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Machine vision for copper taping during cable production
Copper Taping Inspection

MACHINE VISION FOR COPPER TAPING MEASURE THE TAPE WHILE THE CABLE IS RUNNING.

CORPEX machine vision continuously measures copper taping pitch, overlap, angle and alignment. Detect changes as they happen to reduce scrap, protect cable quality and improve production efficiency.

UP TO 200 FT/MIN

Continuous high-speed inspection

<1%

Pitch and overlap precision

REAL-TIME

Pitch, overlap, angle and OD measurement

TRACEABLE

Stored measurement and quality data

Copper Taping Quality Control

Catch Copper Taping Defects Before They Become Scrap.

Copper taping is a continuous process. Pitch, overlap, angle and tape position can move away from target while production continues.

CORPEX machine vision measures these characteristics while the cable is running, giving operators immediate visibility into process variation rather than relying solely on downstream inspection.

The Challenge How much cable runs before someone sees the variation?
Machine vision copper taping inspection during cable production
Real-Time Copper Taping Inspection

Measure every revolution while the cable is running.

High-resolution imaging captures the taping process continuously, measuring key characteristics and detecting deviations from target.

Copper Taping Inspection

What can machine vision measure?

Monitor the critical characteristics of copper taping directly on the production line.

OVERLAP

Tape Overlap

Continuously calculate tape overlap percentage and identify deviations from the required production target.

PITCH

Taping Pitch

Measure copper taping pitch continuously, with measurement precision up to 0.010 inches.

TAPE

Tape Presence & Alignment

Detect missing, loose or misaligned tape conditions while the line is running.

ANGLE

Taping Angle

Calculate taping angle and identify measurable changes in the wrapping process.

OD

Outside Diameter

Continuously measure finished product OD across a 0.5 to 3.0 inch (10 to 75 mm) range.

DATA

Inspection & Traceability

Store measurement information for trend tracking, quality reports and production records.

Real-Time Process Visibility

See what's happening. While it's happening.

Live measurement feedback gives operators visibility into copper taping performance as production continues.

Measured conditions can be recorded for quality analysis, trend monitoring and production reporting.

CORPEX real-time copper taping measurement and monitoring interface

Connect measurement to production.

Integrate inspection data with automation, monitoring and production systems.

PLC Automation
SCADA Supervision
MES Production
OPC Connectivity
Copper Taping Application

Where is variation costing your taping line?

Tell us what you're producing, your line speed and where you need better measurement or process visibility.

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