COMPREHENSIVE, POWERFUL AND PROVEN AUTOMATED TEXTILE INSPECTION SYSTEM

The Shelton WebSPECTOR systems are used to reliably inspect millions of metres of textile product every day.

The system consists of 4 principal components which are highly developed and coordinated. Together they deliver a truly automated solution to maximise yield and profit for all textile producers.

The benefits of the system generally provide a return on investment of between 6 and 18 months irrespective of labour rates.

The benefits are created by ensuring maximum profit from each batch, increased throughput, elimination of customer claims and provision of consistent data for process improvement.

THE 4-STEP PROCESS: AUTOMATIC INSPECTION SYSTEM

The first is defect detection which provides consistently accurate fabric inspection results. Several of unique features that ensure these results as part of the inspection process.

This real time classification and grading allows very high-level inspection sensitivity settings with high reporting accuracy.

The output of the WebSPECTOR system is an electronic defect map with a set of classified and graded defect images ready for the next stage in the 4-step process.

INSPECTION RESULTS REVIEW AND INPUT

The Shelton Review station allows the re-roll operator to run through the classified and graded defect images that typically enables a 5,000 metre batch to be checked in less than 10 minutes.

At this stage the defect map is adapted to a level consistent with commercial requirements. For example, borderline defects can be removed ready for submission to the next stage of the process.

MAXIMISING YIELD AND OPTIMISED CUTTING PLAN

Following the review the operator can submit the map to an optimising function that has criteria stored regarding product and customer requirements for the final small rolls.

An optimised cut plan is created with a yield report. If the yield is below requirements, the map can be re-reviewed, adjustments made and, in a few seconds, a new cut plan generated with improved results.

This stage provides a significant contribution to the overall ROI using the accurate, consistent and validated data from the previous stages.

ENSURING ACCURATE REPRODUCTION OF CUT PLAN AND YIELD

The calculated cut plan (and profit) for a batch is turned into a physical reality on adapted standard inspection frames, or purpose-built automated cut and roll machines.

The powerful WebVIEWER software takes control of the acceleration, deceleration and stopping of the machines, at the precise point calculated in the cut plan. It provides a list of instructions for the operator to follow, which informs them about what to do at the next automatic stop.

Throughput per machine/operator is maximised and the cut plan accurately followed without manual intervention or error.