Abstract
In the rubber industry, especially in the tire branch, inspection of shape and dimensions of freshly extruded rubber profiles which are components of a final product is an important problem. Accuracy of shape and dimensions of these profiles largely defines the quality of final product. Reviewed in this paper are existing solutions and inspection technologies which are in use for this type of problem. Proposed in this paper is a novel solution for the inspection of shape and dimensions which performs on a par with existing methods, while providing simplicity and cost effective design. The proposed solution employs a two-dimensional movement of a simple laser beam, which measures the distance rather than the laser plane whose reflected traces are analyzed as an image. Key words: Rubber, tire, laser, measurement.
Highlights
In contrast to earlier periods, the rubber industry – especially its tire branch, has become a very sophisticated industrial sector
The proposed solution employs a two-dimensional movement of a simple laser beam, which measures the distance rather than the laser plane whose reflected traces are analyzed as an image
This is especially important for tire manufacture, where the quality of final product directly impacts the safety of passengers and goods which are transported by road vehicles using these tires
Summary
In contrast to earlier periods, the rubber industry – especially its tire branch, has become a very sophisticated industrial sector This implies that the quality of final product is of utmost importance. In order to be able to guarantee the quality of final product, each of these components and additives must be accurate as regards material quality, shape, and dimensions (Munzinger et al, 2010; Bosse and Zlot, 2009). This is especially important for tire manufacture, where the quality of final product directly impacts the safety of passengers and goods which are transported by road vehicles using these tires
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