What Are The Methods For Shape Inspection Of Rotational Molding Manufacturers?
Shape inspection is the process of testing and evaluating the shape, size and shape of rotomolded products.
Rotomolded products may have inaccurate shapes, non-compliant sizes or other morphological problems during the production process.
Therefore, shape inspection is necessary during the production of rotomolded products to ensure that the quality and performance of rotomolded products meet the requirements.
Below are some methods of shape inspection for rotomolding manufacturers.
1. Visual inspection:
Visual inspection is one of the commonly used inspection methods.
The inspector uses the naked eye to observe the shape, size and shape of the rotomolded product and compares it with the design or specification requirements.
Visual inspection can quickly detect obvious shape problems such as defects, flaws or inaccurate shapes.
2. Physical comparison:
Physical comparison is to compare the rotomolded product with the mold or sample.
By comparing the rotomolded product with the mold or sample, it can be verified whether the size and shape of the rotomolded product are consistent with the expected.
Physical comparison can be used to check the geometric shape, angles, curves, edges and other features of the rotomolded product.
3. Soft tape measurement:
Soft tape measurement is a simple but effective measurement method.
By placing a soft tape measure on the upper surface or edge of the rotomolded product, the length, width, height and curve shape of the rotomolded product can be measured.
Soft tape measurement does not require high-precision measuring equipment and is suitable for some relatively simple shape inspections.
4. Projector detection:
The projector is a special shape detection device that can magnify and observe the contour shape of the rotomolded product on the screen by projecting it.
The projector can be used to check the curves, angles, straight lines, etc. of rotomolded products with high accuracy and reliability.
5. Optical microscope detection:
The optical microscope is a high-magnification amplifier that can magnify and observe the tiny details of the rotomolded product.
Through optical microscope detection, the surface flatness, roughness, tiny defects, etc. of the rotomolded product can be checked.
Optical microscope detection can be used to find some small shape problems that cannot be observed by the naked eye.
6. 3D scanner detection:
The 3D scanner is a high-precision measuring device that can scan the surface shape of the rotomolded product in three dimensions and generate a digital model.
By analyzing and comparing the digital model, problems such as shape deviation and size non-compliance of the rotomolded product can be detected.
3D scanner detection can provide high-precision and comprehensive shape inspection results.
7. Gauge and caliper measurement:
Gauges and calipers are common measuring tools used to measure the linear dimensions and straight line lengths of roto-molded products.
By using gauges and calipers, the length, width, height and diameter of roto-molded products can be measured.
Gauge and caliper measurement is suitable for some simple shape inspections, but it is limited for complex curves and curved surface shapes.
8. Shape comparison mold:
The shape comparison mold is a special inspection tool used to verify whether the shape and size of roto-molded products meet the requirements.
The shape comparison mold is made according to the design or specification requirements of the roto-molded product and is designed to closely match the shape of the roto-molded product.
By comparing the roto-molded product with the shape comparison mold, the shape problems of the roto-molded product can be quickly detected.
In summary, the shape inspection methods of roto-molding manufacturers include visual inspection, physical comparison, soft ruler measurement, projector inspection, optical microscope inspection, 3D scanner inspection, gauge and caliper measurement, shape comparison mold, etc. Different methods are suitable for shape inspection of roto-molded products of different types and complexities. In practical applications, appropriate testing methods can be selected according to the shape characteristics and testing requirements of the rotomolded products to ensure that the shape quality of the rotomolded products meets the requirements.