Measurement Sensors
Measurement Sensors for the Plastics Industry
KEYENCE offers inspection and measurement sensors for manufacturers in automotive, packaging, and other industries. Our solutions help production facilities perform accurate plastic inspection and measurement to ensure each plastic part aligns precisely with established standards.
Use our inspection products in your efforts to meet regulatory standards and deliver reliable final products to the marketplace.
Why Accurate Plastic Parts Inspection is Crucial for Manufacturers?
Inspecting plastic parts for dimensional accuracies and defects helps manufacturers in many industries. With precision-based plastic parts inspection, auto manufacturers, for instance, can be confident that they are sending customers product parts that meet the highest quality standards. If automotive door panels do not meet established sizing standards, the situation can lead to wide gaps, misalignments, poor seals, difficulty in operation, sink marks, and more. Some of these problems can create aesthetic issues, detracting from the overall appearance of the door panel.
Also, measuring plastic parts for dimensional accuracy and testing for function enables manufacturers to adhere to industry standards. Regulatory requirements vary for plastic components depending on the application. Accurately testing plastic bottle caps for their capability to form tight seals with designated bottles will help manufacturers eliminate defects and inconsistencies that can lead to recalls, returns, waste, and regulatory fines.
Inspecting plastic parts for early detection of issues provides cost benefits to manufacturing companies. Inspections at critical control points enable line operators and managers to detect issues not only with the plastic products but also with the mold tools and extrusion dies. This way, production recalls and waste are significantly reduced alongside their associated costs.
How Measurement Sensors Improve Plastic Part Measurement
Measurement sensors such as laser profilers, are the plastic parts inspection sensor of choice. They improve this process in many ways:
Handling Complex Shapes
Measurement sensors have the capability to measure three-dimensional data of even complex shapes. A laser profiler typically works by projecting a laser beam onto the target’s surface. Afterward, it uses specialized cameras or sensors to detect and calculate the distance of reflected light.
Non-Contact Measurement
Profilers do their job without physical contact with the target. Non-contact measurement eliminates the risk of damage to plastic parts. Also, 3D data offers precise details of complex shapes and features.
Automation
Laser profilers are also automated systems. They require little human intervention and can rapidly and accurately inspect large batches of parts. These features help lower human labor requirements.
Manufacturers utilizing adequate inspection solutions see improvement in inspection efforts. Unlike human inspection, which is slow and prone to errors, sensors provide consistent measurements that help improve measurement operations and lower scrap rates.
Industries Benefiting from Plastic Inspection and Measurement
A lot of industries benefit from accurate measurement and inspection of plastic parts.
Automotive Industry
Door panels, dashboards, headlights, and bumpers are all interior and exterior plastic components requiring precision cuts and finish. Anything below precision could lead to performance and aesthetic problems. Lines manufacturing plastic components getting their production efforts right means the delivery of quality and reliable products to assembly facilities.
Packaging
Plastic bottles, caps, and containers passing functional tests ensure the safety of contained food and beverage products.
Other sectors where accurate plastic inspection is essential include:
- Medical devices
- Electronics
- Aerospace
- Telecommunications
Why Choose KEYENCE for Plastic Parts Inspection Solutions?
We are a reliable partner for plastic manufacturing lines when it comes to measuring plastic parts for dimensional accuracy and inspecting product defects. KEYENCE's product lineup of laser displacement sensors is built for usability and stability. Our inspection solutions improve production processes, enhance quality control, and contribute to regulatory compliance.
For more information about our measurement sensors for plastic inspection, contact us today.
Applications
Dimension Measurement
- Thickness and Width Measurement
- Step Height Measurement
- Inner and Outer Diameter Measurement
- Measuring Angles
- Meandering/Edge Measurement
Displacement Measurement
- Positioning and Stroke Length Measurement
- Vibration and Runout Measurement
- Deflection Measurement
- Measuring Eccentricity
