CREDIT: GENERAL INSPECTION
Marion Mfg. delivers cost-effective, high-quality metal stampings. Marion is an industry leader and a trusted partner for a diverse client base across medical, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, defense, and electronics sectors. Investments into state-of-the-art technology, dedication to continuous improvement and experienced/skilled personnel ensure growth as they consistently exceed customer expectations.
Marion Manufacturing is the go-to source for reliability, expertise, and value in metal stamping. To stay at the forefront of the industry they recently installed General Inspection’s Gi-100DT high-speed inspection system for 100% inspection of their ECG/EKG electrodes.
Dimensional inspection
The Gi-100DT comes standard with 3 cameras, one from the side, one from the bottom and one from the top. The side camera measures all profile features including lengths, diameters, radii, and angles. The top and bottom cameras measure OD, ID, roundness, and concentricity. Parts are measured to print specifications through Gi’s user friendly software, each dimension is saved and recalled by part number for fast part to part changeover.
Visual defect detection
In addition to the dimensional inspection, the Gi-100DT also detects surface defects on the top, bottom, and inner step diameters. The surface defects include cracks, dents, scratches, chatter, pitting, and chips.
Marion was diligent in their search for a high-speed inspection system. They created detailed specifications to make sure they purchased the correct inspection machine and hold the inspection machine manufacturer accountable to performance. A key requirement was the inspection system meet a minimum rate of 600 parts per minute.
After searching the world Marion selected General Inspection’s Gi-100DT. Defect detection, fast changeover, and inspection rate were the deciding factors. General Inspection installed the Gi-100DT at Marion and the system runs the electrodes at 1,000+ parts per minute, exceeding the specification.