CMVS, the Cable Measuring Vision System, uses machine vision to continuously measure critical product characteristics such as outside diameter, convolution pitch and length while the product is moving through production.

When configured with production controls, inspection information can be communicated to the PLC so operators can identify dimensional variation quickly and the production process can respond to out-of-spec conditions.

CORPEX offers several CMVS systems for different product sizes, production environments and measurement requirements.

• CMVS C29 Express : Compact, all-in-one machine vision system for continuous dimensional measurement during cable production, with accuracy up to ±0.001″. It can operate standalone or integrate with existing production systems.
• CMVS 35 : 0.15″ to 1.35″ OD, with accuracy up to ±0.001″ and production speeds up to 80 ft/min.
• CMVS 55 : 0.25″ to 2.2″ OD, with accuracy up to ±0.002″.
• CMVS 100 : 0.25″ to 4.0″ OD, with accuracy up to ±0.002″.
• CMVS 125 : 0.25″ to 5.0″ OD, with accuracy up to ±0.002″.
• CMVS 125 Dual Axis: Designed for flat products requiring width and height measurement.

Depending on the system and configuration, CORPEX CMVS systems can provide real-time measurement accuracy as high as ±0.001 inches.

The appropriate system depends on product dimensions, geometry, production speed and the measurements required by the application.

CMVS can do more than display a measurement. Inspection information can be exchanged with production controls, displayed to operators, recorded for quality analysis and used to identify dimensional variation while the product is still being manufactured.

Depending on the application, the system can also provide alerts, communicate with PLCs and publish information to connected production systems.

EMVS, the Environmental Machine Vision System, extends inspection beyond dimensional measurement. Applications can include detecting missing or malformed armor, product abnormalities, reel conditions and activity around the production environment.

Depending on the application, EMVS can also support reel monitoring, human detection and thermal inspection.

That is one of the primary advantages of continuous machine vision inspection . Instead of discovering a problem during a later manual check, the system can identify configured defects or dimensional variation while the product is still moving through production.

Earlier detection gives the production team an opportunity to respond before more out-of-spec material is produced.

No. Wire and cable is a major CORPEX application area, but the same machine vision principles can be applied to other manufacturing environments.

Applications can include bottling and capping , labeling, packaging, industrial assembly, thermal inspection and other processes where products or production conditions need to be inspected automatically.

Yes. Machine vision can inspect characteristics such as cap presence and position, closure condition, fill level, label placement, printed codes, barcodes and visible package defects.

Inspection takes place while products move through the production line, allowing problems to be identified before they continue downstream.

Learn more about CORPEX machine vision for bottling and capping .

CORPEX systems can exchange information with industrial control and production systems so inspection data does not remain isolated at the machine.

Depending on the application, this can include PLC communication, operator alerts, production control signals and publishing inspection information to SCADA, MES or other connected systems.

Learn more about CORPEX industrial automation and systems integration .

Available information depends on the inspection application, but can include measurements, pass/fail results, alarms, inspection events and production records.

Data can be used for inline production visibility, quality analysis, traceability and longer-term process improvement.

Yes. A key part of industrial machine vision is making inspection information available to the systems and people that need it.

CORPEX systems can be configured to communicate with production controls and connected manufacturing environments, depending on the requirements of the facility.

Yes. Machine vision applications are configured around the product and production environment rather than forcing every process into the same system.

Product dimensions, line speed, inspection requirements, camera placement, controls, environmental conditions and data integration can all influence the final configuration.

Thermal inspection can monitor temperature patterns in products, tooling or equipment and identify abnormal conditions that may not be visible with a conventional camera.

Depending on the process, temperature changes can provide useful indications of conditions such as lubrication problems, tooling issues or developing equipment problems.

Machine vision can be configured to monitor selected production or work areas and identify people or conditions that require attention.

Human-detection applications can provide another layer of visibility in areas such as production lines, equipment zones and material-handling environments.

The earlier a process problem is identified, the less material can be produced while that problem continues. Continuous inspection helps reduce the gap between when a defect begins and when the production team becomes aware of it.

That can reduce scrap, reinspection, rework and the production disruption associated with discovering defects later in the process.

Machine vision can support more efficient manufacturing by helping producers identify defects earlier, reduce unnecessary scrap and gain better information about process performance.

The specific benefit depends on the production process, but reducing waste and avoiding unnecessary rework can improve both operating efficiency and material use.

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