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The Double Seam Inspection Process
-Alex Grossjohann-Vice President, CMC
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This is a standard MANUAL system for Double Seam Inspection of Beverage Cans.
Fully AUTOMATIC systems are available.
Manual Seam ThicknessManual Seam ThicknessMeasure Seam Thickness
– STG-3000MH Seam Thickness Gauge More accurate than “on-screen” readings. Readings sent automatically to the computer
Manual Countersink DepthManual Countersink DepthExternal Gauge for better Accuracy
– CDG-3010M Countersink Depth Gauge Readings sent automatically to the computer
Automatic Seam SawAutomatic Seam SawCut cans for internal double seam inspection
– HGS-3000A S.E.A.M. Saw with Autodrive Safe to use and very accurate cut
Video Seam ImagerVideo Seam ImagerMeasure internal double seam components
– Video SEAM Imager and SEAMview Software Automatic Double Seam Measurement
Automatic Seam StripperAutomatic Seam StripperRemove Cover Hook for
Tightness Inspection– STR-1000 S.E.A.M. Stripper
Safely remove Cover Hook Manual data entry at the
computer database
Data ExchangeData Exchange
Integration with Other SPC Systems
Manual Data Export D.A.T.A.bot:
Automatic Data Exchange
Semi-Automatic Gauges Semi-Automatic Gauges (optional)(optional)
Automatic Measurement– Countersink Depth– Seam Thickness– Optional:
Seam Height
On-Line Seam Inspection On-Line Seam Inspection (Optional)(Optional)
Increased Inspection FrequencyOperator Independent MeasurementEnhanced Data InterpretationIncreased ProductivityReduced Cost
Basic PrinciplesBasic Principles
Automatic SamplingAutomatic Measurement using Currently
Available TechnologyTrue Statistical Process Control“Early Warning System”
Automatic SamplingAutomatic Sampling
Maximum Benefit Cans Removed for
Measurement Cans Returned to
Mass Conveyor Cans May be Held for
Further Study
Automatic MeasurementAutomatic Measurement
New Application of Currently Available Technology : A progressive measurement solution using industry standard tools and methodology.
– Fast Delivery Time– Reliable Operation– Maximum Results with Minimum Investment
Triple S.E.A.M. GaugeTriple S.E.A.M. Gaugewith Autofeedwith Autofeed
Stage #1 Continuous External
Measurement– Seam Thickness– Countersink Depth– Seam Height– Can Height
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18 Heads Measured Every 10 Minutes
Data Automatically Sent to SPC Software
Monitor for Measurement Shifts
Continuous Statistical Process Analysis
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Stage #2 Complete Seam
Measurement– External Dimensions
with Contact Gauges– Internal Dimensions
with Video Imager after Automatic Sectioning
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1. Triple S.E.A.M. Gauge (with Autofeed)
2. Purge and Rinse System
3. S.E.A.M. Saw (with Autodrive)
4. Video S.E.A.M. Imager
5. auto S.E.A.M.view Software
6. auto S.E.A.M.scan SPC Software
7. SPC Network Sentry
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External Measurement with an Option to Cross-Section for Overlap Measurement
– External Readings Every 10 Minutes– Scheduled Video Seam Inspection as Needed– “Emergency” Cross-Section as Needed
More External ReadingsMore External Readings
18 Heads Measured Every 10 MinutesCans Automatically Returned to the LineData Automatically Sent to SPC SoftwareMonitor for Measurement ShiftsContinuous Statistical Process Analysis
Scheduled Seam InspectionScheduled Seam Inspection
Complete Double Seam Inspection Scheduled to Occur as Needed– Every 2 Hours?– Every 4 Hours?– Once a Day?– Once a Week?
““Emergency” Cross-SectionEmergency” Cross-Section
Completely Evaluate Any Head if a Possible Problem is Detected During Non-Invasive Seam Measurement– Out-of-Spec Condition– Measurement Shift– Statistical Anomaly
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Fully Automatic Operator Independent Reasonable Cost Fast Delivery:
12 to 14 Weeks Current Technology:
Available Since 1996
Statistical Process ControlStatistical Process Control
High Volume of Measurement Data– Regular Sampling– Secure and Redundant Data Storage
“Good” Data without Operator Interference– No Data Entry Errors– No Measurement Procedure Variation– No Data Modification or “Correction”
““Early Warning System”Early Warning System”
Predict Production Issues and Make Corrections Before They Happen– Evaluate Production Data– Identify Process Anomalies– Notify Appropriate Personnel– Log Corrective Actions
Contact in Mexico!Contact in Mexico!
Juan Zavaleta
La Rondalla # 5
13020 México D.F
Phone: [52] (5) 672-9925
Email: [email protected]
Contact Us Directly!Contact Us Directly!
Container Machinery Corporation
250 Falls Road
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-828-9345
Email: [email protected]