Extrusion International 1-2024

38 Extrusion International 1/2024 MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY FOR PROFILES Going with the Trend – Shiny Detection Module Excels in Inspecting Vehicle Trims in Chrome and Trendy Black Whether the classical chrome look or the new, trendy black: The new Shiny Detection inline module from PIXARGUS is a perfect solution to detecting scratches and bubbles on the challenging high-gloss surfaces of vehicle trims. Used in conjunction with the PIXARGUS ProfilControl 7 Surface system, this innovative inspection module helps producers minimize their scrap rates and production costs. A renowned Canadian automotive supplier has been using the reliable and efficient PIXARGUS technology made in Germany for many years. C alled Shadowline, Black Edition or Night Package, the new ex- terior design packages in glossy or matt black offered by automakers render modernity and style. More- over, they provide great flexibil - ity for customization and are very much on trend. At the same time, the love for high-gloss chrome fin - ish that gives a car a stylish, luxury look is unbroken. However, these eye-catching design elements also have a less shiny side: They are highly sensitive to physical impact and difficult to inspect due their high light reflectance and their complex shape. “The bar in quality inspection of these products is very high,” says Michael Frohn, Sales Manager at PIXARGUS. “Even the smallest defects – hardly visible to the naked eye - are not tolerated." ProfilControl 7 S Shiny Detection: 100% defect detection inimizes scrap and costs The Shiny Detection module de- veloped by measuring technology expert PIXARGUS ensures 100% defect detection on high-reflec- tance surfaces. The specially de- veloped software of the module is able to even detect dark defects on glossy or matte black surfaces. “We have more than twenty years of experience in automotive pro- file inspection. Throughout this time, we have continuously fur- ther developed and optimized our detection and quality control algorithms,” adds Frohn. The mea- suring system expert is convinced: “Our inspection systems help mini- mize out-of-spec production and avoid complaints.” FromWürselen/Germany to Canada The PIXARGUS system is already successfully in use at a leading au- tomotive supplier in Canada. The specialist in vehicle exteriors and design elements with premium fin - ishes has been using technology from PIXARGUS in surface inspec- Black and high-gloss chrome trims may give objects a dazzling appearance in the true sense of the word. However, the extremely intensive light reflection makes it very difficult – not only for the human eye – to discern defects on the shiny surface (Photo ©Adobe Stock)