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General Inspection has revealed that one of the largest construction screw manufacturers in the USA has adopted multiple VisionLab 3D Fastener Gauging Systems. The manufacturer has locations in Illinois and Kentucky, with the company hoping to use the VisionLab systems to measure all pertinent features on construction, concrete, and drywall screws. Allegedly, the screw manufacturer hopes the new gauging systems will improve accuracy levels, whilst also saving time.
Key information:
- A US-based construction screw manufacturer has adopted multiple VisionLab 3D Fastener Gauging Systems.
- The manufacturer will use the systems to measure all pertinent features on construction, concrete, and drywall screws.
- VisionLab was chosen by the company as it hopes the gauging system will help reduce inspection time, improve quality, and cut down on calibration costs.
According to its manufacturer, the VisionLab system uses General Inspection’s patented 3D gauging technology, which aims to provide complete part dimensional layouts in under five minutes. Additionally, the system claims to perform 360⁰ dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting. VisionLab also provides 360⁰ visual defect detection, end view inspection, and has the ability to measure recess depth plus recess concentricity.
General Inspection's VisionLab 3D measuring system
VisionLab was chosen by the screw manufacturer as the company hopes to reduce inspection time, improve quality, and cut down on calibration costs as the company moves away from manual gauges (e.g., micrometres, calipers, and optical comparators). General Inspection claims VisionLab can perform first-piece inspections in a fraction of the time, which should free up employees to focus on production tasks.
Since adopting the gauging systems, the screw manufacturer has seen an increase in production, a reduction in errors, and an improvement in measurement frequency. The following dimensions are measured and provided with a pass/fail indication:
- Hi/low threads.
- Lengths.
- Diameters.
- Radii.
- Angles.
- GD&T features.
Following the inspection process, custom data reports are created and saved as either a CSV or Excel file. This process should save time and money whilst also improving the quality of parts by accurately measuring them within two microns. Additionally, part feature tolerances are assigned with the appropriate part number and will be stored in memory for quick recall.