Industrial vision systems for flexible plastics

Reels digitized and 100% inspected by the industrial vision system

Flexible plastics processing offers a wide variety of materials and surface finishes, and production occurs continuously, on material in rolls several meters high. In this sector, the ability to automatically detect defects is a significant economic and competitive advantage because it allows for the prevention of non-compliant production.

The roll inspection systems proposed by Specialvideo are operational on a wide range of possible productions of plastic materials in rolls produced by lamination or coating:

  • Control of transparent or colored PVC
  • Detection of surface defects in smooth or embossed plastic material
  • Correct lighting to inspect texture variability, color and possible roughness

Specialvideo is also available for customizations: all the industrial systems we offer can be expanded to meet specific needs and new products.

The automatic inspection portal produced in series by Specialvideo

The vision system proposed by Specialvideo is mass-produced and described in the case history “Control of impurities on PVC reels”.

Validation of the implemented lighting solution and the tailored implementation of automatic control into the line are an essential part of the implementation of this industrial vision system.

Even when automatic visual control is installed in post-production, combined for example with the classic operator’s viewfinder, Specialvideo offers high-performance solutions combined with the digital map of the roll.

The standard solutions offered by specialvideo are based on experience gained in the field through numerous installations and custom configurations.

Industrial vision and quality control in flexible plastics

Industrial vision systems enable automatic and continuous material inspection throughout the entire production process, either in-line or offline depending on the customer’s needs.

The final destination of the product, for example for automotive interior trim, panels, seats and aesthetic components, places the focus on quality on the visual appearance as a critical requirement.

The digital mapping of the reel allows, on the one hand, to guarantee fully compliant product quality, on the other to reduce waste by intervening with appropriate cuts in those reels with mapped defects and which can still be used at least partially.

Through objective and repeatable visual checks it is possible to identify aesthetic and functional defects, verify the conformity of the material and constantly monitor the surface quality.

Vision systems compatible with production requirements

Industrial vision systems are designed to integrate with calendering, laminating, coating, laminating, embossing, and stamping systems, adapting to variable material widths and ensuring operational stability even in the presence of vibrations and tension variations.

Management of control and traceability data generated by computer vision

Specialvideo vision systems include the management of photographic production data:

  • archiving of inspection images associated with defect reporting
  • defect mapping according to the position logic on the reel
  • associating results with batches, reels, or jobs for offline analysis and continuous improvement

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