Vitronic Publishes Optical Seam Inspection White Paper

Vitronic has published a white paper presenting the advantages of optical seam
inspection in industrial welding and soldering processes.

In a new white paper, VITRONIC Dr. Ing. Stein of Bildverarbeitungssysteme
GmbH presents how camera-based, automated welded seam inspection
systems optimize the quality, costs and efficiency of inspection processes.

The white paper, which can be requested free at
http://www.vitronic.de/en/seaminspection, describes various aspects including
which companies automated seam inspection is suitable for, which materials
can be inspected and how camera-based seam inspection works.

The method can be used to inspect seams using the latest generation of
sensors and combined 2D/3D inspection. In some circumstances, this even
allows seams to be inspected if the geometric features (e.g. seam without
profils) are missing and the seam cannot be recorded in 3D. Contrasts caused
by discoloration or structural changes at the seam location are also recognized
reliably.

An overview of the key benefits of camera-based seam inspection systems:

One hundred percent safe inspection of the quality of all relevant welded and
soldered seams
Reliable application for steel, aluminum and other materials
Reduced parts scrap
Automatic alarm when defined warning limits are exceeded allows deviations in
the joining processes to be eliminated early
Documentation and archiving of product quality using the inspection results as
verification for the customer
Statistical analyses form the basis for process optimizations and cost reductions
Pays for itself quickly after just a year of operation
Long-term optimization of welding quality thanks to inspection stability

As well as presenting areas of use and the benefits compared to manual visual
inspection, the white paper offers important practical tips for the optimum
integration of the weld seam inspection systems and for choosing the right
provider.

See VITRONIC at EuroBLECH 2012, October 23-27, 2012, Hanover, Hall 13,
Stand F26.

Download the white paper at http://www.vitronic.de/en/seaminspection

Pictured is a Vitronic robotic inspection system.