Reject Analysis

The Challenge

Human visual inspection of surface defects is often difficult to perform on an automated production line. The fast production pace and nature of human judgment introduces a large room for error when manually recording information for any type of analysis. The Reject Analysis system was designed specifically to streamline this manual inspection process to achieve precise and valuable production reporting. With accurate and timely data, you can correct process problems quickly, avoiding high scrap levels.

The Solution

The primary features of the Reject Analysis system include defect data collection, multivariable reporting and filtering, and ERP integration. However, one of the key differentiating features is the unique, touch-screen interface that makes entering defect data easy.

1. An image of the product arrives at the operator's station.
2. The operator touches a defect code button, then touches the image where the defect appears.
3. Once all defects are recorded, the operator saves the data.

Defect codes are configured using the configuration tool and are product-specific, so your touch-screen interface allows less room for error and is as simple to use as possible.

Four applications comprise the Reject Analysis system and they all perform different tasks. The primary component on the shop floor is used to enter data on reject parts, scrap parts, and production levels. Then, you can analyze the data collected using the reports component to identify areas for improvement in the production process. Add to that configuration capabilities and an import utility, and you have a flexible and robust system that can be customized to suit your manufacturing needs.