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he cosmetics packaging MSC & SGCC has introduced
market is facing its own a specially developed range of
production constraints, equipment for these markets,
with small and complex designed comprising the Argos and Astra 2
articles. This versatility of shapes, series of products.
combined with extremely high
quality requirements, does not
make standard inspection solutions
for vision and carrousel machines Argos is the only solution available
applicable. It is necessary for quality for on-line and non-contact check
control providers to adopt a different detection. Detection of checks on
approach for glass article inspection, cosmetic and perfumery articles
combining the best of non-contact is almost impossible in available
inspection with the highest possible carrousel machines, or leads to an
flexibility. impossible compromise between
mechanical setup time and a defect.
performance. As this learning can be either static or dynamic, it
Suitable for any article shape, can automatically take into account any modifications
the Argos system is able to detect made on the line (mould changes, article orientation
vertical checks on the top finish modification) without the intervention of an operator. This
and horizontal checks, either in the feature leads to a simple adjustment of all parameters and
thread, ring, shoulder or base of the thresholds, making obsolete the former way to deal with
neck. The rejection of broken necks checks, where every defect type involved a different set
is also possible. With the different of mechanically adjusted sensors, including long manual
optical setup options, it can be used adjustments and poor repeatability on job changes. It also
on articles with a 6mm to 35mm makes possible a high sensitivity on defects, coupled with
finish diameter, possibly extendable a low rate of false rejections.
to 45mm in certain cases, enabling
the use of this solution in the bottle
market. Astra 2 is the latest generation of flexible non-contact
Inspection rates of up to 500 sidewall and dimensional inspection machines, dedicated
articles/min are achievable, with the to the cosmetics market. The particular requirements
shortest possible job change times encountered in this market combine a wide range of
(not exceeding 15 minutes), which do article shapes with high demands on quality. These quality
not require any tools or moving parts level requirements are often coupled with different glass
adjustments. Maintenance time is colour and/or special surfaces on the articles, eg smooth,
also very low, via the use of an LED engraved or stippled.
light source. With the highest available resolution of imaging
and total flexibility regarding camera placement, Astra
2 meets the industry’s requirements, including small or
Argos uses the learning concept, low contrast defect rejection. The dimensional inspection
enabling the best possible balance
between sensitivity and selectivity. Speed 500 articles/min inspection
Inspection is based on a reference Job change time 15 minutes
Finish diameter range 6mm-35mm
mask, learnt on production, which Product range Cosmetic and perfumery.
allows the software to compare Also applicable to bottles for finish inspection
articles with the reference. This
exclusive MSC & SGCC concept
allows the machine to make the Speed: 400 articles/min inspection
difference between objects that are Diameter range: 25mm-140mm
Height range 25mm-330mm
part of the article and defects; if an Products range: Cosmetics and perfumery.
object seen by the system is not Also applicable for tableware and premium bottles
included in the reference mask, it is
in terms of height, distance and angle
to articles.
The light source is also designed
All defects in sidewall, finish and
with a flexibility of inspection target, shoulder
as it covers the entire length of the Bubbles
machine, avoiding the necessity Stones/inclusions
Washboards
for positioning compromises. This Folds
ensures the best possible match Stains
Checks in the body
between article shape and detection Birdswings
needs, with fast and reliable Black points
positioning repeatability during job Blisters
Stuck glass (even on neck)
changes. Laps/hollow laps
Birdcages
Flyers
Broken or open seeds
Astra 2 uses the same learning Oil marks/chill marks
concept as the Argos machine, Bad shoulders
Bad mould points
with the same benefits in terms of Broken necks
setup ergonomics and detection Shape defects
performances, combined with
image management tools for
faster and user-friendly experience
has also been designed to match the particular needs during job changes and parameters
Laurent Barel is Vision and
of the market relating to article shapes. The flexibility adjustments. Hot End Product Manager at
of the Astra 2 also allows the machine to be used for The Astra 2 and Argos machines MSC & SGCC
tableware or premium bottle control. were conceived in close co-operation
with leading cosmetics glass
MSC & SGCC, Vourles, France
manufactures to provide answers to
tel: +33 4 37 20 15 94
The mechanical design of the camera system, including market requirements for flexibility, email: customer.service@msc.fr
between six and 12 camera options, affords total design complexity and high level web: www.msc-sgcc.fr
freedom to the operator regarding cameras placement quality control.
