CFRP/GFRP – Position Determination and Quality Inspection

Machine vision solutions from VITRONIC inspect the

surfaces and contours of individual components and

compounds after every relevant production step. This

supports the additional automated handling of materials:

not only do the systems determine the position and

location of cuts, but at the same time they automatically

verify their quality and geometry before further processing.

This ensures the processing of a maximum number of

good parts with the goal of zero-defects in � nished parts.

Fiber and reinforced plastic compounds are � nding their way

into large-scale industrial production. The lightweight but

sturdy � ber-glass and carbon-� ber reinforced plastics GFRP

and CFRP are the materials of the future, especially in the

automotive and aircraft industries. The high demands on

material quality, proper machining, and the need for auto-

mated and thereby more economical production processes

means that machine vision systems are gaining increasing

importance.

VITRONIC GFRP/CFRP inspection

at a glance:

» Automated surface and contour inspection of

CFRP/GFRP cuts and bonded components after

every relevant production step

» 2D/3D position determination and sizing of cuts

for automated handling

» Plausibility inspection of cuts

» Integrated cut inspection as well as quality

inspection of cuts

Reels:

Automated inspection of reels against speci� ed defect cri-

teria before further processing prevents defective material

being used in the further production process.

Cuts:

VITRONIC inspection systems check cuts for web faults

and � ber orientation, which affect the rigidity of the � nished

compound.

CFRP/GFRP contour inspection:

Contour inspection of the cut edges of CFRP/GFRP cuts

and bonded components for possible � ber fringes.

CFRP/GFRP surface inspection: The surface inspection checks the bonded CFRP/GFRP

component for defects such as holes, inclusions, and folds.

Robot vision:

Machine vision solution during automated handling for

determining cut position, checking dimensional accuracy,

and precise positioning.

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Integrated 2D/3D position determination and

quality inspection

VITRONIC inspection systems provide an integrated and

automated CFRP/GFRP inspection solution across the

entire production process from reel all the way to the

� nished, bonded component. Cuts are inspected against

all relevant quality features as well as position, location,

and size and are rejected if necessary. Inspection follow-

ing impregnation and bonding ensures the quality of the

component parts.

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Position Fiber orientation

Impregnation and bonding

DistanceAlignmentSelection

OrientationEdging ContourCentre of gravity

Dimensions

Pin holeFlaw in weaving

GapForeign material

Dimensions Edging

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FuzzFoldingFolding

Quality Inspection:Reels, pre-cut parts, formed parts

Position Determination & Positioning:Pre-cut parts

Inspection and Handling Station· Control of rejection and further processing for positioning· Capture and pick up

Quality Inspection:Bonded component parts

Frames, body components,pro�les, beams, binders

CFRP/GFRP - 2D/3D Position Determination and Quality Inspection