FAQs
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What types of parts can General Inspection systems inspect?
General Inspection systems inspect cylindrical and non-cylindrical parts including fasteners, turned parts, ammunition components, medical devices, and aerospace hardware. Our laser, eddy current, and vision technologies handle parts from sub-millimeter to 50mm diameter at full production speeds.
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What is 100% inspection and why does it matter?
100% inspection means every single part is measured, not just a sample. This eliminates the statistical uncertainty of sampling and ensures zero defective parts reach customers. General Inspection systems perform 100% dimensional and visual inspection at production speeds, typically hundreds of parts per minute.
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What industries does General Inspection serve?
General Inspection serves four primary industries: ammunition (bullet, case, cartridge, and primer inspection), automotive (fasteners, stampings, sintered metals, bearings), aerospace (ARIS system, aerospace-grade fasteners), and medical (bone screws, dental implants, pharmaceutical components).
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What is eddy current inspection?
Eddy current inspection is a non-contact method for detecting metallurgical defects such as cracks, hardness variations, and material mix. General Inspection integrates eddy current sensors into its gauging systems to combine dimensional measurement with defect detection in a single pass.
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Can General Inspection systems be customized?
Yes. General Inspection designs and builds custom inspection solutions for specific part geometries and quality requirements. Systems can combine laser, eddy current, and vision technologies and integrate with existing production lines through robotic loading, conveyor systems, and data connectivity.
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How does General Inspection help achieve zero defects?
General Inspection's focus on 100% inspection means every part is measured at production speed and rejects are automatically sorted, eliminating defective parts before they reach the customer or assembly process.
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What is the VisionLab system?
VisionLab is General Inspection's laboratory-grade vision inspection workstation. It provides high-resolution visual inspection and measurement capabilities in a benchtop format, suitable for incoming inspection, quality lab analysis, and process development applications.