Automatic Weld Seam Inspection VIRO WSI with a New Sensor: More Compact – Faster – More Efficient

Wiesbaden, April 24, 2019 – For over two decades, VITRONIC’s automated weld seam inspection system VIRO WSI has been successfully used by the automotive industry and its suppliers. With newly developed sensors, the inspection system is now faster and more compact than its predecessor and is optimized for MIG/MAG as well as laser seams. Thereby, the inspection system of the technology leader VITRONIC is ideally suited for all ambitious inspection tasks e.g. on car parts, axle components and car battery enclosures.

100% Weld Seams – Maximum Efficiency
Faulty weld seams have severe consequences for automobile production, in particular on safety-critical components. Recalls may run into millions, let alone the resulting loss of reputation. Thanks to VITRONIC’s VIRO WSI, only perfectly welded components will be passed into the manufacturing process.

More Compact – Faster – More Efficient
The new generation of sensors for the VIRO WSI system is available in two different designs: a 30 mm wide field of view for MIG/MAG welded and brazed seams and a 14 mm wide field of view for laser welded and brazed seams with their very finite seam geometries. Through the compact design of the sensors, the inspection system also reaches hard-to-access areas and diagnoses defects as small as 0.1 millimeters. This newly deployed technology makes the new generation of sensors four times more powerful than the previous ones. Thus, it is possible to implement even shorter cycle capable of inspecting components from several different welding stations. With a resolution under 1 µm in depth, VIRO WSI can detect the tiniest defect. In addition, the rugged connection system featuring an easy push-pull-concept allows mounting of the sensors extremely easy.

Visualization of Defects and Process Optimization
With VITRONIC´s interactive visualization stations, defective components and seams are vividly displayed to the operator. The direct visualization on the line enables VIRO WSI to rapidly intervene in the upstream welding process. This leads to a sustainable reduction of errors, optimizes processes and reduces downtimes, reworking and outages.

ABOUT VITRONIC
VITRONIC is a world leading company for industrial image processing. The owner-managed corporate group develops innovative products and customized solutions for the growth areas of industry and logistics automation as well as traffic engineering. With more than 30 years of experience, VITRONIC offers an exceptional portfolio of systems and software for image and sensor-based quality testing, identification, traffic surveillance and toll collection.

The systems of VITRONIC make an important contribution to guarantee the highest quality and profitability in the production of automotive, photovoltaic and pharmaceutical companies. Its systems are used from companies acting in medical technology and pharmacy in more than 40 countries. In logistic centers and at cargo airports world-wide, the automatic ID-solutions of VITRONIC are responsible for an efficient acquisition and integration of consignment data and contribute to transparent flows of goods. For the transport sector, the company offers high-performance technologies to guarantee greater safety on the streets and to improve the traffic flow.

Since its foundation in 1984, VITRONIC grows steadily and is represented with 1,000 employees on four continents. In 2017, the group generated an overall performance of 172 million Euro.

Contact:

Birgit Voigt
Phone: +49 611 7152 7072
birgit.voigt@vitronic.com
www.vitronic.com


VITRONIC Dr.-Ing. Stein
Bildbearbeitungssysteme GmbH
Hasengartenstr. 14
D-65189 Wiesbaden
Phone: +49 611 7152-0
Fax: +49 611 7152-133

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