How to ensure product sample weight falls within tolerance all the time and achieve the benefit of savings?

One of the vital benchmarks in quality control is measuring the weight of a product. Scanline checkweigher has high-precision weight reading function to check the weight of the product throughout the process with 100% online inspection, in order to recognize any problems early.
 

Scanline Checkweigher scale helps to guarantee accuracy in weight to meet regulatory requirements or in-house packaging specification. It is very important for this compliance with the specified weight so that materials are not wasted and processes do not need to be repeated. The product that are out of tolerance will be rejected by automated rejection mechanism.
 

The 2 main Benefits of using a Scanline Checkweigher
1. High speed weighing, realize 100% online inspection
2. In a continuous production line, automated process without manual intervention or
dedicated operator.
 

Typical uses of checkweigher
* Check for under/or overweight packages;
* Check for missing components in a package;
* Generate reports for production records.

Muffle furnaces are specially designed for heat treatment (with maximum temperature between 1100°C, 1200°C or 1300°C) in a compact and convenient manner. Making it suitable for laboratories, educational institutions, research & development facilities, ceramic studios, industrial laboratories, additive manufacturing and so on.

Its heating capability can be supplied by combustion fuel, by electricity (i.e. electric arc furnace) or through induction heating (i.e. induction furnace).

  Application  

Tempering, carburizing, annealing, hardening, and quenching, solution annealing, forging, curing, preheating, drying, ageing – are the most common applications accordingly to the requirements of the furnaces and plants.

  Specialty  

• High-temperature testing device that isolates subject material from the combustion fuel, gases and flying ash.
• The walls of the enclosed area act as a catalyst to heat up the contents inside without direct contact with the flame.

• Heat is prevented from escaping the furnace to produce effective & efficient results.
• Widely used to test the characteristics of the material, accordingly to application.
• Determines the percent of ash content in those materials.
• Provides analysis data on how to refine metallurgical materials better.
• Tests which part of the specimen/samples is non-combustible and non-volatile.

  Type of Muffle Furnace 

  Benefits  

1. Environmentally friendly - Prevents additional pollution
2. Fast heating time + Low power consumption
3. High thermal efficiency
4. Temperature Regulation - Good stability and uniformity on the distribution of heat 
5. Save cost on manual labor  + Less manual work
6. Durable & reliable for long-term use

From the compact hardening furnace to fully-automatic plants with conveying technology and process documentation, for most heat treatment processes that are used in additive manufacturing, we will certainly find a solution tailored to your application.

  Other Variation of Furnaces  

• High temperature furnace with SiC rod / MoSi / molybdenum heating elements
• High-temperature bottom loading furnaces
• A high-temperature furnace with scale for determination of combustion loss and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)

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“Quality control for metals & alloys are critical to ensure structure integrity and reliability for the manufacturing use and consumer application…”

 Benefits of Metallographic Sample Preparation:  

• Analysing the microstructure of the physical structure and components material (with microscopy).
• Determine if the material has been made / processed correctly
• Discovering why a material’s quality passed or failed during application & conditions
• Quality Control on product reliability & integrity

  Major Steps:  

Sectioning and Cutting

Whatever the material is, samples need to be cut accordingly to the area of interest and for handling convenience. Some of cutting methods used are: Abrasive cutting, Diamond wafer cutting, Electric discharge machining (EDM), Fracturing, Thin microtome sectioning, Sawing, Shearing, Water jet cutting, etc.

Note: It is important to reduce chances of microstructure damage to avoid producing false metallographic characterization analysis later.

Mounting

After cutting into a small work pieces, it will be compressed in mounting moulds with thermoplastics – acrylics, ambient castable resins or thermoplastic glues. Which: 

• Protects the material’s surface and edges.
• Fills spots that has pores on the material.
• Handles irregular-shaped samples, conveniently.

