Quality inspection in web converting is the process of continuously monitoring the material as it moves through the production line — detecting defects, measuring critical dimensions, and recording quality data for every meter of production. Beyond catching defects after they happen, the goal is to provide the real-time process feedback needed to prevent them.
IMC integrates inspection and quality monitoring systems into converting lines as coordinated components of the overall control architecture. Inspection data feeds back to the process controls, enabling automatic response to quality deviations, and is logged for traceability and quality documentation.
Inspection capabilities
Coat weight and thickness measurement using non-contact gauging technologies including beta gauge, X-ray, and optical sensors. Provides real-time cross-web and machine-direction profiles for closed-loop process control.
Surface defect detection using high-resolution cameras and automated image processing to identify pinholes, scratches, contamination, coating voids, and other surface defects. Defect location and classification data is mapped to roll position for downstream disposition decisions.
Web inspection including edge position monitoring, wrinkle detection, and registration verification for multi-layer and multi-pass processes.
IMC specifies and integrates inspection systems from leading sensor manufacturers, configured for the specific materials and defect types relevant to each application. The inspection data integrates with the line's PLC-based control system for unified process management.
