Professional quality inspection of weld seams

Weld seam inspection professional quality control

The quality of weld seams is essential for producing high-quality products and their safety. inos Automation uses machine learning and 3D data analysis to provide reliable, simple, and fast quality inspection of your weld seams.

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Intelligent weld seam inspection for industries

FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY

The requirements for quality and safety are increasing. Customers are increasingly demanding higher quality products at a lower price. A company can only remain one step ahead of the competition if it delivers consistent, excellent quality, sustainably reduces rework, and optimizes processes.

The automated weld seam inspection from inos Automation will support you in mastering this challenge. The technology is designed to meet the highest quality standards. To achieve this, 3D weld seam inspection relies on various mechanisms and AI-supported approaches. Sensors detect production errors such as splashes, pores, or edge offsets in real-time. The weld seams are inspected in a non-destructive manner. This can be done during system operation or outside the line if required.

Weld seam inspection for automotives

Regarding product quality, OEMs are the pioneers – with inos Automation you stay ahead. inos Automation's precise, optical 3D weld seam inspection detects any irregularities in your weld seams so that you can react immediately. This increases the safety of your end consumers on the one hand and strengthens your brand’s reputation on the other. inos Automation has been a high-performance partner to the automotive industry for over 25 years.

Why choose the inos Automation weld seam inspection?

benefits

Higher accuracy

inos Automation's 3D weld seam inspection can detect even the most minor defects. This will reliably identify potential deviations.

Higher quality

The technology provides consistent quality control by accurately inspecting the weld seam. Using AI, the application will learn during use and improve the results.

Higher economic efficiency

3D weld seam inspection reduces inspection times and lowers the overall costs of your production. Efficient, reliable results lead to higher productivity and more economical processes.

Higher flexibility

inos Automation weld seam inspection offers flexibility regarding the sensors and robots used and can be applied in or outside the line.

Higher transparency

All weld seam inspections are automatically documented. The reports will enable your employees to recognize deviations immediately and intervene, saving time and money.

Weld seam inspection in practice

Manufacturing batteries

E-mobility is no longer just a trend in the automotive industry. The batteries needed for this purpose have to feature strong weld seams and be highly resilient. The contactless optical 3D weld seam inspection from inos Automation inspects the weld seam for shape, dimensions, deviations, and other factors regardless of the welding technology. Combining powerful 3D sensors and advanced inos Automation algorithms, the technology enables reliable, replicable results.

“inos Automation consistently develops processes and builds on many years of experience in automation and sensor technology. Our state-of-the-art analysis processes are based on AI algorithms. Our customers thus receive a prompt, verified assessment of the product's quality status and can initiate efficient corrective and improvement measures. ”

Stephan Mengele Head of Sales

FAQ

How does the weld seam inspection work?

A robot-controlled 3D sensor inspects irregularities, the correct path, and the volume of the weld seam. During this process, the sensor optically scans the weld seam in all three directions in the room.
inos Automation offers

a maximum resolution of up to 0.05 mm
a sensor frequency in the range of 2-4 KHz
a robot speed in the range of 10-200 mm/s

The scanned data is then compared to the CAD model of the inspection object to localize the defects found precisely and thus facilitate post-processing.

Which welding types can be inspected?

inos Automation's intelligent weld seam inspection can be used for all joining technologies such as MIG/MAG welding, laser welding and brazing, friction stir welding, and resistance welding.

Which welding defects can be identified by the weld seam inspection?

The 3D weld seam inspection detects different defects, such as

pores
splashes
edge offsets
weld seam edges
width

which cannot be seen with the naked eye.

How does AI optimize the inspection of weld seams?

inos Automation optimizes the quality control of weld seams using machine learning and algorithms. The inos Automation algorithms analyze the 3D models of the component generated by the sensors to identify even the smallest irregularities in the weld seam.

The inos Automation software solution allows for a detailed inspection and assessment of the data. The most important KPIs and information are visualized, and reports are prepared via a web front end.

Turnkey solutions from a single source

Would you like to inspect your weld seams and need a solution from a single source? You came to the right place!

We have a wealth of experience in supporting our customers and know how different the requirements for quality control can be.

From software to hardware – we provide you with every component you need on a modular basis or from a single source. Always customized to your wishes. Our service team will continue to provide you with active support after installation.

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Turnkey solutions for industrial automation

Best-fit

The precise, fast and reliable best-fit systems from inos bring robot and component ideally together. Iterative robot guidance enables more efficient assembly by reducing cycle times and constantly increasing quality.

Gap and flush measurement

With its gap and flush measurement, inos provides a process-reliable, flexible, precise measurement technology to detect deviations early, enable consistent quality and avoid manual rework. Open the door to quality with inos quality measurement.

Assembly control

Intelligent assembly control from inos raises quality assurance to a new level. Fast, simple and reliable, inline quality control recognizes components’ characteristics – to enable the highest possible quality for your products.

3D inline metrology

With inos’ 3D inline metrology, customers check the dimensions of individual workpieces and component groups quickly, precisely and efficiently. Costly, time-consuming rework and rejects are a thing of the past.

Control assembly units and robots with inos’ 2D and 3D position recognition systems

2D & 3D position recognition

2D and 3D position recognition from inos enables efficient, economical control of robots. Detect the position of components precisely and reliably and react faster to changes with inos’ robot guidance system.

Bin picking

Bin picking solutions from inos enable picking the right object at the right time – quickly, precisely and reliably. Whether rack, crate, machine or conveyor belt – our bin picking robots detect, remove and position components precisely the way you need them to.

Palletizing and depalletizing

inos’ flexible systems for palletizing and depalletizing increase the efficiency and safety of logistics processes. Due to visionary 3D image processing by inos, even mixed pallets can be palletized and depalletized. Fast, flexible and efficient.

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Automatic parts transport

The Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) from our partner Grenzebach add speed to your production environment. From incoming goods all the way to dispatching – a powerful AGV system not only networks the individual workstations but also sustainably increases the productivity and reliability of your processes.