Grinding & Polishing

Grinding helps to prepare the cut surface or mount for metallographic examination by:

• Reduce the damage created by sectioning
• Creating a flat, reflective, smooth and scratch free surface
• Handles irregular-shaped samples, conveniently.

After the grinding process, polishing is done to create a clearer view of the surface on the object while removing minor scratches.

Etching

Metallographic etching is a chemical technique used to highlight features of metals at microscopic levels. the specimen is covered or dipped into a protective layer of etching liquid (this varies from electrochemical, chemical, physical or cathodic vacuum).

• Helps to reveal tiny cracks, pores, or inclusions within the metal samples.
• Metallurgists can discover why certain metal qualities pass or fail according to application.

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The Importance of Calibration Traceability

“A calibration performed on an instrument, can become pointless if it cannot be traced to a known reference / standard.”

Traceability is defined by the measuring result and whether its value can be compared and related to a working standard or reference. This can be done through a referring to an ‘unbroken chain’ of calibrations that is contributed from each measurement uncertainty. (Refer to the image above)

Most importantly, as long as there is a history to trace back to what an item’s value meant, this avoids any risk of confusion during the trace.

Metrological traceability requires an established calibration hierarchy.

Proper calibration ensures that your metrological & material testing equipment are credible and traceable accordingly to its:

• Compliance to international or national standards
• Measurement uncertainty
• Quality assurance on their measuring result
• Technical competence in the measurement
• ‘Unbroken chain’ of references from thoroughly documented measurement of an authorized laboratory.
• Valid calibration certificate that is not expired

How to trace your measurement? Have the following:

• List of measuring uncertainty contributed from the calibration authority.
• Equipment (e.g. serial no. etc.) used during the calibration
• Equipment traceability reference (e.g. calibration scope, calibration source, calibration date and calibration id, certificate number).
• Evidence of its calibration credibility and source, e.g. accreditation.
• Refer to accredited calibration bodies with ISO/IEC 17025 or BIPM, OIML, ILAC, and ISO requirement.

NOTE:

As long as the measuring result can be traced to a reference of documents with an ‘unbroken’ chain of calibration… This will guarantee competence in both the technical aspects of the measurements and in the quality assurance to ensure that you get a useful and valid “traceable” calibration certificate with a set of results you can rely on.

For ISO 17025 Calibration / Consultation :

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Testing RoHS Compliance with XRF Analysis

“RoHS directive encourages manufacturers to reduce the use of hazardous & toxic materials to ensure user safety and product reliability while preventing future environment pollution.”

  Benefits of RoHS Directive & Certification  

Complying with the RoHS directive can encourages manufacturers to:

• Contribute to a cleaner environment with stricter quality process control, overall reduced number of defects and increased production efficiency.
• Competitive advantage towards customers who prefers manufacturers and companies implementation of environmental standards.
• Eliminate harmful exposure (e.g. heavy metal poisoning) during manufacturing, recycling and disposal process.
• Improve product reliability that assures of product safety thus improving sales and popularity.
• Reduce toxicity pollution to humans and the environment as an initiative to improve ecological sustainability (i.e. landfill contamination and poisoning cases) and energy efficiency.

  List of Restricted Materials   

Lead (Pb) | Mercury (Hg) | Cadmium (Cd) | Hexavalent chromium (CrVI) | Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) | Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) | Phthalate esters (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP)

  RoHS Compliance with XRF Testing  

X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), is a non-destructive test (NDT) method that analyses the elemental composition of materials almost instantly. It is a common test method for RoHS compliance accordingly to ASTM F2617.

They come in 2 platforms: 

• Hand-held XRF are light, portable and usable during on-and-off site, without relocation of bigger measuring samples, at any time.
• Benchtop XRF are slightly heavier, stationary analyzers with more or the same capabilities as the hand-held version.

