The " VSM 6A Automatic Seam Monitor " is a compact measuring system for quick and accurate automatic seam measurements and storing of seam images. The seam is positioned manually in front of the camera and is digitised by the computer. Within seam image archive software the computer offers a measurement. The seam length, body hook, end hook, actual overlap, percentage overlap; seam gap, seam thickness and body hook butting% are measured. At the end of the measurement an evaluated seam appears including dimension lines and measured values. This may be stored in computer or printed out on a laserprinter. The values can be stored in a Excel file and are displayed in on-screen if values are within specs. All system components are accommodated in an industrial stainless steel casing.