Extrusion International USA 4-2020

55 Extrusion International 4/2020 the inspection performance of the systems can be tested at any time, online and offline to ensure out- standing performance and a reliably high level of quality. Post-processing: Added value with optimized data use After production, manufactur- ers have to decide what to do with products of impaired quality. Dur- ing inspection, ISRA’s SMASH system generates all the data required to reduce waste through an optimized film cut. For this “SlitOptimizing” process, the system communicates all relevant data directly to the slit- ter. Another application uses the data on defect positions to repair them: The Rewind Manager allows users to inspect and immediately process defects in the film during the winding process. Using the pro- duction data collected, the Rewind Manager finds the relevant position and automatically stops the wind- ing process in order to allow manual interventions. Dirt and insects, for example, can easily be removed and smaller defects can be repaired. This turns a roll that might have been thrown away into a roll that can be delivered to the customer or to the next process step. ISRA’s efficient Quality Viewer also offers the option of comparing indi- vidual customer requirements with the quality status of each produced roll, so that customers receive prod- ucts precisely to their specification. This improves total yield and enables resources to be used sustainably in the value chain. Additionally, ISRA’s comprehensive portfolio provides specific solutions for more detailed inspection of quality information or web monitoring from multiple workplaces, for example. With the Beyond Inspection tools, production data delivers a maximum off added value: All that is needed is a SMASH system with up-to-date software and network access. The staff can be trained while the add- ons are being installed. The ISRA Beyond Inspection solution enables users to enhance the production workflow, filter relevant data, and ultimately improve the final out- come. The result is a high level of customer satisfaction. ISRA VISION GMBH Industriestr. 14, 64297 Darmstadt, Germany www.isravision.com Live web viewer helps to reduce start-up period and downtime any point in order to perform more detailed checks in slow motion. It is also no longer necessary to have personnel at the line itself, as the software can be accessed from ex- ternal locations. This significantly improves process stability and re- duces the amount of time needed to adjust the line correctly. The Live Web Viewer enables the causes of defects to be identified and reme- died more quickly, which ultimately optimizes processes. More control – directly at the line ISRA offers a broad range of Beyond Inspection solutions and a variety of software tools for simplified au- tomatic inspection, effective use of the acquired production data and an increased quantity of deliverable products even after production. Right from the production stage, the Beyond Inspection tools offer numerous benefits for the manufac- turer. The inspection function can be managed centrally – recipes can be created and updated offline, with no need to halt production. Produc- tion parameters, alarm conditions, and many more indicators can be reorganized efficiently and new quality and customer requirements implemented right away. Lines with frequently changing requirements, new products or low quantities stand to benefit in particular from this software solution. In addition, Roll maps and grading ensures to do the best decision in time