Defect Classification and Sorting

Go beyond pass/fail. Automatically classify defects by type and severity, route parts to the right corrective action, and build a consistent quality standard across every shift and every operator.

Automated
defect categorization
Consistent
across every shift
Less scrap
reworkable parts identified
Defect classification and sorting
HOW IT WORKS

The AI tells you what the defect is, not just that one exists

Once a defect is detected, classification assigns it to a predefined category such as scratch, crack, contamination, or deformation. Your team acts on the right corrective action immediately. No more subjective judgment between operators or shifts. Over time, the defect database becomes a continuous improvement asset.

WHEN TO USE IT

The right choice when:

Multiple defect types require different actions

When a scratch goes to rework but a crack goes to scrap, classification automates that routing decision without operator judgment.

Operator consistency is a problem

When quality decisions vary between shifts or individuals, classification enforces a single standard automatically.

You need defect trend analysis

When you want to understand which defect types are increasing, on which line, and on which shift, classification makes that data available.

USE CASES

Industries and applications

Plastic and metal parts

Sort scratches, sink marks, flash, and cracks automatically on moulded or machined components.

Food products

Classify burn marks, deformations, and contamination by severity before packaging.

Automotive surfaces

Route paint defects, dents, and scratches to the right corrective station automatically.

Electronic components

Separate repairable solder defects from critical failures on PCBs.

Optical lenses

Classify surface defects by type and severity across hundreds of lens references.

Packaging

Differentiate minor cosmetic issues from structural defects on packaging lines.

KEY BENEFITS

What makes it different

CONSISTENCY

One standard, every shift

Classification decisions are defined once and applied identically. No operator subjectivity, no shift-to-shift variation.

SCRAP REDUCTION

Identify reworkable parts

Not every defect is scrap. Classification separates reworkable parts from rejects, reducing unnecessary waste.

DATA

Build a defect knowledge base

Every classified defect is stored with its image. Over time, this data drives root cause analysis and process improvement.

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Do you have a defect classification or sorting use case?

Our vision engineers analyze your production case and deliver a tailored feasibility report at no cost, in under five days.