Valentine Robotics, Inc. announced it has successfully integrated in-line quality inspection for the detection of porosity in metal castings. Valentine Robotics Vision & Systems Group utilized Scorpion Vision Software to detect porosity, voids and pits in metal castings of down to 0.5mm. Porosity in metal castings causes premature wear and weakened metal structure in metal castings. The defect detection system enables inspection during production, increasing part quality and production output. This is made possible through the use of Scorpion software and off the shelf hardware. The flexibility of the Scorpion Vision software allows for multiple inspection applications not limited to defect detection.

“We’ve been successful integrating these systems because Scorpion Vision has tools which allow us to classify defects. Without these tools and the advancement in LED lighting technologies, porosity inspection would be more complex and less cost effective,” said Andrew Valentine. 

Valentine Robotics Vision & Systems Group was ready to implement the inspection solution within 45 days. Valentine Robotics is the exclusive distributor of multiple new technologies; their customers benefit from having a source for custom solutions that can be integrated into their existing systems quickly. Valentine Robotics is the US distributor and integrator for Scorpion Vision Software, they were selected for their diversified engineering abilities and the ability to assist customers from design and installation to training and follow-up support. Valentine Robotics has diversified into the field of Robot Metrology for high precision and accuracy in robotics, Mobile CMM and DMM, and 3D laser scanning in addition to our core business of training and support services.

Valentine Robotics, Inc. is a privately held company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, specializing in machine vision, in-line inspection and turn-key automation, and robotic automation. Valentine Robotics is also a State of Michigan school for robotics, controls and customized automation training. They also provide long and short term automation service personnel. For more information call (586) 979-9900.