Understanding Visual Channel Inspection: An Overview
NanoCamera is a system designed for inspection of hardly accessible areas, such as channels inside cylinder heads and engine blocks, sealing grooves or through holes in casted and machined parts. This amazing technology is based on highly compact cameras with integrated lens. By this precise technology you can detect even the smallest defects in your manufacturing processes.
NanoCamera technology is direct replacement of manual borescope to a fully automated highly robust industrial solution.
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Detection Capabilities
- Full blockages of channels
- Partial blockages of channels (>30%)
- Detection of split multi-channels
- Presence of machining chips
- Sticky sand and Sand inclusions
- Collars, burrs, flashes
- Undecored sand blobs
- Misalignment of cross-drillings
- Porosity in machined bores and threads
- Metal penetration and scabs
- Cold shuts, blowholes
How does it work?
Nanocameras are miniature cameras with integrated lens with size of 1x1x1,8mm. They are built into special probes with integrated LED illumination. Probes are customized for each product geometry to reach into all desired areas.
Pictures of inspected cavities are automatically taken and automatically evaluated for different types of defects. The detection is very accurate and reliable, based on conventional or machine learning algorithms.
In comparison with manual borescopes, the principle of both front light and back light illumination can be used with this technology.
In front-light configuration, cameras work in the same way as visual inspection done by operators. They see the cavities and bores directly.
In back-light configuration, the LED is located at the opposite end of the channel. This allows to measure the overall size of the channel cross-section. It is possible to measure also slightly bended channels with no direct visibility between camera and LED.
What products can be inspected
This list highlights the most common parts inspected by our technology, but it’s not exhaustive. If your part isn’t mentioned, please contact us to discuss potential inspection solutions.
- Cylinder Heads
- Engine blocks
- EV housings
- Battery housings
- Brake calipers
- Superchargers
- Machined parts with threads and long bores
Benefits
- Fully automated process (sensor insertion, image acquisition, image evaluation)
- Fast cycle time (typically under 4 seconds)
- Detection of partial defects and chips
- Localization of the defect within the product
- Long-term image storage for proof of condition
System Parameters
Maximum number of NanoCameras:
unlimited
NanoCamera resolution:
320 x 320 pixels
Dynamic range:
58 dB
SNR max.:
44 dB
