Inspecting glass fibre for high quality results
A surface inspection system for glass fibre production has been developed by AMETEK Surface Vision.
SmartView and SmartAdvisor systems identify defects during the production process, which they say leads to a high-quality product and a reduction in customer claims
© AMETEK Surface VisionAlso known as fibreglass, glass fibre and the use of glass fibre mats are growing in a wide range of applications, which has increased the need for accurate, automated inspection. The markets expect products with perfect fibre formation.
AMETEK Surface Vision uses its SmartView web inspection and SmartAdvisor web monitoring systems along with SmartSync, to creat a unified inspection platform that it claims ensures high-quality results in the production process.
This combines the power of advanced SmartView classification with the flexible, multi-position camera technology of SmartAdvisor.
AMETEK say the operator can rapidly determine the root cause of any defects and take the necessary corrective action.
An integrated fault map provides an accurate process quality overview, while classified defects are synchronised with the associated video files from upstream cameras.
An integrated database provides comprehensive reporting for all visual anomalies.
Glass fibre is used for a range of applications, including infrastructure, building and construction, pipes and tanks, oil, gas, chemical and transportation.
