Previously, we mentioned the stats on vehicle accidents and recalls in SA caused by safety system components. Installing our vision systems to guide the pick-and-place process and provide complete traceability. Which could reduce accidents and recalls caused by brake failures.

Brake Valve Component Inspection

Machine vision systems provide brake valve component inspection solutions.

Here’s how it works:

1. 1. Automated Inspection: Cognex In-Sight vision systems offer non-contact inspection for brake valves. A robot places each valve within the field of view of the vision system. The system then inspects every part, identifying defects. If a defect is found, the robot sorts the part for rework. This automation ensures tough quality standards are met and maintained, minimising the chance of defective parts and recalls
   2. Flexibility: The combination of robot and vision system allows adjustments for new valve designs. Manufacturers can teach the system to manipulate and inspect different valve configurations, adapting to changing requirements.

Brake Pad Inspection

Installing vision systems to guide the pick-and-place process and provide complete traceability could reduce accidents from brake failures. Brake pad performance is critical to ensure safe braking. Brake pads are manufactured to high-quality standards with multiple processing steps.

Each part must be inspected to ensure it meets rigorous quality specifications. Typical inspections include verifying that the brake pad has the correct friction material, its measurements meet specified tolerances, and the pad has been ground correctly. Manual inspection is difficult to achieve due to the high speed of production.

In-Sight vision systems have also been successfully integrated into brake pad production lines. These systems provide a simple yet effective solution for automated brake pad inspection. By identifying defects, they help eliminate faulty brake pads and prevent recalls.

Recalls related to brake components can seriously affect safety and trust in the automotive industry. We can expect even more innovative solutions to enhance automotive safety as technology advances.

Stay tuned for the next part of this series, where we discuss solutions available to reduce seat belt component recalls.