Inline Inspection for Small-to-Medium Mill-Turn Parts
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Inline Inspection for Small-to-Medium Mill-Turn Parts
Summary
The TIMI benchtop telecentric imaging measurement system is purpose-built for precision inspection of small-to-medium mill-turn components, supporting shaft diameters up to ø40mm and lengths up to 200mm. Compared to conventional CMMs, TIMI offers a compact, cost-effective solution that can be deployed directly on the production floor. It enables real-time inspection of milled surfaces and side-drilled holes, making it ideal for automotive and electronics manufacturing. With built-in databank system, statistical analysis, and robotic integration, TIMI supports high-efficiency and intelligent inspection workflows.
Application Background
In the automotive and electronics industries, mill-turn parts are typically compact and geometrically complex, requiring real-time inspection of milled surfaces and side holes. However, many manufacturers still rely on manual tools like calipers or height gauges, resulting in low efficiency and high operator variability. Although CMMs offer high precision, their slow speed, high cost, and need for trained operators make them unsuitable for on-site deployment. The industry urgently needs an inline, high-precision, automated inspection solution.
Solution
- Deploy desktop telecentric imaging systems for shaft diameters of ø12mm, ø30mm, and ø40mm, with lengths of 100mm or 200mm
- Advanced rotary positioning for automatic detection of milled surfaces and side-hole positions, ensuring stable and accurate measurement
- Built-in measurement database for automatic data logging and statistical analysis, eliminating manual errors
- Supports robotic arm integration for automated loading/unloading to reduce labor demand
Benefits
- ✅ Enables real-time inspection on the production line, eliminating lab delays
- ✅ Replaces over 80% of lab-based measurements, reducing logistics and wait times
- ✅ Saves over 90% of inspection time with minimal manual intervention
- ✅ Strengthens quality control and traceability, supporting smart manufacturing
- ✅ More economical and accessible than CMMs, with lower setup costs
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