Inline Measurement Adds Module for Inspection of High-Gloss Vehicle Trims

An inspection tool recently launched by Pixargus as an add-on module to its ProfilControl 7 Surface system for inline measurement of extruded exterior and interior vehicle plastic parts is reportedly an excellent solution to detecting scratches and bubbles on the challenging high-gloss surfaces of vehicle trims. The Shiny Detection module casts a pattern of structured light onto the high-gloss surfaces of the profiles to be inspected. These light patterns showing on the surface of the profile suppress reflection while creating transitions of brightness that enable even extremely small scratches, bubbles or dents to be reliably detected.

The specially developed software of the module is able to even detect dark defects on glossy or matte black surfaces and as such is said to be well suited for chrome finishes and trendy black. The Shiny Detection inspection tool follows the exact contour of the product and inspects it across its entire width. The field of vision can be modulated to also ensure inspection of the curved areas of metal trim. It can be flexibly switched in whenever necessary to inspect glossy products or products that are glossy in certain areas. This solution makes it possible to also inspect products with surfaces that consist of different materials — for example, plastic, chrome, foil or rubber — in one parallel process and at high line speeds.