the arrogant, smirking pyramid mastermind, Harold is still a sympathetic character, a well-meaning financier who has made some bad choices. Worst of all, his own wife (Joy Reynolds) is also relying on his consistent 20 percent returns.
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Flooding in Mena on Thursday has left many roads closed. Flooding on Ransom Road in Polk County had significant damage to its single-lane bridge.
Chunks and debris are scattered throughout the road. Police have placed large orange drums to warn drivers not to drive on the bridge.
In this video from the field, Pedro Rivera shows the damage.
According to Mena Police Department, Police made around 40 rescues from homes and cars. Police say there were no injures to report.
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