Fastener gauging for large bolts
General Inspection, LLC has installed a new VisionLab-300-X 3D fastener gauging system at a large bolt manufacturer in Indiana, to streamline the company's first-part inspection process.
VisionLab uses General Inspection's patented 3D gauging technology to provide complete part dimensional layouts in less than five seconds. The machine can perform 360° dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting, with options to provide 360° visual defect detection, and a bottom camera to verify head markings and measure recess features.
The bolt manufacturer replaced its three 12" LaserLab systems with a single VisionLab-300-X. Time is saved by VisionLab accepting the transfer of all previously programmed parts from the legacy LaserLab systems.
The VisionLab-300-X will measure parts up to 12" long and up to 4" in diameter. All dimensions, including 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, but in this installation the customer is utilizing the built-in MySQL server to connect directly to the SPC program.
This saves time and improves quality by accurately measuring parts within two micrometers. Part feature tolerances are assigned with the appropriate part number and stored in memory for quick recall.