Laser Seal De-Gating

InvotecCase Study, Machine Vision Systems, Micro Laser Processing

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The Challenge One medical device manufacturer had a seal product that needed to be trimmed from its mold sprues. Unfortunately these seals did not hold their shape, were extremely pliable, and required tight tolerance cuts to make an acceptable assembly. The trimming process could not pull, stretch, or tear the material before cutting each gate free with no burrs. The Solution Invotec designed and built a system that uses a laser cutting method to accomplish this task. The system works … Read More

Machine Vision and Part Forming

InvotecCase Study, Controls Engineering, Machine Vision Systems, Mechanical Assembly Systems

machine vision system

The Challenge Our customer was in need of a system to dynamically inspect and correct dimensional criteria on a precise metal component used in a medical device. Additionally, they needed a process that could automatically bend to form and modify the component until it was verified to be in compliance with the specifications. The Solution Invotec designed and built an inspection system that measures the profile of the component at two stations to capture dimensional data in dual planes. The … Read More