Need tools to match your meticulous approach to inspection?
It is well-established that relying solely on human inspection falls short of achieving a 100% success rate. A range of factors, such as fatigue, distractions, and boredom, often impede the effective spotting of defects, especially when they are not immediately apparent. The manual examination process, while integral, poses challenges as it is time-consuming and tends to be less effective, particularly in scenarios with high production rates.
One critical aspect demanding attention for maximizing the lifespan of components revolves around the scrutiny of coatings applied to manufactured products. The failure to identify defects in these coatings can have a profound impact on a component’s robustness. Hence, a meticulous approach to inspection becomes paramount in ensuring the overall quality and longevity of the product.
A uniform coating approach that meets all demands
Pistons and other essential automotive components undergo a coating process involving diverse materials that are subsequently baked to enhance hardness and other crucial physical attributes. Ensuring the even and uninterrupted application of the coating to the specific areas of the piston is imperative. Given the elevated temperatures at which these components operate, any defect in the coating could lead to catastrophic component failure.
The task is even more challenging as the piston is featureless and highly reflective, with variable orientations. Achieving uniform coating coverage on such surfaces becomes a critical aspect of maintaining the overall quality and performance of automotive components.
This coating application is seamlessly integrated into a high-speed production line, where pistons move along a conveyor belt at 60 parts per minute. The rapid pace of this manufacturing process necessitates a robust and efficient inspection system to promptly identify and rectify any potential defects, ensuring the reliability and longevity of the coated pistons in the demanding automotive environment.
Inspekto S70
We recommend The Inspekto S70, an autonomous machine vision system that uses a combination of a camera and a robust AI (Artificial Intelligence) image processing system to detect defects adeptly while minimizing false positives. Training the system is swift and accomplished in less than one hour, as it learns from examples of good components. Notably, the system can disregard design-related differences, such as serial number labels, ensuring a focused and accurate defect identification process.
Operating at an impressive rate of 60 parts per minute, the Inspekto S70 highlights its efficiency in high-throughput environments. Its versatility extends to its tolerance of varying orientations and positions, enabling seamless inspection of components within the camera’s field of view and on a conveyor belt. When defects are identified, they are distinctly red on the displayed or recorded image, streamlining the rework process and facilitating quick corrective actions. The system’s comprehensive capabilities make it a reliable and adaptable solution for rigorous quality control in diverse manufacturing settings.
