Application

Spark reduces subjectivity on complex inspection of shiny parts

100%

of defective categories are detected

30 to 5 seconds

is the inspection time reduction reached

Client presentation

Supplier of gold metallized parts for the luxury industry, our Italian client is an expert in the highest quality requirements. Metallization or varnishing of parts makes it possible to offer finishes and surface conditions resembling metal

Quality at the center of concerns.

The parts are removed from the surface treatment bath supports and inspected by quality controllers.

Even with qualified operators, visual defects slip through, risking significant financial impact if not quickly detected. In addition, the gray area of acceptable limit parts is complex to formalize, whichmakes over-quality frequent (acceptable parts thrown away).

A robust solution for inspecting complex parts was needed that could be tested at an offline inspection station and then integrated into a sorting machine.

The client's objectives

  • Ability to inspect 4 sides of parts

  • Reduce control time from 30s to 5s per part

  • Remain a leader in quality while reducing the cost of control

  • Guarantee a high quality rate on a new critical high-volume business

  • Cover a broad spectrum of products with a system to optimize return on investment.

The solution: Spark Multi View

To achieve these objectives, Scortex implemented its automated quality inspection solution with AI, Spark Multi View, equipped with 4 cameras: 

  • Associate the 4 cameras with a coaxial light

  • Create an offline control station

  • Report quality information in a way that is easily understandable by the operator

  • Define part positioning tooling constraints (3D printing)

  • Deployment support from a dedicated Customer Success team

The Results

  • 100% categories of defects are detected (black spot, run, scratch, lack of surface treatment, friction, whiteout, etc.)

  • Rapid rise in autonomy, creation of control program by the user one day after installation 

  • Gradual reduction of the gray area thanks to the rapid learning from errors functionality 

  • Control reports are available in real time, images are stored allowing traceability of the quality delivered 

  • Reduction of inspection time to 5 seconds / part 

“There is no need to double-check products at the end of the line, as we can eject defective products at the source as soon as they are detected. The parts that arrive for packaging are all good quality, we can see the difference.”

Alan, Technical Director

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.

Frequent questions

What are the main challenges in inspecting shiny and reflective parts in the luxury and cosmetics industry?

How does Spark address the challenges of inspecting shiny and reflective parts?

How does Spark improve the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection process for these parts?

What are the specific benefits of using Spark for inspecting shiny and reflective parts in terms of cost and quality?

What feedback has the client provided about using Spark for the inspection of shiny and reflective parts?

Let's discuss your quality today.

Louis and the Scortex team are happy to answer your questions.

Let's discuss your quality today.

Louis and the Scortex team are happy to answer your questions.