In-Sight 2800 Series
Easy-to-use vision system with pre-trained AI for solving basic to intermediate-level processing tasks.
Challenges in identifying tire defects
To ensure safety and comply with global regulations, every part of a tire needs to be carefully inspected during production. Sidewall integrity must be perfect to prevent blowouts. Tread patterns need verification to ensure proper road contact. Bead area flaws that seem minor can trigger sudden failure. And beyond the safety issues, defective tires can result in recalls and fines, which can cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Modern tire assembly line operations compound the challenge by running at incredibly high speeds with zero tolerance for defects. This demanding environment requires accurate, precise inspection technology that doesn't reduce throughput.
Traditional tire inspection can’t keep up with modern production
Tire surfaces are geometrically complex, making inspection tasks more challenging:
- Tread patterns vary dramatically between tire models.
- Sidewall textures change based on manufacturing processes
- Bead configurations shift depending on vehicle applications
- Locating defects in low-contrast environments
Throughput requirements make everything exponentially harder. Modern production lines move fast,so inspection systems need to evaluate every critical parameter in milliseconds while maintaining accuracy levels that prevent safety-critical defects from reaching customers. Human inspectors can't work at these speeds, and rule-based automated systems struggle to balance speed with accuracy and precision.
Using AI and powerful imaging technology to maximize contrast, Cognex vision systems can detect flaws in tire treads.
Cognex AI automates tire inspection
Cognex machine vision systems use flexible AI, powerful optics, and robust image-formation technology to automate tire inspection. Cognex AI learns from your production environment, studying samples of good and bad tires, then applies that knowledge to reliably find defects and irregularities that are too complex for rule-based systems. Combined with classification tools and image formation technology like high-dynamic range plus (HDR+) to maximize contrast, Cognex machine vision systems find more flaws while keeping up with throughput requirements.
3D machine vision systems also use 2D and 3D imaging tools to measure variances with extreme accuracy. High-powered and speckle-free lasers minimize speckle and glare, capturing high-resolution images at exceptional speeds.
The result is inspection technology that works as fast as your production line while catching the defects that matter most. Instead of fighting against the complexity of modern tire manufacturing, Cognex systems work with it, turning those challenging variables into manageable, automated processes that keep your operation running smoothly. And Cognex support provides online resources and a global network of technical experts who can make sure your production keeps on rolling.