How can a rubber parts molder use computer vision to check seals, O-rings and gaskets?

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title: "How to inspect rubber seals and gaskets with computer vision"
description: "Feed parts past a camera with backlighting or steady top lighting, then use a model trained on the plant own part images to mark likely flash, cuts, nicks, voids, short fills, trapped debris, surface blemishes and parts that look out of shape. Each mark is tied to the part number, mold and cavity where the tool tracks it, so the process tech can spot a problem early and a trained inspector can decide whether to pass, trim or scrap the part. The model only flags what the camera can see; it does not replace dimensional, hardness or leak tests, and people make every release call."
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# How can a rubber parts molder use computer vision to check seals, O-rings and gaskets?

Feed parts past a camera with backlighting or steady top lighting, then use a model trained on the plant own part images to mark likely flash, cuts, nicks, voids, short fills, trapped debris, surface blemishes and parts that look out of shape. Each mark is tied to the part number, mold and cavity where the tool tracks it, so the process tech can spot a problem early and a trained inspector can decide whether to pass, trim or scrap the part. The model only flags what the camera can see; it does not replace dimensional, hardness or leak tests, and people make every release call.

## What this means in practice

- Set up a fixed camera with backlighting or steady top lighting at the inspection point
- Collect images of parts that inspectors have already passed or rejected, for each part number and compound
- Label the defect types the quality team tracks, plus good examples of each part
- Send flagged parts to a trained inspector and log flags by part number, mold and cavity
- Add reviewed images back into training whenever a new part, mold or compound comes in

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