The James L. Taylor Company is introducing the
Cameron Automation Quick-Match, a general
purpose color sorting/matching machine using
machine vision technology.
The Quick-Match consists of a color chamber that
mounts above an existing conveyor, a computer that
processes images and controls the process, and an
inkjet printer that labels each board with a color
category.
The color chamber illuminates the boards as they
pass underneath either lengthwise or widthwise. It
also contains a multi-megapixel high speed machine
vision camera. The camera constantly monitors the
area under the color chamber and feeds image
data to the computer whenever a board enters the
scanning area. The computer analyzes the color
content of the images and assigns a color category
to each board in real time. The high resolution inkjet
printer labels each board with its color category for
later sorting.
In addition to color, the machine also measures the
width of each board scanned. The board width and
job information can optionally be printed on each
board. Boards are automatically tallied and the data
for each board is archived. Sorting lumber or components
creates down stream efficiency and quality.
Potential Applications Include:
- Pre-sorting for Ripping and Gluing
- Sorting Finished Products
- Treads
- Mouldings
- Sorting Semi-Finished Products
- Moulding Blanks
- Matching Stiles and Rails
- Matching Trim with Kitchens
- Sorting Lumber
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