How Robotic Technologies Apply to Visual Inspection
Visual Inspection26 . 01 . 2021 How Robotic Technologies Apply to Visual Inspection Visual surface inspection is a crucial step in the manufacturing process, especially for industries such as aeronautics and orthopaedics. Usually performed by operators, visual inspection requires certain levels of repeatability and consistency that, if not achieved, can result in heavy costs to manufacturers. The AV&R’s automated visual inspection system, the VI-X, provides a solution for manufacturers wishing to improve their inspection. This unique technology, developed by AV&R over the past 29 years, brings together image acquisition, lighting and state-of-the-art software (OwlVision) equipment in one system that can detect and classify 2D and 3D surface defects in an automated manner, as well as produce data reports. Why Automate Your Inspection Operations? Solve staff shortage problems Improve repeatability of the operation according to your production requirements Enhance adaptability to process changes and inspection requirements through parameter management in OwlVision software Stabilize quality consistency: Neither over-quality nor under-quality that can increase your production costs Harvest accurate data around your parts to guide you in managing and improving your operation Plastic Robotic Visual Inspection Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7I3YA-ad4M The VI-X Works Simply and Efficiently With 5 Basic Steps: Load a batch of parts into the system The robot will acquire images of the surface of each part The software will perform surface flaw detection Decision-making based on OwlVision Software defect detection & classification according to manufacturer’s criteria and tolerances Information report for each part to enhance the inspector’s decision-making: compliance with predefined parameters and defect characteristics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9FwTCVvlAo Why Is Our Inspection Technology Unique? Thanks to Our OwlVision Software. Intuitive, easy to use and specifically adapted to inspection operations, it allows simple set-up of your inspection process.
Automate Visual Inspection Operations to Increase Production Output
The issue This Quebec manufacturing company encounters production difficulties related to the quality control of the metal surface finish of the parts produced (faucets). Parts must be free of defects before being shipped to the customer. Visual inspection is carried out manually by inspectors. The underlying issues are: Inconsistency of parts inspection – defects not found or acceptable parts rejected. Non-optimal production rate – manual visual inspection is a bottleneck and thus slows down the whole production. Difficulties in recruiting inspectors due to labor shortages. Initial situation Inspection consistency issues under or over quality of parts’ inspection Manual process Inspectors who carry out the control quality of parts manually Slowdown in production Inspection is a production bottleneck The solution Automated solution which adapts to production: SI-X Grayscale camera Circular and diffuse lighting Computer Inspection Software OwlVision Light The results AV&R experts have pre-programmed an algorithm specific to a type of detection: the detection of scratches on an ultra-polished metal surface. This algorithm made it possible to detect only the defects deemed rejectable by the customer, in particular scratches. By eliminating false defect detections and automating inspection, the customer was able to achieve consistent inspection results while increasing throughput. The OwlVision inspection software also allowed the customer to obtain detailed inspection reports, and thus obtain key information on its production (size, type, or even frequency of defects detected). Consistent inspection through repeatable detection of defects Increase in cadence inspection by elminating a bottleneck Acquisition of key data thanks to OwlVision Light’s inspection reports Ready to Automate Visual Inspection? GetBot! makes it easy to implement robotics and we made it easy for you to get started. Calculate your ROI and design a solution fitting your business in a few clicks (with approximate costs) and more by creating an account. Get Started Related Articles See all
