VQC 12/20 – CAD-based quality inspection directly in production
Early detection of dimensional and geometric deviations is crucial for cost-effective, process-reliable production. With the VQC 12/20, flat components are automatically measured directly after the cutting or punching process and compared with the underlying CAD data. This makes it possible to identify errors at the very start of the value chain and avoid downstream costs caused by rework, scrap, or production delays.
In many manufacturing operations, components are initially produced by punching, laser cutting, plasma cutting, or waterjet cutting and are then bent, welded, coated, or assembled in subsequent process steps. If dimensional deviations are only detected in these later production phases, significant value has already been added to the component. In addition to extra material and time expenditure, this can lead to schedule delays, increased production costs, or customer complaints.
With the VQC 12/20, we have developed an industrial measuring workstation that ensures quality exactly where errors can occur. The optical 2D machine vision system automatically captures contours, hole patterns, geometries, and positional tolerances and compares them with the CAD data in real time. Deviations are detected and documented immediately, enabling corrective actions to be initiated directly before further defective parts are produced.
For production staff, the VQC 12/20 becomes a fixed tool in day-to-day operations. Similar to a caliper or tape measure, the system enables a fast and objective assessment of complex component geometries—however, significantly faster, more reproducible, and independent of the operator. The inspection takes place directly in the production environment and supports quick decisions based on traceable measurement results.
What makes the VQC 12/20 special is the combination of CAD-based inspection, ease of use, and robust industrial deployment. This transforms quality control from a downstream inspection activity into an integral part of the manufacturing process. Subsequent process steps are protected, scrap and rework are reduced, and delivery dates are met more reliably.
The increasing demands for quality, documentation, and cost-effectiveness were decisive in the development of the VQC 12/20. The solution demonstrates how modern machine vision can help detect quality deviations early and sustainably optimize manufacturing processes.
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ID has excellent, motivated, and friendly specialists in manufacturing process automation who know exactly what they're doing. From conception to production, all the experts are in-house, which made working with us much easier.
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