Metal Disc Based Optical Sorting Machine for Bolts, Screws & Rivets

Bolt, Screw & Rivet Sorting

Introduction

SensoVision’s vision inspection system provides a solution for optical sorting for fasteners like screws and bolts using industrial computer vision. This vision inspection system based optical sorting machine comes with a range of variants with different specifications according to the needs of the users. This vision inspection system improves the efficiency in the manufacturing process for fastener manufacturers and helps produce quality fasteners. These inspection vision systems can be integrated with the existing manufacturing process.

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Specifications

  • Type : Metal Plate
  • Variants : QVM 17001-17005
  • No. of Camera : 2-6
  • Speed (max) : Upto 1000 part/min
  • Component Range : M4-M12/M8-M16
  • Length : 8-60 mm /12-150 mm
  • Sorting Precision : ± 1 pixel
  • Accuracy : ± 10 microns/ ± 20 microns/ ± 30 microns
  • Machine Size : 35 × 35 × 74 in
  • Requirements : 230V, 4-7 bar

Key Features

  • Available for 2~4 cameras
  • Optional: 360° inspection internal & external feature or defects of nuts (optional devices)
  • Automatic data report such as daily & monthly productivity
  • Simple and user-friendly teaching and operating system

Items That Can Be Inspected

  • Carriage Bolts
  • Eye Bolts
  • Hex Bolts
  • Machine Bolts
  • Penta - Head Bolts
  • Round Headed Bolts
  • Shoulder Bolts
  • Socket Head Bolts
  • T - Head Bolts
  • Slotted Flat Head Screw
  • Slotted Round Headed Screw
  • Slotted Oval Head Screw
  • Phillips Drive Screw
  • Square Drive Screw
  • CSK Screw
  • Counter Bore Screw
  • Solid Rivet
  • Tubular Rivet
  • Blind Rivet
  • Drive Rivet
  • Split Rivet
  • Benzo Bolt

Inspection Criteria

Dimensions

FastenerHead Height, Thread Height, Head Diameter, Thread Major Diameter, Thread Angle, Major Diameter, Head Side Cracks 360, Missing Operations, Bend, Diameter Mixing, Length Mixing, Thread Missing, Head Max Diameter, Head Roundness, Head Top Cracks, Socket Concentricity, Socket Blackness, Socket Broken Punch, Slot Missing, Multiple Slot, Particle in Slot / Socket, Thread Direction, Thread Damages, Thread Burrs, Knurling Diameter

Surface Defects

Head crack, Plating, dent detection, surface deformities detection, absence/presence verification.

Upgrades Available

  • Packaging machine integration
  • 360-degree Inspection station
  • Laser based depth estimation station
  • Eddy current Integration

Specifications

Models QVM 18001 QVM 18002 QVM 18003 QVM 18004 QVM 18005
Camera 2 3 4 5 7
Illumination 2 BL 2 BL, 1DF/RL 2 BL, 2DF/RL 2 BL, 3DF/RL 2 BL, 5DF/RL
Head Height Head Dia
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  • (*) - Thread Burr visible from single view in the shadow img can only be detected.
  • (#) - Subject to parts trial @SensoVision.
  • (1/2) - Means either defect of Type 1 can be detected or defect of type 2 can be detected.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Using an optical sorting machine for bolts improves efficiency by accurately detecting defects, inconsistencies, and foreign materials, ensuring high-quality production and reducing manual labor.

  • Yes, optical sorting machines can often be configured to handle various types and sizes of bolts through adjustable settings and customizable sorting criteria.

  • Yes, optical sorting machines can sort objects based on multiple criteria simultaneously, such as color, shape, size, and texture, enhancing sorting accuracy and versatility.

  • No, optical sorting machines are often designed for automated feeding, reducing the need for manual intervention.

  • An optical sorting machine might require an external air compressor for certain sorting tasks involving air jets, depending on the machine's design and application.