These technologies provide closed-loop process control. They monitor the process and tell the press to continue as soon as the process meets its quality criteria. They do not depend on worst-case, programmed timing delays or cycle repetitions for the completion of the step. Vision automation yields solid return on investment on traditional tasks, such as mold monitoring and part verification. The profitability of these systems soars when the productivity benefits associated with the process gains are quantified.
Increased production can pay back the cost of the vision system within a few months.
Any plant implementing automation strategies, such as automatic presses with fewer than one operator per press, can benefit immediately from this technology. Formal plant audits can help companies selectively implement a standardized vision strategy where it can have the most impact. Applying financial analysis to plant audit data reveals that vision automation can deliver a dramatic return on investment. When implemented on all the presses in a large plant, return on investment can occur within a few months, and the total annual contribution to plant productivity can exceed one million dollars. Click here to receive more information on AutoPress and the role of vision in plant productivity.