Vision & robotics · OEM & specialist machinery
A stand-alone inspection cell that verifies a safety-critical braze and automatically separates non-conforming components.
The challenge
Hydraulic valve components needed consistent verification of a complete braze before entering service at pressures above 3,000 PSI. The product family included around 80 component variants and required minimal operator intervention.
Adbro’s approach
Adbro combined controlled lighting, machine vision, part handling and automated rejection in a self-contained cell. Product recipes and clear operator guidance make changeovers practical across the component range.
The outcome
The system delivers repeatable inspection, automatic segregation of failed parts and a clearer quality record, removing reliance on subjective manual checks.
Technical delivery
The detail below shows how the main equipment, software and interfaces were brought together—not just what the project achieved.
System scope
The robot removes each component from its pallet and presents it to the inspection station. The part is rotated through 360 degrees, with images captured at 60-degree increments to inspect the full braze path.
Two cameras inspect the upper and lower braze regions, while the inspection also checks the central tube for the engraved ring that identifies an incorrect assembly. The upper camera position adjusts for different part sizes.
Passing parts move to a stamper and are checked again to confirm the mark is present. Parts with a missing or incomplete braze, an assembly issue or a failed stamp check follow a controlled reject sequence.
The HMI stores product-specific inspection and handling settings for the component family, reducing operator input while keeping changeover and fault guidance visible.
Verification & handover
Both cells were factory tested at Adbro before installation. Commissioning confirmed the inspection, marking, rejection, recipe and safety sequences against representative production components, reducing the work required on the customer’s live site.
Project highlights
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