At Eines Vision Systems, we understand that every part of a car must undergo thorough inspection, as each component requires stringent Quality Control Today we will be talking about Advanced Inspection Solutions for Wheels? Is it possible to automate this processes?
As experts in Quality Control, we recognize the various types of defects you may encounter. Let’s go with some examples!
Typical Defects
- Casting defects, issues such as porosity and inclusions are common. The presence of air bubbles in molten material weakens the wheel structure, with porosity potentially affecting 5% to 10% of wheels produced. Additionally, foreign material trapped in the molten metal compromises the wheel’s integrity, with inclusions accounting for approximately 3% to 7% of defective wheels.
- Machining defects are another concern, where dimensional deviations and defective surface finishes can degrade the quality of the wheels. Up to 15% of wheels may have dimensions that do not meet specifications, while scratches and other surface irregularities affect around 10% of wheels, impacting both aesthetics and functionality.
- Heat treatment defects are also critical. Improper heat treatment can lead to fragility, making the wheel more brittle and increasing the risk of fractures. This defect can affect about 2% to 4% of wheels.
- Finally, even with rigorous controls, some defects may go unnoticed during final inspection, such as air leaks. In tubeless wheels, up to 5% may have sealing issues that compromise vehicle safety.
Is this something you face in your daily work? How do you address these challenges? Do you rely on automated solutions, or do you have operators manually analyzing these defects?
Importance of Automate Processes
At Eines Vision Systems, we believe that automating processes in plants offers long-term benefits to companies. Automation reduces subjectivity and operator fatigue, while increasing efficiency and speed, all with the objectivity that only a machine can provide.
Our latest innovation in wheel inspection and quality control is ERSI. This advanced system combines high-resolution polarized artificial vision, polarized LED lighting, and artificial intelligence algorithms to detect surface and structural defects in wheels with exceptional precision. ERSI can identify detailed defects such as scratches, dents, and cracks, ensuring that each wheel meets the highest quality standards.
ERSI stands out as the most robust visual inspection solution for automotive wheels. With cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art software, and high-speed, high-precision inspection capabilities… improving at the end the final product.
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