Nordson_CaseStudy_507_Automotive Turning Fork.pdf
SQ3000 ™ f or A ut omo tive T uning F ork Automo tive Case S tudy Benet Summar y The SQ3000™ provides ac cur at e, repea t able inspection for mass production, despit e high varia tion in size, c olor and g aps of autom…
SQ3000
™
for Automotive Tuning Fork
Automotive Case Study
Benet Summary
The SQ3000™ provides accurate, repeatable inspection for mass
production, despite high variation in size, color and gaps of
automotive tuning fork modules.
Challenge
Our customer was in search of a reliable inspection process for
automotive tuning forks. They had yet to nd a robust, exible
sensor and inspection algorithm that provided accurate and
repeatable 2D and 3D gap measurements. The tuning forks
are >10mm with high shape, color and gap variation, creating
shadows and reections. Lowering their escape rate was vital for
their growing mass production needs.
Along with needing to meet strict safety standards required for
consumer use, this customer’s criteria for a solution included
the ability to ramp up speed to meet high production goals and
catch defects earlier in the manufacturing process to reduce
costs down the line. An automated system would allow them to
increase yields, reduce operator costs, and promote a quality
product to remain competitive in their industry.
Solution
We worked with our customer to integrate the SQ3000™ 3D
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) into their manufacturing
process. This versatile solution is easy to use and provides
consistent, accurate results at high speeds. The sensor, soware
and system all work together to completely automate the full-
line inspection process, with low mean time between failures
and a low-to-zero escape rate.
By implementing a full-line inspection process, our customer
is able to identify and pinpoint defects sooner in the process
for operator ease. The SQ3000™ has AI2 searching capability
to pre-locate each tuning fork, and an advanced edge
detection algorithm to measure the gaps accurately with high
repeatability. This range of coverage provides reliable data for
gap measurement, bent terminal, twisted terminal, missing
terminal and contaminated terminal.
With the Multi-Reection Suppression (MRS) technology, our
customers are able to nd defects sooner and mitigate any
measurement inaccuracies due to shine or shadow, for high
yield inspection at fast speeds.
This proprietary system was evaluated as best-in-class with a
high-quality user interface that helps our customers build trust
with their customers based on a commitment to the highest
quality. It oers a remarkably low escape rate, reduces costs,
improves yields and continues to create operational eiciencies.
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