  Benefits of XRF Testing  

• Accurate with or without sample preparation (may not be necessary depending on application)
• Detects many elements e.g. base metals.
• Improves collaboration of data shared between laboratory and operations management personnel.
• Improved statistics + in-depth analysis than the traditional use of laboratory method.
• Real-time speedy analysis
• Reduced lead time thus improving productivity.
• Usable in various industries.
• XRF tech is constantly being upgraded to have faster, reliable and more accurate results.

  Notes:  

The RoHS 2002/95/EC directive can apply to the plastic, coating, electrical, electronic, energy and metal industries that deals with EEE products. Both the electronics industry and electronic consumers worldwide can benefit from this directive.

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Measure Wall Thickness without Damage

“Non-destructive measuring instruments like the wall thickness gauge and the ultrasonic thickness gauge, has helped many manufacturers to perform thickness measurement without damaging their products.”

  Importance of Thickness Measurement  

• Manufacturers can ensure their users’ safety, convenience and product reliability by checking on the thickness of their product.
• To avoid structure failure & to identify structure integrity of manufactured goods before mass production.
• Detect the thickness variation in a material – discover its resistance to pressure and its overall capability towards various operation conditions.
• Detect the unwanted damage like erosion and corrosion
• Assist with maintaining the standard or quality of the materials.

  Wall Thickness Gauge  

• Uses magnetic attraction, the thickness is measured with the distance of a reference ball to the sensor tip.
• Measuring range is between 0.1 µm - 24 mm
• Has less variety in measuring samples field than the wall thickness gauge.
• Has a better accuracy rate than ultra-sonic thickness gauge.
• Suitable for non-magnetic materials like:  ​Glass  |  Synthetic Fibers  |  Fabric  |  Polymers & Materials  |  Stainless steel  |  Composites  |  Other complex / unique geometric components

  Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge  

• Uses ultrasonic, pulse technology and echo-to-echo measurement to determine the product’s thickness.
• Measuring range is between 0.25 mm - 500 mm
• Has less accuracy as compared to the wall thickness gauge.
• Has more variety in measuring samples field than the wall thickness gauge.
• Can test various material from:  Coating  |  ​Non-ferrous materials (e.g. aluminium, copper, lead, etc.)  |  Metals (e.g. Steel, metal sheets)  |  Glass Fiber  |  Corroded Materials  |  Dry Film  |  Thin Materials  |  Reinforced Plastic  |  Composites  |  Plates, pipes, boilers & vessels

  Industry Application  

This measuring method can be used from manufacturers under metallurgy, ship-building (marine), machinery, chemical, aerospace, power & energy, automotive, oil & gas and many others.

  Note:  

Measuring the wall thickness of goods, can eliminate future and potential wastage while using less time to complete the quality control process. It is all in the matter of choosing which portable wall thickness gauge for your measuring needs.

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Before Calibrating an Instrument

Why is calibration and proper maintenance a critical process for instruments to ensure the accuracy of the measurement, reading & testing results?

After long usage, environment exposure or if the testing and measuring instruments are not properly calibrated...

They will eventually produce measurement errors, uncertainty, bias (zero drft) and sensitivity drift. Thus affecting the precision, accuracy & consistency of future measurements.

So, the question is: When should calibration be done to reduce and prevent measurement uncertainty? 

Refer to Manufacturer's Recommendation
All legitimate testing and measuring tools have a recommended calibration interval / frequency on how often calibration should be done.

After an Unexpected Accident
If your equipment has taken damage from physical impact or shock, something internally might have been knocked out; which can affect the measuring capability.

Check if the instrument’s safety integrity has been compromised, if yes or unsure, then ask the calibration or technical service team to assist on the repair, maintenance & calibration.

Accordingly to Project Requirement
All measuring jobs can have various types of calibration requirement.

That includes having ISO 17025 certified instruments, using the right test equipment or having to deal with less stricter calibration standards.

Regardless, always check the specifications before the test.

Frequency of Usage 
If critical measurements are needed often, then between monthly to quarterly is recommended.

