Crimp height and strand spread check at terminal crimps
A holder brings the crimped cable end to the side and overhead cameras for inspection. The side silhouette checks crimp height while the overhead image checks strand spread and insulation position; a non-conforming end is cut off and separated.
Crimp measurements and strand defects go to the machine PLC; a non-conforming end is cut off into the rejection bin and both images are added to the inspection record.
- 01 Positioning
- 02 Side silhouette
- 03 Overhead image
- 04 Combined decision
- 05 End separation
The holder brings the cable end to the measurement position.
- Crimp height
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- Protruding strands
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Scenes are illustrative simulations; they are not customer references or performance guarantees.
Need
The metal terminal reflects light and fine protruding strands can hide behind its body in a single view. Insulation entering the crimp affects overhead and side appearances differently.
Solution approach
A side camera measures terminal height from a silhouette against an opposing backlight. An overhead camera separates strands and the insulation boundary under ring lighting. Both views are matched to a common terminal reference to assess height, strand spread and position.
Process steps
- 01
Positioning
The holder brings the cable end to the measurement position.
- 02
Side silhouette
Terminal height is measured against the backlight.
- 03
Overhead image
Ring lighting reveals strands and the insulation boundary.
- 04
Combined decision
Measurements from both views are combined in a common reference.
- 05
End separation
The non-conforming end is cut off into the rejection bin.
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