Underwater Video Housing
Have you ever thought how are underwater video housing gets manufactured? You might have a good underwater video camera that gives you the best picture and also a good video housing to get it rid from dust particles from entering the lens of the camera. But there are many people who do not have much idea or you can say they do not have any idea of manufacturing the video housing. So, in this article we would discuss about how underwater video housing at all.
Designing
The first thing that goes for the manufacturing of the video housing is the design in its initial phase. It takes into accurate as well as detailed measurement when it comes to designing the video housing. They also give the accurate mechanical controls as well. So, once the design is chosen, the next step is to work on a prototype. The process that is used in order to make prototypes is much similar to that of the final product. It helps in testing the product and then they go for incorporating the changes before the housing goes for the production.
Machining
Then the video housing is machined with the help of different elements. In some brands, it is machined with 6061-T6 Aluminum. Now you might be wondering what is the meaning of 6061-T6 Aluminum, right? Well, 6061 means the grade of the aluminum and T6 is the process of temper that helps in imparting strength. You should also have the knowledge that without T6 temper, the aluminum would be much softer. How is this machine done? Well, it is done on a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine. It goes for reading the Gcode inst and helps in driving the machine tool as well. The holes are also completed in this process. So with the help of CNC, the controls are accurately placed. It also helps in maintaining very close tolerance with each and every part.
Assembly
Next process is the assembling of the underwater video housing. The housings are delivered to the assembly room for their final assembly after it is anodized. In some cases it is anodized with a Type III hard black finish. It helps with resisting the heat. Finally the products are manipulated with a camera that is installed in them in order to ensure the proper operation of the same.
Testing
Then comes the testing part where every housing is tested so that to ensure structural integrity. It is important to know that there are three separate tests where the underwater video housing undergoes. The first test in conducted in water while the other two tests are conducted under a vacuum.
If you want to see more info about underwater video housing take a look at underwater camcorder blog and the Panasonic SDR-SW 20 review.