In connector inspection, traditional methods face significant limitations, including high time consumption, low accuracy, and susceptibility to human error. To address these challenges, we have developed an advanced vision system designed to provide an efficient and high-speed solution.
Our vision system is fully controlled by custom machine vision software, which operates a circular indexing table with 7 stations. One of these stations is dedicated to the vision system, enabling a comprehensive inspection of the triskele connector. Key features inspected include
- Lip detection
- Lip gap
- Pitch of the lips
- Lip offset for both the top
- Side windows of the part.
The triskele connector is inspected from two distinct views: the bottom view and the side view. A single triskele connector comprises 8, 18, or 24 contacts (both with and without neutral) visible in the bottom view, and 8 contacts in the side view. To ensure thorough inspection, the camera systematically moves to all necessary positions, capturing images at each location. These images are then processed to detect any defects in the part.
By automating the inspection process with our advanced vision system, we significantly enhance both the accuracy (up to 6.6 µm) and speed (up to 10 PPM) of triskele connector inspections. This automation ensures higher quality and reliability in the final product, addressing the inherent limitations of manual inspection methods.
