How do I confirm whether machine vision systems fit my project?
Start with the inspection goal, field of view, working distance, line speed and target tolerance. Then match machine vision systems with lens, lighting, mounting and I/O requirements instead of choosing by part number alone.
What information improves machine vision systems selection accuracy?
Send good and bad sample images, target feature size, field of view, working distance, speed, trigger method, interface requirement and any current reference model. That lets engineering confirm whether machine vision system is the right route or whether another product family is safer.
When should I avoid selecting machine vision systems by catalog specs only?
Avoid catalog-only selection when the part is reflective, moving quickly, tolerance-sensitive, space-limited or already failing under manual inspection. In those cases, lighting, lens, fixture and software behavior often matter as much as the component specification.
What information should I send before requesting a machine vision quote?
Send part photos or drawings, target defect or measurement goal, field of view, working distance, line speed, accuracy target, lighting limits and any current camera, lens, light, barcode reader or competitor model.
Do I need a 2D or 3D machine vision system?
Use 2D when contrast, edges, labels or position are enough to judge the part. Use 3D when height, profile, gap, volume, weld shape or surface geometry decides pass or fail.
How should I choose machine vision lighting?
Start from the defect and material surface instead of the camera model. Backlight helps edge measurement, coaxial and dome lighting help reflective surfaces, and bar or ring lighting often works for general presence and defect checks.