Rivet and Fastener Inspection Bot
Rivets and Fasteners are manufactured in huge volumes, thereby rendering manual inspection well-nigh impossible. I2SeeBots provides a vision-based Automated Optical Inspection system that can be used for in-line dimensioning, classification and go-no-go processing of a variety of rivets and fastener types. The system will segregate the rivets and fasteners into “accepts” and “rejects” using machine vision algorithms.
What our Rivet and Fastener Inspection Bot can do
The system can check the rivets/fasteners for dimensional tolerances and detect a variety of defects:
Dimensions/defects handled
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Head dia
Peripheral notches
Shank dia
Surface cracks
Shank length
Other punching defects
Thread length
Rivet color & corresponding symbols
System configuration
Hardware:
Vibratory bowl to load the fasteners
Rotating Disc to receive and place fasteners in camera range
Cameras to capture images from several angles
Pneumatic ejectors to remove “rejects” from assembly line
Bins to catch “Accept” and “Reject” fasteners
Software:
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1. Will collect images and check with library/master acceptance criteria
2. Process algorithms will “decide” whether to “accept” or “reject”
3. Will allow configurability based on model of the Rivet/Fastener and Machine parameters
Features and Flexibility:
Machine related:
* Speed of inspection 100-900 ppm based on fastener/rivet sizes
* Single operator driven, independent of PC access
* Alarm indication for rivets in the bowl < threshold level
* Configurable image processing functionality
* Editable measurement limits
User related :
* Authentication feature for different levels of users
* Report generation in user friendly formats like Excel/PDF with SPC and bar charts
Specifications:
Here is an example of the Rivet and Fastener Inspection Bot 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 customize for your specifications. Feel free to add any other parameter you feel would be necessary to meet with your specific requirements. There is a mechanism described below to send in your specific Rivet/Fastener images if you feel that is necessary.
Commonly Asked Questions:
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1) Can I2SeeBots confirm feasibility, accuracy, resolution and costs for my specific objects under inspection?
A: Yes. Use the button in the bottom of this page to upload cellphone-snapped images of your Fasteners/Rivets or Unit Under Inspection for I2SeeBots to confirm this and provide you with 2-day feedback
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2) How does the cost of the Rivet Inspection Bot compare with building my own solution:
A: I2SeeBots is an expert in Industrial Machine Vision. The first time we built this solution for a customer, it took roughly 4-5 man months of experimentation and implementation to build a rugged, error proof system. We are confident, buying the bot 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 commensurate cost for use within your organization.