Identification & traceability of exhaust particulate filters

Customer need

• A complete marking & reading workstation directly integrated in the particulate filter cleaning process
• Receive data from the PLC
• Mark a unique identifier on each part: 24 alphanumeric characters + 2D Data Matrix™ code
• Verify the mark before validating the cycle
• Communicate the information to a traceability network (BUS) to store the data

Requirements

• 2 workstations integrated into initial and final identification cycle
• Cycle time: 15 seconds
• Production: 250 parts per day
• Material: stainless steel of various surface conditions (possible oxidation & modification caused by thermal shocks)

Technifor's solution

• Marking: Technifor XF510m electromagnetic Micro-Percussion machine with M1C - 90° stylus
• Reading: 3 Cognex Insight 1010 cameras
• High intensity fluorescent ring light

End-user benefits

Technifor supplied a complete & customized solution, meeting all customer requirements.

This solution provides the manufacturer an automated traceability guarantee for parts throughout the part life cycle from production to the final customer.