SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-PROCESS VISION INSPECTION FOR AUTOMATED MACHINES

摘要

Systems and methods for in-process vision inspection for automated machines are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system provides a feed assembly for applying composite tape; a unit for forming lateral stripes across a portion of the tape that has been applied; a camera for capturing images of the lateral stripes; and a processor programmed to process the images of the lateral stripes to identify any discontinuities in the tape, wherein those stripes intersecting any discontinuities will make those discontinuities apparent.