Improving production with thermography
The SKZ Plastics Center offers developments in the field of quality control for continuous production processes, especially for thin-walled plastic products. The introduction of a modern thermography solution supports production monitoring.
The challenge in manufacturing high-quality plastic products often lies in the low tolerances with regard to surface quality and internal defects. In order to meet the highest quality standards and avoid possible product complaints, comprehensive quality control integrated directly into the ongoing process is becoming increasingly important.
The SKZ presents a thermographic measuring system based on a proven method. This involves either passively using the production-related heating and cooling of the plastic products or actively inducing heating in order to make defects in the product thermographically visible. The system allows inline monitoring and, depending on the product, achieves up to 100 % control.
Compared to conventional optical camera systems, the thermographic measurement system offers a robust solution that works independently of ambient conditions such as inhomogeneous illumination. The viewing angle plays a subordinate role and even internal defects away from the surface are reliably detected.
Technically speaking, the system uses infrared thermography to carry out precise temperature measurements on the surface. By analyzing the temperature distribution, not only surface defects such as streaks or dents can be detected, but also internal defects such as pores or foreign material inclusions. The high resolution and accuracy of thermography ensure reliable detection of even the smallest defects.
The SKZ can look back on many years of extensive experience in thermography and offers companies support in the implementation of customized solutions. From feasibility studies and integration into the production chain to training, maintenance and support, the institute accompanies the entire development process.
As an active member of the Zuse community, the SKZ is committed to continuous innovation and networking in order to strengthen the performance and competitiveness of industry, especially SMEs. The new thermography solution marks a significant advance in quality control and paves the way for efficient and precise production monitoring.