The quality aspect of visual inspection systems is a topic that deserves a lot of attention. Inspection system are used to make a discrimination between good and bad products and these results must be accurate. Especially when the data gathered is used in a 6 sigma project for quality improvement(s).
The design, manufacture, installation and operation should be in accordance with the original specifications ensuring the inspection system provides the service and measurement accuracy required.
Quality design, manufacture and installation normally consists of various steps