Description
Measure an image-capture clock gap relative to a supplied layer event.
Fabrication records distinguish supplied design versions, geometry, image clocks and material lots. Porosity depends on an envelope-volume definition, compression-positive strain differs from extension-positive strain, and nominal circular nozzle area does not determine printed line width. These scalar terms preserve supplied measurement assumptions.
Measure an image-capture clock gap relative to a supplied layer event.
When to use this tool
Use Print Layer Image Time Offset when you already have layerReferenceSeconds, imageCaptureSeconds and need to measure an image-capture clock gap relative to a supplied layer event.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter layerReferenceSeconds, imageCaptureSeconds. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read signedGap. Use the output convention below.
Return imageCaptureSeconds-layerReferenceSeconds, retaining negative gaps.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| layerReferenceSeconds | Layer Reference Seconds | Required. Finite number. |
| imageCaptureSeconds | Image Capture Seconds | Required. Finite number. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| signedGap | Signed Gap | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"layerReferenceSeconds": 12,
"imageCaptureSeconds": 17
},
"output": {
"signedGap": 5
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Clocks must already share time origin and unit. No synchronization, layer detection, image correspondence or process validation is performed.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Inspect calibrated geometry, controlled design/material records and the complete process model. Use appropriate physical and biological assessment when evaluating a real construct, device or fabrication condition.
References
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