Today`s assembly tasks within the power train unit can be supported by various Machine Vision systems. This leads to higher quality and increased throughput.

Bead application and sealing compound inspection

· Inspection of silicon application as well as fluorescent sealing compounds
· Sealing compound inspection
· Inspection of screen print application

Code identification

· Reading of Data Matrix Code on cylinder heads, camshafts and crankshafts
· OCR analysis of various parts
· Verification of product numbers and codes on connecting rods and pistons
· Distribution of connecting rods and pistons

Measurement and component completeness inspection

· Bearing-housing inspection
· Crankshaft inspection, inspection of bearings, and inspection of fly wheel
· Inspection of idler position
· Inspection of transmission

Position control

· Recognition of turning position of clutch plate

Type verification

Sealing type verification

 Final inspection of engine

· Inspection of: fuel line, heat shield, lock plate, oil pressure switch, vacuum timing control, oil line
· Inspection of   angle of fuel line
· Inspection of oil intake line

Robot Vision

· 2½ D location detection of: engine block, cylinder heads, throttle body, balancer shafts and balancer