However, if projects are carried out less between critical and non-critical measurements, then can proceed with biannual and annual calibration is better.

NOTE:
Calibration is not only about fine-tuning your measuring and testing equipment. It is also about ensuring that your equipment stay consistent in a safe and reliable manner.

Be mindful that calibration is a form of quality assurance process that allow you to get precise and accurate results.

For ISO 17025 Calibration / Consultation :

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EMAIL :  cal.sales2@obsnap.com cc marketing@obsnap.com
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Analyse Impact Resistance with Dart Impact Test Method

Free-Falling Dart Impact Test is a material degradation simulation process that can evaluate the impact strength and toughness of the test sample (to do quality comparison on their end-products and raw materials).

This allows manufacturers from the R&D and QC sector of laboratories, packaging, inspection, plastic film manufacturing and other related sectors, to study the impact resistance and breaking point of their products.

  Evaluation Process  

A dart impact test utilises the falling force of the dart to simulate varied impacts by puncturing through the testing sample; this is factored by the size, shape, weight and the drop height of the dart.

Enlightening manufacturers to acknowledge which test sample has the quality and durability needed for their production line.

  Benefits  

• Determine the impact and force resistance of the testing material
• Product development analysis on preventing potential product failure (wear & tear)
• Quality Comparison & Evaluation of each batch of material from old & new suppliers

ABOVE: Plastic Film Manufacturer Customer (from Port Klang, Selangor) was very happy and satisfied with our falling dart impact machine and our support.

Unsure how to perform or need advice on Dart Impact Testing?

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• Shorubber R&D Institute (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
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  Invitation   to  M'SIA-PLAS 2019  !

Dear Sir or Madam, Obsnap Group of Companies is proud to invite you to visit the 30th MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC, MOULD & TOOLS EXHIBITION. This will be our 11th exhibition together with Malayisa International Machincery Fair (MIMF). 

  Exhibition Details:  

Since 1998, the MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC, MOULD & TOOLS EXHIBITION (M’SIA-PLAS 2019) is proudly presented by ES Event Management Sdn Bhd to industry players for the 30th time. Being endorsed by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the event is expected to attract more than 10,000 local and international trade visitors and industry players.  

  Benefits of Visiting:  ​

• See more than 800 exhibitors for networking
• Compare the technical characteristics of equipment and machinery from the leading producers;
• Explore a competitive environment and see all latest developments from industry leaders;
• Get the advice of the experts about the introduction of new technologies in food packaging, plastic, mold and die engineering.

If you have any inquiries on this exhibition, email to marketing@obsnap.com

  Invitation   to SEMICON West 2019 !

Dear Sir or Madam,
Obsnap Group of Companies is proud to present:

It is an honour for us to invite you to visit the our 1st exhibition together with SEMICON West 2019.

  WHERE TO FIND US?   

  WHY JOIN SEMICON:  

SEMICON West attracts a highly influential audience of business and technology leaders, executives, researches , and industry analyst from across of microelectronic supply chain.

Job function

Engineer  |  Design  |  Chemicals/Materials  | Equipment   |  Fabrication & Process  |  Test  | Packaging/Assembly  | QA  |   Manufacturing/Operation  |  Field Service  |  Facilities  |  Executive Management  |  Research and Development  |  Purchasing and Procurement  |  Government and Public Policies  |   Business Development

Areas of Interest

SEMICON West visitors interested in wide range of industries, technologies, and product from across the supply chain, from design to manufacturing.

Semiconductor  |  MEMS/Sensor  |   Flexible Hybrids Electronic, Printed electronics  |  LED/ solid state lighting  | Photonics  |  Display  |  Photo-voltaic/Solar  |  SoftwareAapplication  |  Consumer Electronics  |  Iot  |  Automotive Electronics  |  Medical Electronics/ MedTech

If you have any inquiries on this exhibition, email to Mr Syafiq at sales@victortestingmachine.com

We look forward to your visit!