Plex and IGear Enhance Quality Controls for Automotive Supplier with Vision System Integration
公司规模
Large Corporate
地区
- America
国家
- United States
产品
- Plex Cloud ERP
- IGear Vision System
技术栈
- Vision System
- Web Service Call
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
实施规模
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
影响指标
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
- Cost Savings
技术
- 功能应用 - 企业资源规划系统 (ERP)
- 自动化与控制 - 人机界面 (HMI)
- 应用基础设施与中间件 - API 集成与管理
适用行业
- 汽车
适用功能
- 质量保证
- 物流运输
用例
- 机器状态监测
- 预测性维护
- 过程控制与优化
服务
- 系统集成
- 软件设计与工程服务
关于客户
NHK Spring Precision of America is a division of the Japan-based NHK Spring Company, Inc., specializing in the production of springs for automotive OEMs in North America. The company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards in its manufacturing processes and uses Plex Cloud ERP software to ensure compliance with strict production quality requirements. NHK Spring sought to enhance its shipping protocols to eliminate errors in loading springs for shipment, which could lead to costly fixes and impact its relationship with key customers. The company produces four variations of springs, each identified by a specific color, and requires precise packing to ensure compatibility with robotic assemblers at the OEM's facility.
挑战
NHK Spring Precision of America faced challenges in ensuring error-free packing and shipping of automotive springs to an OEM. The springs, used in the manufacturing process, required precise packing to avoid costly errors that could disrupt the OEM's production line. The company initially relied on external quality inspectors and internal personnel to double-check shipments, but this approach was costly and did not guarantee flawless results. The springs, produced in four variations, needed to be correctly identified and packed to ensure compatibility with robotic assemblers at the OEM's facility. Any error in packing could lead to production halts and damage NHK Spring's reputation.
解决方案
To address the challenges, NHK Spring engaged IGear, a technology company specializing in manufacturing excellence, to design a solution that would ensure error-free shipping. IGear developed a vision system integrated with Plex Cloud ERP to verify the correct spacing and type of springs in each shipment. The system uses a vision fixture to lock trays in place and inspect them for errors, such as incorrect paint color or misaligned labels. The vision system communicates with Plex via a Web service call to validate the setup, report production, and clear trays for shipment. This integration eliminates the need for additional quality inspectors and ensures a consistently acceptable product for customers.
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