Visual Inspection Machine with Adaptive Master Template
Adaptive Visual Inspection for Stamped Parts Problem Statement: In automotive part manufacturing, “Stamped Characters” (serial numbers/codes) are critical for traceability. However, the physical stamping process is inconsistent. Factors like die wear, hydraulic pressure changes, or slight positioning shifts cause the characters to look different over time. The Challenge: A traditional Vision System uses a static “Master Image.” When the production line’s stamping tool degrades slightly, the characters no longer match the static Master perfectly. This leads to a high rate of False Rejects (Good parts being rejected), causing frequent machine downtime and requiring constant code adjustments by engineers. ...