Historically, the automotive sector has always been at the forefront of automation and production cost optimization, especially due to the fact that it deals with large volumes. So it is natural that this sector has been a forerunner in integrating automatic sorting operations into its manufacturing processes. Today remains the leader in this field.
Type of part: Staple
Manufacturing process: Cutting
Material: Steel
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Detachment of the staple
- Lack of tapping
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Dimensions | Machine vision |
| Presence of tapping | Machine vision |
Type of part: Drilled washer
Manufacturing process: Bar turning
Material: Steel
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Non-compliant fluid flow
- Risk of motor failure
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Diameters and lengths | Machine vision |
| Presence of holes | Machine vision |
| Absence of burrs | Machine vision |
Type of part: Welding screw
Manufacturing process: Cold stamping
Material: Steel
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Lack of thread
- Incorrect hardness
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Diameters and lengths | Machine vision |
| Presence of threads | Machine vision |
| Hardness control | Eddy currents |
Type of part: Circlip
Manufacturing process: Cutting
Material: Steel
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Risk of breakage during assembly
- Impossible to assemble
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Diameters and lengths | Machine vision |
| Presence of threads | Machine vision |
| Flatness | Machine vision |
Type of part: Elastic washer
Manufacturing process: Cutting
Material: Steel
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Risk of breakage during assembly
- Impossible to assemble
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Presence of claws | Machine vision |
| Diameters and lengths | Machine vision |
| Absence of cracks | Eddy currents |
Type of part: Self-tapping torx screw
Manufacturing process: Cold stamping
Material: Steel
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Screw breakage
- Impossible to assemble
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Imprint control | Mechanical control |
| Diameters and lengths | Machine vision |
| Head cracks | Eddy currents |
Type of part: Hollow screw
Manufacturing process: Metal cutting
Risks incurred in case of defects:
- Engine breakage due to lack of oil
- Impossible to assemble
- Breakage of the screw during assembly
| SORTING CRITERION | TECHNOLOGY USED |
| Presence of transverse holes | Machine vision |
| Absence of impacts on threads | Machine vision |
| Diameters and lengths | Machine vision |
| Hardness | Eddy currents |
