Manufacturing Technology

Lazpiur S.A, one of the leading players in the fastener inspection market, continues improving its machine family and developing new features. 

In addition to all the inspection stations already included in its inspection machines – such as vision systems, eddy current, mechanical inspection – Lazpiur now offers additional possibilities for 360º thread damage inspection.

One of the traditional thread damage inspection stations from Lazpiur combines lateral inspection vision system with a 360º servo-controlled rotation. In this way, different images are obtained to check the thread. Lazpiur has twelve years experience in this method and, in that time, has improved this inspecting method – both the electromechanical rotation and the required inspection algorithms.

Following customer demands, Lazpiur has developed two additional methods for 360º thread damage inspection, also fully integrated in the company’s inspection machines family. Lazpiur´s multiview 360º inspection station is a clear example. The piece does not stop when going through this inspection station. Images from different angles are taken, providing 360º scrutiny of the thread. The same vision algorithms are applied, allowing the inspection for thread damage without slowing the machine speed.

However, sometimes the customer’s requirement is not for speed but absolute certainty the thread of the fastener is free of even a minimal defect. For this, Lazpiur has developed and integrated into its machine a third inspecting method, so the screw is controlled servo-mechanically, checking also the thread´s torque and height.

These three methods provide a wide option to the customer for 360º thread damage inspection. All three can be combined in the same machine.

Lazpiur, present in Europe, America and Asia, says it will continue its partnership with its customers, developing new features to integrate into its inspection machines, to maintain its position as a market leader for these kind of solutions. 

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