Dakota 3D

This inspection system is designed for manufacturers of injection-molded polyurethane foam blocks, particularly for automotive seats.

It enables inspection of various types of inserts—components placed inside the molds—before foam injection.
The DAKOTA 3D system consists of two profilometry modules: one inspects the lid and the other the bowl.

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Printable version

Benefits

  • Pre-injection verification
  • Reduced scrap rate
  • Reduced customer returns (claims)
  • Reduced raw material costs
  • Improved productivity

Advantages of 3D

  • Height measurement (Z)
  • No lighting issues
  • Independent of mold appearance (aging, soiling, background color, etc.)

DAKOTA 3D resources

In the DAKOTA 3D download area, you will find all the resources, user manual, and technical specifications you need. An FAQ is also available for your most frequently asked questions.

Component inspection using 3D vision

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  • On-the-fly mold inspection before injection
  • Simultaneous inspection of the bowl and the lid
  • 100% of molds are inspected 24/7
  • Up to 999 inspection points per mold
  • 999 different mold references
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3D by triangulation

Two 3D modules

  • High-performance camera for accurate
    three-dimensional measurements (2,000 pixels, 1,000 profiles/s)
  • Class 3B laser
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Automation Technology
High-speed 3D profilometry camera

Dedicated custom software

Fully configurable inspections via an intuitive graphical HMI
Inspection tools: profile, shape, surface, texture, height, position, etc.
Communication with line supervision (Profibus, Profinet, OPC, TCP/
IP, etc.)
Statistics recording by shift
Production log
Immediate and deferred display

Immediate and deferred display

Communication with line supervision via fieldbus
(Profibus, Profinet, OPC, TCP-IP, ...)
Statistics recording by shift, production log

Suitable for all types of components


Different types of inserts present in the molds before injection

Production statistics

Performance

Resolution < 500 µm in X, Y, and Z
Field width: 800 mm
Depth of field: 250 mm
Variable product length
Speed > 15 m/min

Full enclosure

Support for bowl & lid modules
Laser safety
Integrated PC and operator panel

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Learn more
Printable version

This inspection system is designed for manufacturers of injection-molded polyurethane foam blocks, particularly for automotive seats.
It enables inspection of various types of inserts—components placed inside the molds—before foam injection.
The DAKOTA 3D system consists of two profilometry modules: one inspects the lid and the other the bowl.

DAKOTA 3D resources

In the DAKOTA 3D download area, you will find all the resources, user manual, and technical specifications you need. An FAQ is also available for your most frequently asked questions.

Benefits of such a system

  • Elimination of customer claims for incomplete products.
  • Reduced material loss (foam injected unnecessarily).
  • Verification of mold condition over time.

Component inspection using 3D vision

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  • On-the-fly mold inspection before injection
  • 999 different mold references
  • Simultaneous inspection of the bowl and the lid
  • Up to 999 inspection points per mold
  • 100% of molds are inspected
  • 24/7 operation
  • at the production rate ~1,000 parts/hour
  • and at the line speed ~15 m/min
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Automation Technology
High-speed 3D profilometry camera

Two 3D modules: camera + laser

High-performance cameras, 2,000 pixels, 1,000 profiles/s
+ Class III laser, on a non-deformable mounting plate

Dedicated custom software

Fully configurable inspections
via an intuitive graphical HMI

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Immediate and deferred display

Communication with line supervision via fieldbus
(Profibus, Profinet, OPC, TCP-IP, ...)
Statistics recording by shift, production log

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Immediate and/or deffered display

Dakota communicates with line supervision through field bus
(Profibus, Profinet, TCP/IP OPC...)
Recording statistics per shift Logbook.

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Direktes und/oder zeitversetztes Display

Verbindung zum Monitoring der Linien über eine Feldbus-Schnittstelle
(Profibus, Profinet, TCP/IP OPC...)
Aufnahme der Statistiken per Schichtlogbuch.

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Suitable for all types of components

Different types of inserts present in the molds before injection [:en]

Suitable for all types of components

Different types of inserts in molds before injection [:de]

Geeignet für alle Arten von Komponenten

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Production statistics

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Production statistics

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Produktionsstatistik

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Full enclosure

Support for bowl & lid modules
Laser safety
Integrated PC and operator panel
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Cabinet enclosure

Support for bowl & lid camera modules
Laser protections, PC and user panel
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Schaltschrank

Der Schaltschrank enthält die Tragstruktur für die beiden Deckel- und Schale-Aufnahmeeinheiten, die Laser-Schutzmaßnahmen, der PC sowie das Bedienungspanel.
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Performance

Resolution: 500 µm in X, Y and Z
Field width: 800 mm
Depth of field: 250 mm
Product length: up to 2 m
Installed at the edge of the carousel
Linear speed: up to 14 m/min
Rate: 1 to 6 molds & 7 to 9 s per carrier
Database: up to 999 references [:en]

Performances

Field width: 800mm
Depth-of-field: 250mm
X&Y resolution: 500µm
Products length: 1700mm
Installed on line edge
on racetrack or turn table
Line speed : up to 14m/min
Rate: 1 to 6 mold per carrier
Database up to 999 references [:de]

Leistungen

Feldbreite: 800mm
Tiefenbereich: 250mm
X&Y Auflösung: 500µm
Produktlänge: 1700mm
An Rennbahn- oder Karussell-Produktionslinien
Liniengeschwindigkeit: bis 15m/min
Produktionsrate: 1 bis 6 mold pro Wagen,
6 bis 10 Wagen pro Minute, 1000 Produkte pro Stunde
Datenbank bis 999 Gussformtypen. [:]