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The Multi-Faceted Solution |
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Automatic Inspection, The Multi-Faceted Solution
| Automatic inspection represents the means to achieve a simultaneous
step-change in yields, quality and costs.
An inspection system provides a
“window” into the process. Through this window, three information
streams emerge.
These feed back, feed forward and feed upward information
streams translate into a set of benefits which directly
satisfy the
aforementioned business demands: |
• Boost
Production Rate
Higher line speeds are possible, as the production rate
will no longer be
“inspection constrained.”
• Increase
Yields
Immediate process feedback spurs corrective action,
substantially
reducing waste. After defects
occur, they may be removed in
downstream
operations; the system records the type, size,
location and
image of defects in a “defect map” to
assist this process (feed forward). Net results;
increased total and highest quality yields.
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Improve Quality
Quality improves at the point of manufacture and
downstream.
System provides the means to
“100% certify” product quality.
Dark Field inspection
systems also provide automated quality grading of
webs and
sheets and roll recall reports.
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Reduce Operating Costs
Manual inspection may be eliminated, on the
production line and
downstream converting
operations.
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Expand Market Share
Customer satisfaction and confidence is maximized.
Sales may
employ the “100% certified” capability to secure
previously
unattainable customers.
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Tighten Inventory Control
Inventory quality is captured precisely, no surprises.
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Detailed Management Information
The data stream may be analyzed for comparison of
plant performance by
shift, machine, product, etc.
In addition, all process changes and
improvements can be
assessed quantitatively based upon their effect on
yield, quality, etc.
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