VITRONIC's cutting-edge inspection technology ensures welding quality

Since 1995, VITRONIC weld inspection systems have been widely used by many of the world's leading automotive equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 component suppliers, and have been rated as the best solution many times. VITRONIC's VIRO WSI weld inspection system uses laser triangulation technology to quickly detect arc welds, laser welds and fine brazing seams, and present the results in a high-resolution 3D view. This technology is suitable for automated solutions for mass production, and can detect all types of welds online after the welding process to consolidate welding quality.

As an industry benchmark, VIRO WSI sets the benchmark for automatic weld inspection. It consists of a detection unit with sensors, a high-performance computer processing unit and software. It can be widely used in the automotive manufacturing, steel structure construction industry and engineering. In the automotive manufacturing field, VIRO WSI systems can check the welds of axle components and body components, seats, wheels and exhaust systems. In alternative drive technology, VIRO WSI can perform quality inspections on lithium battery welds and fuel cell welds in the electric vehicle industry. In the steel structure construction industry, perfect welds are crucial for structural integrity and safety considerations. VIRO WSI's automatic weld inspection is used for heavy-duty racks, scaffolding and formwork or steel beams for prefabricated buildings. In the engineering field, VIRO WSI can detect weld defects on custom welds. For weld inspection in different fields, VIRO WSI can accurately locate the exact size and location of each defect and configure differentiated inspection solutions.

VIRO WSI for weld inspection in car body manufacturing

Various inspection solutions are used during the body welding process to ensure the safety and reliability of the car. Among them, weld inspection can effectively find all welding defects in the car body and detect the slightest defects immediately after the welding process. Corrective measures can be implemented quickly to create defect-free body components. While improving customer satisfaction, it also enhances the brand image of the automobile factory.

During the body weld inspection process, the VIRO WSI inspection system stores all weld and component inspection results in an integrated database, based on which the necessary countermeasures can be immediately determined. In addition, as the database content continues to grow, optimization measures can be continuously implemented to continuously improve the quality of body manufacturing.

VIRO WSI is used for weld inspection of axle components

Axle cross members and transverse control arms are basic elements of the safety chassis subframe. Their quality is crucial for the long-term safety of the driver. The VIRO WSI weld inspection solution detects even the smallest defects immediately after welding. This prevents defective axle components from being sent to the next step of processing, thus eliminating unnecessary costs and waste of material. Consecutive defects can also be detected at an early stage and their accumulation can be prevented by quickly intervening in the manufacturing process.

The automatic weld inspection of VITRONIC axle components can maximize product safety, reduce life cycle costs, and optimize processes through data analysis. Automatic weld inspection can identify each weld defect to ensure that defect-free axle components enter the next step of processing. Axle component weld inspection can improve the production safety of axle manufacturing and achieve zero-defect axles due to automatic weld inspection.

Eliminate weld defects and ensure perfect welding quality

Defective welds, especially in safety-relevant automotive parts, can lead to serious financial losses for manufacturers, even the risk of recalls, and manual inspection is costly and error-prone. VITRONIC's automated optical inspection is far superior to manual inspection. The automated predefined quality standards are always followed, regardless of external influences, and even the smallest defects in welds can be detected and visualized for rework.

In addition, VIRO WSI can also configure the inspection criteria to suit different requirements and applications. Even with flat welds, highly reflective materials such as aluminum, welds of different geometries, and fast image acquisition speeds, the system is extremely reliable and can pinpoint the exact size and position of each defect and classify it. Whether laser welds, MIG/MAG welds or brazed seams, defects as small as 0.1 mm can be detected and identified with VIRO WSI.

As a reliable solution for improving product quality, VITRONIC's VIRO WSI online inspection function allows easy and fast intervention in the upstream welding process. With the help of various visualizations, defects are consistently reduced, processes are optimized, and downtime, rework and unnecessary waste are minimized. Whether it involves safety-critical welds or high quality and performance requirements, VIRO WSI is a key component in automated manufacturing. Because of VIRO WSI, perfectly welded components can enter the next step of the production process.