The new “Flexible Flaw Detection” (FFD) tool for edge and surface inspection is capable of analyzing both color and grayscale applications, thanks to highly effective algorithms. This ensures control over boundary line errors, such as contour conformity defects and surface blemishes like discolorations and scratches. FFD can also be used for print inspection, such as screen-printed logos. It gives the user the ability to choose between a precision criterion or a speed criterion, as well as the option to ignore defects during operation.
– Without flexible tools, normal deviations from production standards can lead to faulty rejects – explains Bhaskar Banerjee, Business Unit Manager for Cognex vision systems. – The new “Flex Flaw Detection” tool enables more accurate inspection, eliminating defects resulting from optical distortion, scaling changes, print alignment errors, and stretching of line-scanned images.
In-Sight Explorer 4.5 software features two new tools on the EasyBuilder® user interface: Bead Finder and Bead Tracker. These user-friendly tools can detect incorrect part positioning and defects in width and gaps, as well as provide complete glue bead parameters necessary for monitoring production processes.
The ReadIDMax tool has also been integrated into In-Sight Explorer 4.5 software. The ReadIDMax tool is based on powerful and field-proven 1DMax™ and 2DMax™ identification algorithms for reading 1D and 2D Data Matrix codes. As an additional feature, the new tool can simultaneously read up to 128 codes, regardless of their arrangement in the field of view. The user can now perform simultaneous reading of multiple codes while conducting a comprehensive part inspection at the same time.
In-Sight Explorer 4.5 software also features improved communication functions, such as the implementation of the CIP-Sync protocol for precise clock synchronization and the UDP protocol. It also supports the function of sending messages to the camera control from a Mitsubishi PLC via the MC protocol.
Compact and self-contained vision systems from the In-Sight product family are available as a wide range of models tailored to the specifics of various applications. In terms of cost and performance, they meet almost all requirements, becoming the standard for automatic inspection and high quality across all manufacturing industries. They can be integrated into any factory network or process automation system in an exceptionally simple way. They feature an optional operator display for monitoring current work processes on the production line.
For more information or to download a trial version, visit: www.cognex.com/explorer.