Multi-Faceted Screw Manufacturer Installs VisionLabs with Advanced High/Low Thread Measuring Capabilities
One of the leading roofing screw manufacturers in the USA added a VisionLab-150, 3D Fastener Gauging Systems from General Inspection, LLC to streamline their first part inspection process. The Massachusetts-based company utilizes the VisionLab-150 for greater accuracy and significant time savings while measuring commercial roofing screws.
VisionLab uses General Inspection’s patented 3D gauging technology to provide complete part dimensional layouts in less than 5 seconds. The machine can perform 360⁰ dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting, plus options to provide 360⁰ visual defect detection, end view inspection, and measure recess depth plus recess concentricity. Recently updated with a new high/low thread measuring algorithm, the 3D fastener gauging system has the most comprehensive thread measurement capabilities. This includes all pertinent system-22 requirements, lobular shaped threads and now a specific algorithm for high/low threads.
Greg Nygaard said, “by popular demand, we’ve added a tool to our VisionLab system to make measuring high/low threads as simple as a press of a button”. The VisionLab allows manufacturers and distributors to measure all critical part features including high/low threads in less than 5 seconds.
In addition to threads, the VisionLab measures all profile features, including GD&T characteristics. An optional “end view” inspection measures and detects 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 detects, 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 into the radius of the threads to measure root radii and pitch diameter. Optional upper tooling and bit kit are available for uneven parts or parts with a recess drive.
The screw manufacturer’s goal was to reduce inspection time, improve quality, and cut down on calibration costs by replacing multiple manual gauges, such as micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators. Visionlab completes first-piece inspections in a fraction of the time allowing employees to concentrate on production tasks instead of measuring parts.
Production has significantly increased; errors have been eliminated and the company is able to measure with greater frequency. All dimensions: including hi/low threads, lengths, diameters, radii, angles, and GD&T features are measured and displayed with a pass/fail indication. Custom data reports are created and saved as CSV or Excel files. This saves time and money plus drastically improves quality by accurately measuring parts within two microns. Part feature tolerances are assigned with the appropriate part number and stored in memory for quick recall.
The VisionLab system is a versatile, accurate and fast inspection machine capable of handling a wide range of applications. For time savings, traceability and removing error, the VisionLab creates customized, thorough reports with graphs and data charts which can also be uploaded to 3rd party SPC packages. Learn more about the VisionLab’s capabilities by contacting Gi at [email protected] or call 1-248-625-0529… Gi offers online or in-person demonstrations.
