Parts counter (counting machine) "Component count counter"

basic information

The parts count counter consists of a Windows computer, a webcam, a camera arm, and a tracing table. It is software that analyzes images captured by the webcam to count the number of parts such as screws and nuts. - The basic steps for counting parts are "disassemble the parts," "press the auto setup button," and "execute the count." - The auto setup button analyzes the images captured by the webcam and automatically sets the parameters for the parts. No prior preparation for each part is necessary. You can change the parts to be counted, and it can still count just by performing the auto setup. - The analysis images during the count execution are automatically saved, which can serve as evidence for the parts count (see product images). The "evidence images" record the date and time of the count and the work code, among other details.

Price range

P3

Delivery Time

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Applications/Examples of results

The parts counter is an application that counts parts of the same size. Parts are placed on a tracing table and counted in a non-overlapping arrangement. If overlapping of parts is detected, the following actions will be taken depending on the mode. [In Warning Display Mode] If overlapping parts are detected, the overlapping parts will be highlighted in red, prompting the user to resolve the overlap. [In Automatic Counting Mode] If overlapping parts are detected, the system will estimate the number of parts based on the size of the overlapping area and will count them automatically. However, as the number of clusters increases, the margin of error also increases, so the user needs to verify that the count is correct. If any incorrectly counted areas are found, please gently separate the parts by hand.

Detailed information

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  [Basic Configuration 1] Consists of a webcam, camera arm, computer, and tracing table. It is inexpensive and easy to set up, but is easily affected by surrounding light.

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  [Basic Configuration 2] A pattern in which a "shielding box" is created to block surrounding "light" for improved accuracy. This is recommended if accurate counting cannot be achieved due to the influence of light.

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  Flow of the count

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  [Handling of Overlaps] When overlapping parts are detected, the display method changes according to the "handling of overlaps" settings. Below, we will explain this with actual usage examples. First, we will carelessly drop parts onto the tray as shown below.

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  [In warning display mode] If overlapping parts are detected, the overlapping parts will be displayed in red, prompting the user to resolve the overlap.

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  [In automatic counting mode] If overlapping parts are detected, the system estimates the number of parts based on the size of the overlapping areas and counts them automatically. However, as the number of clusters increases, the margin of error also increases, so users need to verify that the count is correct. If any incorrectly counted parts are found, gently separate the parts by hand.

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  [Components with leads] When counting leaded components such as capacitors and resistors, the partial removal function is used. In normal mode, when counting, the leads tend to stick together, as shown in the screen below, making it impossible to count accurately as they are recognized as a large component.

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  [Removal of Lead Wires] In such cases, using the partial removal function allows the lead wires to be removed, leaving only the head part, which enables accurate counting.

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  Evidence image