Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Inspection Process",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Robotic inspection machines check phial boxes from
AA Robotics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Six robotic inspection machines are speeding up pharmaceutical production and improving quality control by ensuring that phial box compartments are empty for re-use".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Predictive maintenance is a benefit, not an evil from
AV Technology: "Predictive maintenance should be seen as an integral part of plant management and, moreover, part of an all encompassing asset management function".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Unison
concerning its Uni-vercell at Tube, Dusseldorf
- take a look at Automated tube bending cell runs at EUR7/day
which says: "Automated tube bending cell integrates robot arm, loader, end-former, bender and inspection into space of typical tube bender and can fabricate thousands of parts/day EUR 7 running cost".
Take a look also at the news release from Baldor UK, Control technology raises tube bending versatility,
as well as Tube inspection software provides CNC bend data from Hexagon Metrology,
and UK show to highlight AOI and X-ray inspection from Reed Exhibitions (UK).
See also:
Measurement machine switches between sensors
(November 2007)
Measuring machine provides full 4-axis part measurement using a combination of video, touch probe, micro-probe and optional laser independently in the same set-up
CBN form grinding wheels offered
(November 2007)
Electroplated CBN wheels offer substantial benefits - particularly when grinding exotic alloy steels; the tough crystals stay sharp longer as they tend to be self sharpening under cutting stress
Automated tube bending cell is world's smallest
(November 2007)
A robotic tube bending cell, claimed to be the world's smallest, can fabricate thousands of parts/day for running cost of around EUR 7 for mass production of items like automotive parts
Laser scanners check car body parts for assembly
(September 2007)
Optical 3D laser scanning technology can revolutionize automotive inspection in terms of measurement throughput and reporting transparency and making major development time and cost savings
Portable coordinate measuring software upgraded
(August 2007)
Upgraded software for portable coordinate measuring machines has graphical user interface for training and easier use, and a color-coded scheme for points to be measured
Laser scanner checks complex mouldings
(August 2007)
User of spray painting on plastics injection moulded parts with complex shapes and freeform surfaces will use a very fast laser scanning system to improve the quality inspection
Collect visual/functional defect inspection data
(July 2007)
A simple, touch screen data collection interface allows operators to quickly and easily record and report defect information and feed it in real time to production personnel
Machine replaces manual aircraft panel inspection
(July 2007)
A machine that checks the profile and hole positions in sheet aluminium components to within +/-25 microns has replaced the slow and inaccurate inspection of flat components visually in foil lofts
X-ray inspection system is fast and precise
(May 2007)
The RAYCON range of X-ray product inspection systems from S+S Inspection uses a lower power X-ray source but provides enhanced image processing at higher throughput speeds than the previous model
Bespoke industrial computers fully configured
(April 2007)
Industrial Computers manufactures bespoke computers that are fully configured and integrated by the company for clients in a range of industries
Existing clients maintain new CMM is fastest
(April 2007)
NVision has introduced MAXOS, the multi-axis optical CMM, offering a significantly faster way to measure high-value precision components in an automatic production environment
Metrology interoperability consortium
(April 2007)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a meeting about metrology interoperability in Maryland on April 23, 2007 following the success of the SASIG consortium
Common metrology interoperability sought
(March 2007)
Part of a larger conference on the general topic of interoperability, The NIST Consortium of Consortia Metrology meeting is in response to a need for common metrology standards
Inspection planning for metrology interoperability
(March 2007)
A meeting has been convened by NIST to precisely define the information required to generate a high-level inspection process plan
Scanning conference includes reverse engineering
(March 2007)
With a focus on using non-contact scanning technology to capture and process high resolution 3D spatial geometries, the SME 3D Scanning conference takes place in Detroit
Smart 3D camera inspects, locates, identifies
(February 2007)
A version of the 3D smart camera for precise use, the IVC-3D 30, is available from Sick (UK) and is able to identify small parts or defects as well as locate and inspect them
Inspection machine checks complex tool forms
(February 2007)
A supplier of bespoke cutting tools has acquired a non-contact tooling inspection machine that checks multi-diameter or complex form tools and drastically reduces measurement times
Project risk and costly rework reduced
(January 2007)
Bentley OnSite connects worlds of Civil Engineering design and construction
High resolution in-line x-ray inspection system
(December 2006)
3DX-RAY is using IPOT to highlight its in-line x-ray inspection system, X-Line plus its MDXi stand-alone system
CADCAM plus 5-axis machining cuts mould time
(November 2006)
A series of investments in CADCAM software, coupled with the introduction of five-axis machine tools has produced major time savings at a manufacturer of moulded components for mobile phones
Access platforms for Rolls Royce
(November 2006)
Rolls Royce is using a specially developed AIRdeck access platform from Planet Platforms in the UK
President for tool and mould maker
(October 2006)
Sil-Pro has announced the appointment of Kevin Carver to the position of president
Inspection system designed for bulk softgels
(October 2006)
When Nutra Manufacturing began working with Symetix, they were looking for the latest technologies to produce the highest quality supplements
Scanning/point cloud inspection software released
(September 2006)
Laser scanning application and point-cloud-based inspection software enables automation of the whole scanning process including tuning of scanning parameters to the current material properties
Metal detection protects packed poultry products
(July 2006)
Austrian family-run business uses metal separators to avoid metal contamination and to fully comply with the IFS standards for the inspection of packaged goods
Poultry processing metal detector
(July 2006)
The use of metal detection and separation equipment for quality assurance and consumer protection plays a vital role in food production
Visual inspection amortises in under two years
(June 2006)
Vision inspection system has decreased the parts per million failure rate on reeled SMT components dramatically, halved the number of full time inspection operators and rework costs are nil
Model based definition for design, production
(May 2006)
Messier-Dowty initiated the use of model based definition throughout the design, manufacturing engineering, production and inspection processes for the landing gear for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
High value offered in manual and CNC lathes
(May 2006)
Manual and CNC lathes include three 'value-for-money' models of heavy duty, geared head manual lathes with 400mm, 500mm and 560mm swing-over-bed dimensions respectively
Test house has on-line tracking of inspected parts
(April 2006)
Independent inspection service can now offer clients on-line access to comprehensive, date- and time-stamped information on any of their components being inspected
Inspection software has turbine blade analysis
(March 2006)
Software now automates the inspection process by running user-recorded macros or part programs - used to inspect multiple parts from an existing part database
Controller's on-line logbook meets HACCP needs
(December 2005)
A controller system from a metal detection specialist incorporates an on-line logbook and serial interface to fully meet the EU traceability guidelines and the requirements of both HACCP and IFS
Continuous measurement of compressed air dew point
(December 2005)
Michell Instruments has annouced the launch of its new on-line hygrometer
Turbine blade measurement on Mitutoyo platform
(December 2005)
XR Aero Components and Nextec Technologies 2001, are proud to announce the successful installation of Nextec's innovative WIZblade solution on Rolls Royce China production floor