From Inspection to Automatic Repair: Taking Adhesive Dispensing Process Control to the Next Level
In adhesive dispensing, finding a defect is only part of the solution. The real opportunity is to correct the defect before it becomes scrap, rework or production downtime.
That’s where adaptive process control can take glue dispensing inspection a step further.
From Inspection to Action
Traditional inspection systems identify dispensing defects such as gaps, bubbles, neck-downs and low-volume areas. But once a defect is detected, the part may still need to be removed from the production line and manually repaired elsewhere.
Coherix 3D AutoRepair™ changes that approach by combining 3D inspection with automatic repair. When a deficient adhesive bead is detected, the system can re-run the robot’s dispensing path and use the Coherix 3D signal to control when the dispense gun turns on and off. This allows additional adhesive to be applied precisely where it is needed.
The result is a closed-loop approach:
Inspection → Detection → Automatic Repair
Reduce Scrap and Keep Production Moving
Automatically repairing glue dispensing defects can help manufacturers reduce scrap, minimize manual rework and avoid the downtime associated with removing defective parts from the production line. Coherix identifies reduced labor, increased productivity, improved quality and reduced downtime among the many benefits of AutoRepair.
Instead of simply identifying a problem, the dispensing system can take action to correct it.
For manufacturers focused on improving adhesive dispensing quality, process stability and production efficiency, that shift from inspection to automatic repair can make a significant difference.
The best defect is one you can correct before it becomes scrap.