Vision-based inspection system

This VisionLab-150 3D Fastener Gauging System from General Inspection LLC. features patented 3D gaging technology that the company says provides complete part dimensional inspection in less than 5 seconds. The machine can perform 360-degree dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting, plus options to provide 360-degree visual defect detection, end-view inspection, and measure recess depth and recess concentricity. 

One application is comprehensive thread measurements. The VisionLab has a high/low thread measuring algorithm as part of the 3D fastener gaging systems’ most comprehensive thread measurement capabilities. This includes all pertinent system-22 requirements, which evaluate the thread's pitch diameter and functional diameter, lobular shaped threads as well as algorithms for screw threads and high/low threads.

In addition to thread measurements, VisionLab measures straightness and other GD&T characteristics. Optional End-View measures and detects visual defects on both ends of parts, including features such as recesses, inner/outer diameters, through holes and counterbores. Optional surface control is used to detect visual defects, such as bad plating, thread patch presence/quality, as well as measuring knurl width, gap, and height. Optional slewing optics automatically tilt for an enhanced view of the threads to measure root radius. Optional upper tooling and bit kit are available for parts with a recess drive.