Effective automation in quality control involves selecting the right sensor and camera technology, clearly defining inspection criteria and tolerances, and ensuring thorough data collection and documentation
Whether 2D camera, 3D scanner, laser measurement or force sensor – choosing the right inspection technology depends heavily on the type of feature being inspected. It is important that the sensor technology and robot are perfectly coordinated.
Automated systems require clear, measurable specifications. Which dimensions, surface characteristics or positions should be inspected? The more precise the requirements, the more reliable the test result.
A major advantage of automated quality control is complete traceability. Robots can automatically store and analyse measurement results and integrate them into existing systems (e.g. ERP or MES).
Automated quality control offers objective inspection, faster evaluation, fewer errors, complete documentation, and reduced workload for employees
Discover the keys to automating your quality control by analyzing your inspection process, comparing solutions, leveraging expert consulting, testing the setup, and ensuring seamless integration with training
Which characteristics need to be inspected? Which technologies are suitable?
At RBTX.com, you will find tested complete solutions – including robots, cameras, sensors and control systems.
Our experts will help you select the right components – free of charge and independently of manufacturers.
With the RBTX testing service, you can have your application tested in advance – with real robots.
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Many people shy away from quality control with robots because they think: 'It's far too expensive. But I can tell you from experience: if you calculate what manual inspections cost you - time, labour, errors, rework - then the calculation looks completely different. Entry-level solutions are available from around €7,000. And if you check hundreds of parts every day, you'll often recoup this in a few months. My tip: don't just calculate the purchase price - calculate what you save every day when the robot takes over. And then you'll see: Quality pays off.
Frequently asked questions about automated quality control