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Torus’ Automatic Preform Inspection Gauge is the World’s only fully configurable system capable of measuring and identifying all common industry features and defects. A full range of modular inspection station options enables the customer to identify the inspection requirements and configure a system to suit the needs of the production facility.
Dimensional inspection is completed using a combination of state-of-the-art non-contact and contact technology, with quick-snap pre-programmed industry standard neck features to reduce part program creation time for new preforms, whilst the software package provides a full range of neck and body, diameter, and height programmable features to meet the customer measurement requirements. Automatic threat-start routines within in the dimensional measurement module remove the requirement for precise orientation loading with smart vision technology completing a thread alignment to position preform for height and diameter feature inspection.
The UV & Colour Module offers the ability to measure UV transmission at a pre-defined wavelength at multiple programmable heights on the body of the preform, whilst making reflective colour measurements against the customers preform colour requirements.
Optical non-contact inspection modules using high-performance processing software complete recognition of standard preform manufacturing process non-conformities covering features such as Body, Gate and Seal defects.
Traceable data collected by the inspection system is vital for manufacturing quality control. This is completed by the Cavity Identification module, tagging all data to the sample for individual reports and CSV data output.
The system has been designed to run continuously in a batch loaded format, with automatic calibration and qualification completed within the module without operator intervention. With a capacity of up to 150 parts, the loading bowl feeder enables operators to load full shots of preforms, start the batch with the configured test requirements and leave the system unattended for lights-out inspection. Measured components are loaded into dedicated pass and traffic light fail bins during operation and, upon batch completion, visual and audible alarms inform the operator that the gauge is ready for the next batch to be started reducing equipment idle time.
Test Type |
Feature Name |
Measurement Result Format |
Positions |
Traceability |
Cavity Identification |
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Dimensional |
Weight |
Ind |
- |
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Dimensional - Neck |
S, K |
Ind |
1 |
Dimensional - Neck |
T, E, Z, B, B1, A, F, G |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
2 |
Dimensional - Neck |
X, H, M, D |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
4 |
Dimensional - Neck |
Programable Neck Diameters |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
2 |
Dimensional - Neck |
Programable Neck Heights |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
4 |
Dimensional - Neck |
Position Neck |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
2 |
Dimension - Body |
Programable Body Diameters |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
2 |
Dimension - Body |
Perpendicularity to Sealing Surface Distance |
Ind, Avg |
2 |
Dimension - Body |
Perpendicularity to Sealing Surface Angle |
Ind, Avg |
2 |
Dimension - Body |
Max Perpendicularity Position |
Ind, Avg |
2 |
Dimension - Body |
Preform Overall Height |
Ind |
1 |
Dimension - Body |
Preform Gate Height |
Ind |
1 |
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Dimensional - Neck |
Internal Diameter |
Ind, Avg, Rng, Max, Min |
2 |
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Finish - Body |
UV |
Ind |
20 |
Finish - Body |
Colour |
Ind |
20 |
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Defect Analysis |
Gate |
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- |
Defect Analysis |
Seal |
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- |
Defect Analysis |
Body Inspection |
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- |
Defect Analysis |
Polarisation |
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- |
Any of the below optional modules can be added:
The B305 gauge is a modular system that can inspect and measure to find all of your preform defects. Each module can be selected by the customer allowing the configuration to suit your quality control needs. Dimensional measurements are calibrated automatically and can be traced to UKAS standards giving the user a full shot quality overview in approximately 15 minutes. The system has recently been updated with the ability to take UV & colour measurements.
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