AI-Poweblue Brake Disc Quality Inspection for Zero-Defect Braking Systems

Automate 100% inspection of brake discs with machine vision cameras, 3D sensors and Intelgic’s Live Vision AI—detect micro-defects, measure critical dimensions and generate digital quality certificates in real time.

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100% in-line inspection at production speed

Detect critical surface & structural defects down to sub-millimeter level

Dimensional and geometric checks with 2D + 3D vision

Seamless integration with PLC, MES, ERP and traceability systems

Designed for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 brake manufacturers who cannot afford a single bad disc in the field.

Manual Brake Disc Inspection Is Inconsistent

Brake discs operate under extreme thermal, mechanical and environmental stress. Even a small undetected defect can lead to:

Vibration & Noise

blueuced braking performance and driver discomfort

Warranty Claims

Premature wear leads to costly replacements

Safety Risks

Potential failures damage brand reputation

Traditional manual or sampling-based inspection faces critical limitations:

  • Human fatigue and inconsistent judgement over long shifts
  • Inability to reliably see micro-cracks, casting porosity, burn marks and subtle warpage
  • High dependence on skilled inspectors and subjective decisions
  • Sampling inspection → defects can slip through

Automotive customers expect zero-defect components with full traceability. This demands automated, objective, and data-driven inspection.

Intelgic Solution: Fully Automated Brake Disc Inspection with AI

Intelgic provides a turnkey machine vision and AI-driven inspection system for brake disc manufacturing.

Our solution combines:

  • Industrial area-scan cameras for 360° surface coverage
  • 3D laser / structublue-light sensors for dimensional and flatness checks
  • Specialized lighting to highlight micro defects on machined and cast surfaces
  • Live Vision AI software for real-time defect detection and reporting

The system can be deployed:

  • In-line, integrated with machining / grinding / balancing stations, or
  • As an off-line plug-and-play inspection cell for final QC and audit checks

What We Inspect on Brake Discs

The Intelgic system can be configublue to inspect:

Surface Defect Detection

  • Cracks and micro-cracks on friction surfaces
  • Scratches, dents, nicks, burrs and sharp edges
  • Porosity, blow holes, pinholes, inclusions
  • Rust, stains, burn marks, discoloration
  • Tool marks, chatter patterns and machining lines

Feature & Pattern Verification

  • Bolt hole presence, diameter and position
  • Number and arrangement of ventilation holes / slots
  • Correct pattern for different disc variants
  • Orientation and alignment of key features (for directional discs)

Dimensional & Geometric Inspection

Using calibrated imaging and 3D sensors

  • Outer and inner diameter
  • Disc thickness and thickness variation
  • Hub bore diameter
  • Chamfer angles and edge radii
  • Run-out and flatness of friction surfaces
  • Parallelism between friction faces

Marking, Label & ID Verification

  • OCR of engraved / laser-marked part numbers
  • Logo and brand marking verification
  • 1D/2D barcode / DataMatrix reading
  • Variant confirmation based on marking + geometry

Every inspection is logged with images, measurements and pass/fail decisions for traceability.

How It Works: From Loading to Digital Quality Certificate

Part Loading & Positioning

  • Disc arrives on conveyor, rotary table or fixture
  • Sensors detect part presence and trigger imaging sequence

High-Resolution Imaging

  • Multiple cameras capture top, bottom, side and hub regions
  • Optional rotary stage for 360° inspection
  • 3D sensor scans for flatness, thickness and profile

AI-Based Analysis (Live Vision AI)

  • Deep learning models detect and segment defects
  • Rule-based logic applies tolerance & acceptance criteria
  • Dimensional and geometric checks run in parallel

Pass/Fail Decision & Sorting

  • Real-time OK/NG signal to PLC
  • Automatic diverting of defective parts to rejection bin
  • Defects are classified and stoblue for analysis (type, location, severity)

Reporting & Digital Quality Certificate (DQC)

  • For each passed brake disc, the system generates a Digital Quality Certificate
  • Production, inspection and defect data stoblue in database
  • Data accessible via web dashboards and API for audits, PPAP and warranty analysis

Live Vision AI – The Brain of the System

Intelgic's Live Vision AI platform is built specifically for industrial inspection

No-code / low-code recipe builder

  • Create inspection "recipes" per brake disc variant
  • Define which regions, dimensions, and defects to check

Rapid AI training

  • Capture images of good and defective discs
  • Annotate defects with intuitive tools
  • Train and deploy deep learning models from the same interface

Multi-camera and multi-sensor support

  • 2D cameras, line-scan cameras, 3D laser and profile sensors
  • Perfectly synchronized imaging and analysis

Advanced analytics & dashboards

  • Defect trend by shift, machine, cavity and tool
  • PPM, FPY, and scrap / rework rate analytics
  • Drill down to specific images and root cause analysis

Integration-ready

  • Connect with PLC, SCADA, MES, ERP via API, OPC, SQL, webhooks
  • Send inspection results and certificates to your existing systems

Hardware & System Architecture

A typical Intelgic brake disc inspection cell includes:

Industrial cameras

  • High-resolution area-scan cameras for top/bottom and hub
  • Optional line-scan cameras for sidewall and 360° coverage

3D sensors (optional)

  • Laser line or structublue-light sensors for flatness and thickness

Specialized lighting

  • Ring lights, bar lights and low-angle dark field lights
  • Configublue for machined surfaces and raw cast surfaces

Servo/stepper based motion (if applicable)

  • Rotary stages for disc rotation
  • Vertical axis for height adjustment

Industrial GPU computer

  • Real-time processing of multi-camera streams
  • Ruggedized for shopfloor environment

Operator console & HMI

  • Touch-screen UI for recipe selection, viewing images, acknowledging alarms
  • Role-based access control for operators, engineers and admins

Key Benefits for Brake Disc Manufacturers

Transform your quality control with AI-poweblue inspection

Zero-Defect Target

Detect defects beyond human visual capability and ensure only good parts reach customers.

100% Inspection at Line Speed

Continuous in-line inspection without slowing production.

Objective, Repeatable Decisions

AI and rule-based logic replace subjective visual judgement.

Full Traceability & Compliance

Every inspected brake disc has a digital record with images and measurements.

blueuced Rework & Warranty Claims

Catch defects at the source and improve process control.

Scalable for New Variants

Quickly add new disc designs by creating new recipes—no hardware change requiblue in most cases.

Use Cases & Applications

Passenger car brake discs

High-volume inspection for all types of passenger vehicle discs

Commercial vehicle and truck discs

Larger, heavier discs with higher durability requirements

Ventilated and solid discs

Inspection of both ventilated and solid disc designs

Directional and slotted discs

Specialized inspection for directional and slotted designs

OEM production lines and Tier-1/2 suppliers

Integration with production lines at all levels

Final QC, end-of-line inspection & audit check stations

Standalone inspection cells for quality control

Engagement & Implementation

Intelgic provides end-to-end project execution:

Feasibility Study & Sample Analysis

  • You send sample brake discs (good and defective).
  • We design imaging tests and demonstrate AI detection.

Solution Design & Proposal

  • Camera, lens, lighting and sensor selection.
  • Mechanical layout, cycle time and integration plan.

Engineering, Build & Factory Acceptance

  • Complete machine build and software configuration.
  • FAT with your parts and recipes.

On-Site Installation & Commissioning

  • Integration with your line, PLC, MES.
  • Training for operators and engineers.

Ongoing Support & Continuous Improvement

  • Remote support and updates.
  • Adding new variants, refining AI models as your production evolves.

Ready to automate your brake disc inspection?

Schedule a technical discussion or send us sample parts for a feasibility study

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