Fibrex Part Detection

Project Summary

Renewal by Andersen uses automated saws to cut Fibrex stock for construction of their windows. When operators load the wrong material into the saw line, material is wasted and cannot be used. This project will focus on designing and implementing a vision based system that can identify the Fibrex stock in the saw line and alert the operators if the wrong material is loaded.

Design Goal

The goal of the completed vision system is to detect incorrectly loaded stock in Renewal by Andersen’s saw line. This will prevent wasted time and materials in the window manufacturing process.

Design Constraints

• The system shall be fully compatible with the existing equipment and not interfere with normal usage.
• The system shall be powered by the existing saw controls.
• The system shall alert operators when the incorrect stock material is loaded.
• The system shall be able to detect various cross sections based on input from saw.