In the modern manufacturing landscape, plastic is no longer just a “cheap alternative.” Engineered polymers and high-performance composites have replaced metals in critical structural applications across the Automotive, Aerospace, and Defense sectors. However, with increased performance comes increased responsibility: ensuring the technical performance and structural integrity of these components is now a critical requirement.
When a plastic component acts as a structural element, its failure is not an option. Traditional inspection methods often fail to identify internal defects that compromise safety, such as:
Porosity and Air Bubbles near Screw Bosses: If a screw is driven into a zone with hidden material voids, the thread will strip or the boss will crack under load.
Wall Thinning: Hidden thinning during the injection molding process creates fragile zones prone to breaking under mechanical stress.
Incomplete Filling: Structural weaknesses caused by poor melt flow that are invisible to the naked eye.
Traditionally, checking the first-off part during a line setup required a trip to a temperature-controlled metrology lab. A traditional CT scan takes 30 minutes. If the first part is non-compliant, you adjust the machine and wait another 30 minutes for the second test. By the time the line is validated, 90 to 120 minutes of production time have been lost.
COREX transforms this paradigm. Because it is shop-floor ready and takes only 30 to 50 seconds per scan, the operator can validate the line setup directly in the workshop.
Instant Line Start-up: Reduce downtime by 90% during every tool change or restart.
Direct ROI Calculation: If your production line costs €500/hour and COREX saves you 1.5 hours per setup, the machine pays for itself simply by increasing operational uptime.
In high-stakes industries like Defense and Aerospace, credibility is your most valuable asset. Delivering non-compliant parts leads to catastrophic consequences:
Costly Recalls: The financial burden of replacing parts in the field.
Audit Invasions: Once a defect is found by a client, they will send teams to verify your processes, demanding even more restrictive and expensive quality controls.
Loss of Contracts: Failing a quality threshold can mean losing a “Top-Tier” supplier status.
COREX enables 100% End-of-Line (EOL) inspection. By integrating COREX at the end of the line, you provide traced and demonstrable quality. You can prove to your client that every single critical point—especially screw housings and structural ribs—is perfect.
Using COREX allows you to bid for contracts that other suppliers cannot handle. It allows you to:
Increase Margins: High-quality, certified parts command a higher market price.
Optimize Small Batches: Be efficient even on low-volume, high-complexity runs thanks to rapid setup.
Preventive Action: Stop non-conforming parts before they are shipped, protecting your image and your bottom line.
