Machine Vision Inspection for Die Casting
Machine vision inspection for die casting is an industry TARKO serves, using the same imaging approach and defect classes it applies to machined and forged metal parts, applied to cast aluminium and zinc components.
Why this industry
Die cast parts can carry internal porosity that breaks out at the surface, cold shuts from incomplete metal fusion, and surface cracks from the casting or trimming process. These defects are often subtle and easy to miss under manual inspection, especially on parts with complex cast geometry.
Applications used in this industry
- Die cast component inspection: checking cast aluminium and zinc parts for surface cracks, porosity breakout and cold shuts.
A notable use case within this industry is aluminium die castings for electric vehicles, such as battery housings and busbar castings, where the defect classes overlap closely with what TARKO targets on other cast and machined metal parts.
How Machine Vision Inspection Fits a Die Casting Line
A camera is positioned to inspect the cast surface after trimming. Inference runs locally, and a pass or fail decision is signalled to the line's existing automation over the plant network, with the customer's integrator handling the programmable logic controller side of that connection.
Running a die casting line?
Get a free feasibility audit. TARKO reviews your part, alloy and defect types before proposing a scope.