INDUSTRIAL VISION · GUIDE

Capsule appearance: defect classes and validation

Capsule appearance inspection covers visible damage, deformation, colour and markings. Images do not establish contents, composition, sterility or efficacy. Multi-view coverage, stable presentation and cleaning requirements determine the station design.

Application and selection guide

Capsule appearance inspection covers visible damage, deformation, colour and markings. Images do not establish contents, composition, sterility or efficacy. Multi-view coverage, stable presentation and cleaning requirements determine the station design.

How to validate

Collect samples for actual capsule formats and defect classes, with minimum defect sizes and acceptance criteria. Retain validation records, model versions and review permissions; the operator defines the applicable quality and equipment-qualification process.

This is a general industrial-vision evaluation guide, not a delivered IRIS ANT PCBA AOI case study or a standard machine configuration. The station must be qualified for the parts, optics and automation requirements.

Project evaluation checklist

  1. Define the item, visible inspection surfaces and minimum defects; separate appearance, internal structure and electrical or functional checks.
  2. Prepare verified good, defective and borderline samples across lots; separate training and acceptance sets.
  3. Report escapes and false calls by defect class, with review workload, complete cycle time and repeatability.
  4. Confirm program versions, permissions, retention and traceability fields; approve production only after trials pass.

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