Application
The detection of visual defects on very small parts
100%
of automated quality inspection
100%
of the surfaces of the inspected parts
Client presentation
A key player in high-precision screw machining, our client manufactures metal implants just a few millimeters in size. These critical components demand flawless quality.
Quality at the center of concerns.
Currently, quality inspection is outsourced to another European country.
This requires regular back-and-forth shipping of parts.
With demand increasing to over 5 million parts per year and the goal of bringing this activity back inhouse, our client sought a reliable automation solution.
The client's objectives
Automate 100% of quality inspections
Inspect all surfaces of the parts (360° body, interior, top, and bottom)
Ensure a cycle time of 2.5 seconds per part for 5 million parts/year
Maintain machine autonomy for 10,000 parts per load
Reduce costs
Enable self-management of the machine and sorting severity
Detect cosmetic defects using AI, avoiding excessive part rejection due to reflections
The solution: Spark Multi View
To achieve these goals, Scortex has implemented its AI-powered automated quality inspection solution, Spark Multi View, equipped with several cameras :
Combination of 2 Spark Multi View kits, equipped with 2 and 4 cameras respectively
Integration with a SCARA robot for a cycle time of less than 3 seconds
Automatic sorting of parts after inspection
Collaboration with an integrator specialized in small parts
Pipelined control flow for optimal inspection
Support for deployment and achieving autonomy by a Customer Success team
The Results
100% automated quality inspection
Complete coverage of inspected parts’ surfaces
Achieved cycle time: 2,5 seconds per part
Return on investment in under 1,5 years
"We have secured the inspection of our parts thanks to a quality control system featuring Spark MultiView and its 6 cameras. Not only have we reduced the strain of inspection on our very small parts forour operators, but we have also been able to increase our cycle times by a factor of 4.»
Caroline, Quality Manager
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Industries
Innovation and precision for all industrial applications
Spark is ideal for a variety of industries such as cosmetics, packaging, automotive, and many others. It is capable of inspecting various materials such as metal, glass, and plastic, thus meeting a wide range of inspection needs.
