Traceability of engine motor blocks

Customer need

• Complete traceability of each motor block coming from different work areas
• Direct Part Marking (DPM) with a 2D code to eliminate the risk of errors in the production process
• Read & inspect directly the marked codes at each point of production
• Record automatically the data of each inspected code in the client’s database

Requirements

• High speed motor production requires robust and performing marking & reading solution
• Durability of the marking
• 100% reading despite high surface reflection

Technifor’s solution

• Marking: Technifor TD412 Laser marking machine
• Vision: Cognex In-Sight reader

End-user benefits

“With this solution, our customer is now able to respond to the demands of their high profile automobile clients. Each part leaving is traceable from « cradle to grave » ensured by Technifor « Mark’n Read » relying on Cognex vision systems.

Our customer can now assure their clients that the entire process of production is controlled, inspected and recorded from start to finish. They can also prove that each piece is completely traceable and has been correctly inspected.

By taking advantage of the best of advanced technology our customer is ensuring they maintain a competitive edge and pass the benefits onto their clients.”