Applications in the transportation industry

Automotive Parts Transportation Industry The Latest Image Processing Applications

 THE EVOLUTION OF KEYENCE MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS
KEYENCE has been an innovative leader in the machine vision field for more than 30 years. Its high-speed and high-performance machine vision systems
have been continuously improved upon and now allows even greater usability and stability when solving today’s most difficult applications.
In 2008, the XG-7000 Series was released as a “high-performance image processing system that solves every challenge”,
followed by the CV-X100 Series as an “image processing sensor with the ultimate usability” in 2012.
And in 2013, an “inline 3D inspection image processing system” was added to our lineup. In this way, KEYENCE has continued
to develop next-generation image processing systems based on our accumulated state-of-the-art technologies.
KEYENCE is committed to introducing new cutting-edge products
that go beyond the expectations of its customers. CV-3000 Series

XV-1000 Series

THE FIRST IMAGE

PROCESSING SENSOR

VX Series

CV-2000 Series

CV-5000 Series
CV-500/700 Series

CV-100/300 Series

FI R S T P H A S E 1980s to 2002 S E CO N D P H A S E 2003 to 2007

Started development of image processors in
preparation for releasing a general-purpose
image processing sensor. The CV-100 Series
was released as the industry’s first low-cost
image processing sensor. This was a first for
image processors, which had been expensive
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and difficult to handle.
Released the CV-300 Series using a colour
camera, followed by the CV-500/700 Series
compact image processing sensors with
integrated monitors. KEYENCE had expanded
the image processing sensor market and
gradually established our position in the
market.
Released the CV-2000 Series compatible with
x2 speed digital cameras and added first-in-
class 2M pixel CCD cameras to our lineup.
Released the CV-3000 Series that can
simultaneously accept up to four cameras of
eight different types, including monochrome
and colour. Released the CV-5000 Series
that features a 5M pixel camera, highest in its
class, and multiple new algorithms.
Performance

Highest problem solving

capability satisfying every need.

XG-8000/7000 Series

Usability

Stable and long-term operation

readily available for anybody.

CV-X200/X100 Series

Cost
Presence detection
at a reasonable cost.

IV Series
Various lenses and lighting systems are also available

THIRD PHASE 2008 and beyond

Released the XG-7000 Series that features faster performance
through distributed processing, a wide variety of flexible
inspection tools, and a user-customizable interface. This Series
has become the standard system that solves every challenge.
Released the global standard CV-X100 Series that supports
13 languages and achieves both best problem solving
performance and intuitive usability for anyone. Released
the IV Series vision sensor which enables easy image
discrimination.
KEYENCE started supporting connection of LumiTrax
compatible cameras, 21M pixel cameras, line scan cameras,
3D cameras, and laser profile measurement systems. Inline
height measurement and other various inspections have been
enabled by the XG-8000/CV-X200 Series.

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 Automotive Parts Transportation Industry
Latest Image Processing Applications

Presence/Type Discrimination Inspection

Presence inspection for conformal coating on ECU Fuse assembly error inspection

OK image NG image Key inspection points OK image NG image Key inspection points

Generally, the conformal coating is Discrimination can be performed

transparent, which makes it difficult to according to color and characters in
identify the locations where it is applied. fuse assembly error inspections.
As such, it is possible to overlook defects With the Auto-Teach Inspection tool,
in which the coating is not applied to registering non-defective
some components. With coatings that workpieces is all that needs to be
include a fluorescent agent, it is possible done to configure the settings,
to perform highly accurate inspections making it easy to support even a
by projecting UV light and using the large number of different models.
21 megapixel camera.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

Appearance Inspection

DPF appearance inspection Oil seal appearance inspection

OK image NG image Key inspection points OK image NG image Key inspection points

DPF (diesel particulate filter) or For oil seals, inspections for flaws
catalyst workpieces are large in and burrs on the contact surface are
size, which makes it difficult to incredibly important but are difficult
perform appearance inspections for to perform due to the ease with
defects such as cracks and clogs. which oil seals can be deformed.
However, by using a 21 megapixel The KEYENCE Trend Edge Stain
camera, which has the highest pixel inspection tool easily solves this
count in the industry, it is possible to problem.
perform highly accurate inspections.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

Dimension inspection

Connector terminal bend inspection Spark plug dimension inspection

OK image NG image Key inspection points OK image NG image Key inspection points

The inspection tools necessary for Conventionally, it was necessary to

connector inspections have been use multiple measurement tools and
included as a package, which be an expert at calculations in order
enables easy configuration of to perform dimension inspections of
settings without any calculations objects with complex shapes.
required. It is possible to perform The dimensions/geometry tools
even more highly accurate enable highly accurate inspection
inspections by using the with intuitive operations by just
21 megapixel camera. clicking the points on the image.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

Positioning/alignment

Battery lamination layer alignment Robot pick and place

Image before correction Image after correction Key inspection points Conventional method Key inspection points

The alignment required in the By connecting a robot with a machine vision system,
battery cell process is supported by it is possible to achieve more flexible part pick and
a system that combines easy place applications. Programming, which is generally
settings and flexible customisation. difficult, has been simplified, which greatly reduces
Even large workpieces can be the time and effort spent on setup.
supported by using the
21 megapixel camera.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

Recognition inspection

Fuel pump 2D code reading Injector stock number OCR

OK image Tone inverted image Key inspection points OK image NG image Key inspection points

The vision system is used for The OCR tool is used to read the
traceability by reading 2D codes stock numbers marked on injectors.
inscribed on parts. Flexible reading Even if the shape or marking
can be performed even if the tones position on the injector varies
are inverted due to the surface between different models, it is
conditions of the part or the possible to accurately read the
influence of reflections. marking details, which prevents
the mixing of different models.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

LumiTrax™

Character recognition for inscriptions on casted parts Engine valve head appearance inspection

Image without LumiTrax Image with LumiTrax Key inspection points Image without LumiTrax Image with LumiTrax Key inspection points

It is difficult to set the lighting Forged products have characteristic

conditions for standard area problems of surface contamination
cameras. The new LumiTrax method and individual differences, which
can be used to perform stable and made it difficult to perform
low-cost inspection to distinguish detections using conventional area
between inscriptions on casted cameras. The new KEYENCE
parts, which had a prohibitively high LumiTrax method is not affected by
cost when using the 3D method. these problems and detects only
shape defects as outer appearance
defects.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

3D image processing

Inspection for weatherstrip forming defects 3D inspection of welding status

OK image NG image Key inspection points 2D image 3D image Key inspection points

3D image processing is used to Measurement of welding width and

detect surface defects immediately gap was not stable when performed
after weatherstrips are formed. with area cameras due to
It is possible to perform inspections differences in the way the surface
for defects on complicated shapes condition is viewed. By using a laser
such as curved surfaces with high displacement sensor, it is now
accuracy and at high speed. possible to perform vision
measurement based on the height
information.

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Latest Image Processing Applications

Line scan camera

Piston side coating appearance inspection Differential gear appearance inspection

OK image NG image Key inspection points OK image NG image Key inspection points

With an area camera, light is not It is difficult to apply light in a

applied in a uniform manner, which uniform manner to the sides of gears
made it difficult to determine the and other cylindrical workpieces
optimal lighting conditions. It is easy during inspection such as those for
to obtain images with uniform remaining casting surfaces, dirt,
lighting by using a line scan camera. stains, and scratches. By using
a line scan camera, it is possible to
generate an image with uniform
lighting for stable machine vision
processing.

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