During Europearn funded project INLINE a prototype of a robot-based automated burr detection for tank valves was developed. Hereby moves the robot the tank valve to the endoscopic-based inspection sensor, which uses photometric stereo technology to detect burrs in the edges of the drill holes inside the tank valve. The robot guarantees a repeatable position of the tank valve and a fully automated inspeciton of all drill holes of the valve. The Robot can be used togehter with a gripping tool so that the valves can be automated picked and placed before and after the inspection. The short inspection and processing time of the sensor itself allows an integration into the production process for a 100% quality control. Furthermore the inspection system can also be used for the quality control of threads.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- Business partners – SMEs, Entrepreneurs, Large Corporations
PROFACTOR is building industrial inspection systems using this technology. The sensor, the robot and the software can be customized specific to the needs of the production environment.
- Other Actors who can help us fulfil our market potential
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
The inspection system is installed in industrial series production. The software needs to be adapted to the specific use case (eg. finding burrs or scratches, …)
The sensor can be duplicated and is ready for duplication as required by the application.
There is a continuing need to inspection systems in a range of industrial branches. The need to upgrade, optimize and maintain production equipment will be a driving factor.
- Europe
