Glass Turret AOI Machine | VI500

The VI500 is a high-speed 6S vision inspection system designed for small plastic or metal parts. Parts are fed from a vibrator bowl input and presented to the vision system on a specially treated glass carrier before being sorted into bins.

It features a real-time display of image acquisition and defect inspection. Depending on the size and geometry of the parts, the machine inspects products on the fly, achieving a maximum speed of up to 40,000 UPH. The VI500 is designed for fast conversion and is delivered complete with the full 6S vision system.

Introduction

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6S vision inspection module

The VI500 is a high-speed, 6S vision inspection system for small parts, made of plastic or metal. Coming from a vibrator bowl input, parts are presented to the vision system on a specially treated glass carrier and sorted into bins. It features realtime display of image acquisition & defects inspected.

Depending on the size and geometry of the parts, the machine inspects the product on the fly making the maximum speed up to 70,000 UPH. The VI500 is designed for fast conversion and is delivered including the complete vision system.

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Advantages

Features

6-Side Vision Inspection System:
- Comprehensive cosmetic inspection on all six sides—top, bottom, front, back, left, and right
High Throughput:
- Capable of reaching up to 70,000 UPH depending on unit size and geometry
Versatile Material Compatibility:
- Suitable for small parts made of various materials including plastic and metal
Dual Image Capture:
- Equipped with different lighting setups to enhance defect detection across a wider range of surfaces and finishes
Flexible Sorting Options:
- Multiple output bins configurable for various combinations such as Good, Reject, and Purge
PC-Based Control System:
- Ensures flexible operation, data handling, and seamless integration
Quick Product Conversion:
- Designed for fast and easy changeover across a wide range of product types
Recycling of Rejected Units:
- System reintroduces reject units back into the vibrator bowl for reprocessing, reducing waste and improving yield

Machine Overview

Glass Turret AOI Machine/ VI500

Modules

Input
Vibrator Bowl
Vision Station (5 setups)
Output
Good / Reject / Purge Bins

Flow Chart

Flowchart

Close-up of a vibrator bowl feeding components into the Glass Turret AOI Machine’s main turret via a parts feeder, illustrating the start of the inspection process.

Products from the vibrator bowl are delivered to the main turret in a consistent flow via a parts feeder.

Internal view of the Glass Turret AOI Machine’s 6S Vision Inspection System performing a cosmetic inspection on all six sides of a component—top, bottom, front, back, and sides.

The 6S Vision Inspection System performs a comprehensive cosmetic check on all six sides of the product — top, bottom, front, back, and both sides.

Output bin section of the Glass Turret AOI Machine showing sorted products labeled as Good, Reject, or Purge after the inspection cycle is complete.

Multiple output bins are available for sorting inspected products into various categories such as Good, Reject, and Purge.

Applicable Products

Connectors, Moulded parts, Small material, LED

Small rectangular surface-mount LED component

Hexagonal yellow LED chip suitable for automated optical inspection

High-power round LED module with clear lens

Assortment of colored through-hole LEDs, representing components verified by the Glass Turret AOI Machine during multi-angle inspection.

White plastic electrical connector, a molding part type processed by the Glass Turret AOI Machine for dimensional and cosmetic checks.

Black multi-pin electrical connector housing, ideal for inspection in the Glass Turret AOI Machine’s automated defect detection workflow.

Inspection Criteria

6S Vision Inspection (Top, Bottom, Sides)

Top Surface	Bottom Surface	Side Surface
Chipped Package	Lead Related Defects	Lead Related Defects
No Marking	Package Chipping	Package Chipping
Marking Alignment	Package Damage	Package Damage
Incomplete Mark	Resin Overflows	Contamination
Double Mark	Contamination
Contamination
Bubble
No Resin
Excess Resin (Overfill)
Mix Device
Mixed Color
Limited Die
Wirebond Detection

Specification

Machine Specification

Products	Connectors, molding parts, small material, LED etc
Specifications	Input:	Vibrator Bowl
	Output:	Bins in various sizes and combinations
UPH	Up to 40K, depending on product site/ geometry and inspection criteria
Vision Inspection	6S (Top, Bottom, Front, Back and Side)
Footprint	1650mm(W) x 1290(L) x 1950mm(H)
Warranty	1 year limited excluding wear and tear parts

How does Automated Optical Inspection work?

Automated Optical Inspection works by capturing high-resolution images of PCBs or electronic components and analyzing them using machine vision algorithms. The software compares the images to a reference image or design data and identifies defects in the components or PCBs.

What are the benefits of Automated Optical Inspection?

Automated Optical Inspection provides several benefits, such as high accuracy, speed, and consistency in detecting defects. It also reduces the need for manual inspection, which can save time and reduce labor costs. Additionally, AOI can improve the quality of the final product and reduce the number of defects that pass through to the end customer.

What types of defects can Automated Optical Inspection detect?

Automated Optical Inspection can detect a variety of defects, including missing components, misplaced components, solder bridges, solder voids, open circuits, and shorts. It can also detect surface defects such as scratches, stains, and discoloration.