Automated Connector Metal Stamping Inspection System
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Stampings are customarily manufactured as reels containing over 1200 contacts. Because of such volume, each piece is incapable of being inspected manually. If manual, then a statistical sampling method is adopted and some 10 stampings are cut from the reel and visually inspected to pass QC tests. Obviously, this is a huge compromise. The answer to this problem lies in creating a Vision-based Metal Stamping Inspection system that is 100% online, concurrent with the manufacturing process itself.
What our SIB can do
SIB can check the stampings for dimensional tolerances and identify those that need to be “rejected” because of non-conformance to predefined standards.
Dimensions of stamping
Defects/Characteristics detected
Lip gap and symmetry thereof
“Defects” are defined as any piece that
Inner and outer width of stampings
The SIB can halt at the point when it encounters a defective piece
and operator can intervene to cut and reload, in order to proceed further
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System configuration
Feeder for conveying stampings from production lines to SIB
Rotating table to expose stampings to the strategically positioned cameras
Cameras capture images from several angles to record dimensions
Software:
1. Will collect images and compares actual dimensional data for listed
parameters for each and every piece
2. Process algorithms will “decide” whether acceptable
3. SIB issues command to machine to STOP, if any piece exceeds
tolerances
4. Operator intervention to resume operation of SIB
Features and Flexibility
Machine related:
* 100% on-line inspection
* Maximum speed of 30 stampings per second (can be improved based on specific requirements)
* Reliability and consistency of output
Here is an example of the SIB implemented by us for a typical user, based on the characteristics of their factory output. If you provide us the data corresponding to your factory output, we can adapt to your needs. Feel free to add any other parameter you feel would be necessary to meet with your specific requirements.
Stamp Inspection Bot High Level Specifications:
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Commonly Asked Questions:
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1) Can the Stamping Inspection Bot (SIB) work for my specific stamping and is it easy to understand the repeatability, accuracy and repeatability of inspection for my specific stampings?
A: Yes. Use the button in the bottom of this page to get contact information where you can send cellphone-snapped images of your stampings for I2SeeBots to confirm this and provide you with 2-day feedback
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2) How does the cost of the SIB compare with building my own solution:
A: I2SeeBots is an expert in Industrial Machine Vision. We are confident, buying the SIB will be less expensive and significantly quicker than building and perfecting your own
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3) Will I be able to retain design and source code files for the solution?
A: I2SeeBots will provide mechanical design files and a licensing mode to scale system across lines. However, if you require the ability to customize the solution, I2SeeBots may also be able provide source code at a comensurate cost for use within your organization.