001 · Plastics · Certainty AI

Translucent Plastic Inspection Automation

See through the scatter with advanced vision systems designed for translucent and semi-transparent materials.

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VISION AI
Translucent plastic inspection
Defect Size
<50µm
wide sheet
2 Meter
Speed
500 MPM
Inspection
100%
002 · Materials We Inspect

Optimized for a wide range of translucent plastics

PP/PE
PC
PMMA
PET
PA
TPEs
Blends
003 · Challenges & Solutions

Why translucent plastics are hard — and how we solve it

Translucent parts transmit light but scatter it internally, creating unique inspection challenges.

Challenges

  • Low Contrast

    Defects blend with milky background, making detection difficult

  • Sub-surface Inclusions

    Bubbles, gels, and contaminants don't register in standard bright-field

  • Thickness Variations

    Altered brightness causes false calls in traditional systems

  • Mixed Signatures

    Gloss vs. matte zones from molding create inconsistent readings

Our Solutions

  • Advanced Lighting

    Transmission/backlight converts internal structure into measurable contrast

  • Polarization

    Manages surface glare and visualizes stress in transparent materials

  • Spectral Tuning

    Optional UV/NIR enhances contrast on specific resins and additives

  • Certainty AI

    Adaptive background models with thickness-aware false-positive control

Microscopic Capability

Surface scratches <50 µm · Internal inclusions 20-50 µm

With the right optics, Intelgic detects defects far beyond human inspection capabilities — material-dependent.

50µm
Surface Scratches
20-50µm
Internal Inclusions
004 · Defects & Checks

Comprehensive coverage across material, surface, geometry

Material & Molding

  • › Bubbles/voids, gels, black/white specs
  • › Flow/knit lines, splay, burn marks
  • › Sink marks, warpage, orientation streaks

Surface / Cosmetic

  • › Micro-scratches, scuffs, dents, stains
  • › Orange peel (painted translucent)
  • › Haze/cloudiness variations

Geometry & Integrity

  • › Edge chips, flash, short shots
  • › Silhouette dimensions (holes/slots)
  • › Wall-thickness proxies via transmission

Functional / Optical

  • › Lightguide/diffuser uniformity
  • › Pinhole/leak path indication
  • › Marking & traceability verification
005 · Industry Applications

Critical quality control across industries

Automotive

  • Fluid reservoirs & washer tanks
  • Lightguides & interior diffusers
  • Under-hood translucent parts

Medical & Pharma

  • Syringe barrels & IV components
  • Pipettes, vials, drip chambers
  • Medical device housings

Consumer & Appliance

  • Translucent knobs & housings
  • Water tanks & filters
  • Appliance components

Packaging

  • Blow-molded bottles & caps
  • Films & thermoformed trays
  • Closures & dispensing parts

Lighting

  • Diffusers & lenses
  • Prismatic covers
  • LED light guides

Custom Solutions

  • Specialty applications
  • Unique material combinations
  • Complex geometries
006 · System Architecture

Precision components in harmony

Imaging Hardware

  • › Cameras: 12-45 MP global-shutter; HDR for mixed scenes
  • › Optics: Telecentric for metrology; high-NA macro for micro-defects
  • › Liquid lens: Rapid autofocus across ribs and varying heights

Lighting Geometry

  • › Diffuse transmission: Maps thickness and reveals inclusions
  • › Collimated backlight: Crisp edges, holes/slots, micro-chips
  • › Spectral options: UV/NIR for specific resins/additives

Motion & Fixturing

  • › Encoder-synced conveyors: Continuous inspection
  • › Rotary/tilt tables: Multi-view inspection
  • › Soft nests: Quick-change tooling

Certainty AI

  • › Recipe-based: Inspection per resin, color, thickness
  • › Thickness-aware: Background modeling
  • › Real-time PASS/FAIL: With reason codes

Integration Layer

  • › PLC/robot: MES/ERP via OPC-UA, Modbus/TCP
  • › Barcode/RFID: Genealogy tracking
  • › BI exports: Report exports to BI systems

Digital Quality Certificate

  • › Part/serial/job: Timestamp, recipe version
  • › Annotated snapshots: Defect locations
  • › Traceability: Operator & station logs
007 · Performance & Throughput

Typical system capabilities

50µm

Surface Defects

Detection of surface sleeks and micro-scratches

20-50µm

Internal Inclusions

Bubbles, gels, and foreign particles (material-dependent)

90 ppm

Throughput

Up to 90 parts/min on rotary cells for small/medium parts

Custom Performance Tuning

Actual performance depends on material, thickness, optics, and your acceptance criteria. Intelgic tunes lighting, optics, motion, and AI to your specific targets.

Performance Optimization
Tailored to your requirements
008 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We use calibrated transmission and AI models that compensate for expected thickness gradients, reducing false calls.
Yes. Transmission lighting (diffuse or collimated) reveals sub-surface inclusions. Spectral tuning can further improve contrast on some resins.
We combine transmission for internals with polarized/coaxial or dark-field for surface cosmetics, then fuse results.
Yes. We provide stimulus-controlled tests to map hot-spots and uniformity under specified LED conditions.
Yes. Line-scan transmission supports continuous inspection up to 80 m/min, with pinhole and inclusion detection.

Solution

Industrial AI

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Head Quarter

17352 Murphy Ave Suite 101
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (949) 317-2420

Branch Office

5ES7-H, 5Th Floor, East Tower, Mani Casadona, Plot no -IIF/04, Action Area -IIF, Newtown, Kolkata-700160

Certificate

intelgic ISO 27001 certification

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