YXLON automated inspection systems help to take objective inspection decisions and can be integrated in the production process.
For years the castings industry has used X-ray inspection systems to verify the structural integrity of its castings. The first manually operated off-line film-based X-ray inspection systems are by now replaced by fully automated X-ray inspection systems which are able to make pass/fail decisions without operator intervention. These automated inspection systems can be integrated directly into the manufacturing process and even help monitor it.
A variety of defects are inherent in the casting process. Some castings such as steering knuckles, control arms, transmission mounts, and cross members are critical structural components. The quality and dependability of these castings is crucial. Therefore each casting must conform to rigid specifications set forth by automobile manufacturers. Conformance is normally verified by 100 percent X-ray inspection with automated X-ray inspection systems.
Because today’s castings manufacturers run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they require automated X-ray inspection systems that can run at production line speeds. In response to the challenge, YXLON International has developed the Y.MU 56, Y.MU 59, and other automated X-ray inspection systems. When coupled with the Y.PXV 5000 Total System Control and Defect Recognition System, these automated X-ray inspection systems can provide 100 % automated inspection at production line speeds. The Y.PXV 5000 software offers a number of basic and add-on modules that allow each system to be customized to meet the manufacturer’s specific needs.
