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Chapter 11

Advanced Laser Imaging in AGS Grading (Why It Matters)

Laser imaging solves the biggest flaw in human grading:

the human eye cannot measure microscopic geometry.

AGS uses laser-based depth mapping to capture:

What Lasers Measure

surface elevation

dents + depressions

foil warping

embossing height

micro-creases

texture uniformity

card flatness (warp detection)

Why It’s Superior

Laser systems produce:

consistent readings

quantifiable depth data

3D maps of the card surface

accurate measurement of physical defects

detection of restored or altered areas

LASER = proof.

Grading becomes a science instead of an opinion.