Plastic

It detects invisible discontinuities (cracks, gaps, etc.) within the material without causing any change or damage in the material. Suitable for inspection of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (composites). The in-line mold monitoring system enables automatic detection and control of temperature fields. For example, it can be used to control temperature distribution during thermoforming processes.

During thermoforming, the thermoplastic material used to make products is heated before being placed in a mold where it will assume its intended geometric shape. The temperature range in this process is usually narrow: if the temperature is too low, the final product will have geometric anomalies; Extreme temperatures may cause the plastic to burn. With its optimization and control features, the IR camera is a superior tool to improve product quality, reduce scrap and prevent downtime.