VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR COLD-ROLLED STEEL ROLLED PRODUCTS

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DESCRIPTION

The system for detecting and classifying surface defects in rolled metal products integrates two types of illumination - diffuse and side illumination - to provide analysis of defects with different structures. The use of color high-speed cameras with high contrast (Weber - not less than 0.25) makes it possible to detect small defects up to 0.5 x 0.5 mm. Based on the Faster R-CNN convolutional neural network, a model optimized for real-time application has been created, which combines several classifiers tuned for different lighting conditions. This improves the recognition accuracy to under- and over-reject rates of no more than 3% and 5%, respectively, and up to 10% and 15% when defect classes are taken into account.
The image preprocessing method improves the quality of optical inspection by calculating the statistical characteristics of each image and subtracting the average intensity value to equalize the illumination. This approach increases the contrast of the defect image and minimizes distortion from uneven illumination. In addition, the system saves the processed images for further analysis and training of neural networks.

ADVANTAGES OF THE DEVELOPMENT

  • Increase of speed and accuracy of rolled products certification
  • Automating the certification process without sacrificing quality
  • Import substitution and independence from foreign suppliers
  • Support for different lighting conditions for optimal certification
  • Reduction of certification costs through automation
  • Easy integration and scalability for different types of rolled products
  • Adaptive training and system modernization
  • The system provides high attestation accuracy and stable operation under industrial conditions

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Cameras: High-speed color (4K, ≥1000 fps)
  • Lighting: Combined (ambient and side illumination), automatically adjusted for accurate detection
  • Algorithms: Pre-processing for contrast enhancement and detection of defects from 0.5×0.5mm, Faster R-CNN neural network for recognition and classification
  • Accuracy: Undersampling - up to 3%, oversampling - up to 5%
  • Performance: Processing time down to 0.01 sec/image
  • Integration: Ethernet, RS-485 interfaces, MES/ERP compatibility
  • Software: Linux/Windows, adaptive retraining, light control
  • Operation: Temperature range -10°C...+45°C, IP65 protection