Innovative machine vision solutions for 100% visual inspection and monitoring of adhesive and sealant applications.
Bead inspection in manufacturing
RTVision shown in a manufacturing cell layout
In-process
The inspection takes place directly in process, which means little to no additional cycle time is required for the qualitative assessment.
Post-process
The inspection takes place after the actual production process. Therefore, additional time is required to assess the quality.RTVision
We offer a flexible solution for bead inspection in industrial dispensing for precise application, high quality, material saving, and overall cost reduction.
In automotive manufacturing, reliable adhesive bonds are essential to ensure high-quality results. RTVision is a flexible solution, perfectly adjusted to your requirements.
RTVision is the perfect solution to validate processes while catching flaws. This is especially important in the body shop and paint shop processes, where structural bonding and seam sealing often have large application areas. The system can also inspect adhesive patches, like those in swirl applications, for example. We have developed specific algorithms that check the continuity of the outer contours and gaps within the application.
These are essential parameters to ensure reliable sealing and safety-critical bonds.
Multi-system installation
Multiple cameras work together to inspect vehicle application.
Pedestal mounted
Process where the robot positions the vehicle part in the correct place for the cameras to inspect and/or measure.
Robot mounted system
Vehicle part is on a cart in front of a quality vision inspection camera mounted on a pedestal
RTVision Light Panel (l) and Camera (r)
RTVision (2D post-process)
Various sensor and set-up variants for easy adaption to spatial conditions, inspection items, and tasks
Light panel
- To provide optimal light conditions
- For the best contrasting quality
Camera
- Takes high-resolution pictures of the application
RTVision.t
Safety-critical, structural bonds are highly demanding processes in BIW production. This is why a reliable bead inspection is crucial. The RTVision.t detects errors in width, position, and continuity of the bead, providing direct feedback and allowing immediate reaction.
Battery assembly comes with challenges, such as air bubbles or bead accuracy, which significantly impact the performance and lifetime of the battery application’s result. The RTVision.t ensures full conductivity and heat dissipation between modules and cooling plates for a long-lasting battery.
Different application patterns such as bead, stitch bead, or swirl can be processed. As the lightning color can be chosen individually, the system is able to detect any material color with the highest contrast quality.
We ensure the optimal inspection of all conventional adhesive and sealant application types and colors. Your individual manufacturing process and specific needs determine your choice of solution. Increasing quality and profitability in your manufacturing process.
RTVision.t (2D in-process inspection)
A compact sensor unit integrated into the application head constantly monitors the application and immediately detects quality issues without additional cycle time – an automated bead repair function is available.
- Highly accurate 2D inline inspection in real time
- Includes integrated light unit (700 LEDs)
RTVision.3d
Measuring the width, position, and continuity of adhesive applications in automotive production is essential for a high-quality result. With RTVision.3d, we bring quality assurance to a new level with an additional application height measurement that checks the volume applied according to your needs.
Demands increase on various quality factors, and high-quality adhesive bonds are becoming more important in the automotive industry. With our RTVision.3d, it is possible to measure the parameters of width, position and continuity, and the height of the adhesive applied to allow monitoring of material volume.
The 100% 3D inline solution can be used to monitor body-in-white applications for safety-critical structural bonds. Also, for various applications in battery manufacturing, such as cell bonding or battery sealing, the RTVision.3d is the perfect solution for quality inspection. For glazing in final assembly, you can monitor the optimal bead height directly during the application process and thus avoid leaks.
RTVision.3d (3D in-process inspection)
Patented 3D sensor with six cameras and lasers for 360° bead inspection of width, position and continuity, and the height of the adhesive application. Inline solution with real-time generation of a full point cloud.
- Inspection in every dimension, possible in real-time
- Six (6) cameras and six (6) laser lines in one sensor
