Inspection Automation

In-line and discrete part inspection is critical to quality manufacturing processes and a necessity in today's competitive marketplaces. RT Engineering has implemented customized inspection systems which utilize the latest non-contact, machine vision, and electrical probing technologies. Our systems have been used for end-of- line inspections and to monitor, and adjust processes on the fly.

Our systems utilize reliable Keyence LV-H and LV-S series laser sensors, Cognex and DVT vision systems, and LVDT's to measure and inspect critical features of your products in real time. Our engineers integrate these high tech sensor systems with parts feeding, handling, assembly, and sorting stations to create a turn-key system solution for your specific product and application. Our systems will allow you to store and manage the inspection data acquired, and can integrate into your factory SCADA or MES system for plant wide monitoring and control.

Capabilities

Our team of application specialists and design engineers will work with you to design an inspection system to meet your throughput and quality demands. All of our designs are modeled in 3D software from SolidWorks®, ProEngineer®, or AutoCad Inventor® to ensure the quality of your design.

A custom designed control system is developed to accompany the mechanical systems. A typical control system will integrate a system level PC, an Allen Bradley PLC, and the sensing system controller. Our software engineers can create an easy to use and intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) to fit your operational and data acquisition needs.

Typical project teams include a project leader, operations coordinator, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and software engineers. The manufacturing of your system will take place in our state of the art facility by a team of experienced technicians and manufacturing engineers.

Applications

RT Engineering has implemented successful inspection systems in the following applications:

  • Fiber optics gauging
  • Electronics
  • Sporting goods defect detection
  • Medical device assembly verification
  • Food processing monitoring
  • Character and label verification
Technologies Applied
  • 2D and 3D machine vision
  • Laser micrometers
  • LVDT's
  • Weigh scales
  • Intellution and RS View SCADA's
  • Barcode readers
  • Mass flow meters