Enhancing Efficiency and Quality with ASCO’s Bolero 2.0 Inspection System
The quality of roller blind fabrics plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction and production costs. To address this, ASCO introduces the Bolero 2.0, an innovative inspection system that ensures 100% fabric roll inspection, digitizing defect locations and integrating them with CNC cutting systems. This not only reduces waste and internal remakes but also lowers customer claims and rejections. Roller blind fabric quality significantly impacts customers satisfaction and quality related costs, such as customer returns and internal remakes.Â
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Smart Inspection and Digitalization
The Bolero 2.0 is an advanced control system that automatically inspects roller blind fabrics. Defect locations are digitally recorded, including visual documentation, and integrated with CNC cutting tables for optimal material utilization. This significantly minimizes waste and enhances production efficiency.
A video demonstration of the Bolero system showcases its capabilities in real-time. The system performs a detailed inspection while re-rolling the fabric, using digital defect mapping to optimize cutting precision. The seamless integration with ASCO’s DX cutting table ensures defects are accounted for in the cutting process, reducing material wastage and improving overall quality control.
Comprehensive Quality Control
One of the key advantages of the Bolero system is its ability to detect and classify defects before they impact production. Unlike manual inspections, which are subject to human error, Bolero uses automated scanning and mapping to ensure consistent quality control. This proactive approach not only prevents defects from reaching customers but also improves supplier accountability, as reports can be shared with fabric suppliers for corrective actions.
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Practical Implementation
A study case at a customer of ASCO, where the Bolero 2.0 is integrated in their production chain, has generated impressive results! The Bolero system requires a one-time investment (contact us for more details) and can inspect up to 20,000 rolls annually, producing up to 500,000 blinds. Each roll undergoes an inspection process lasting around 10 minutes, divided between handling and visual control.
Additionally, the Bolero’s defect mapping and automation capabilities contribute to sustainability efforts by minimizing fabric waste. The reduction in defective products means fewer resources are wasted, aligning with modern environmental and cost-saving initiatives. As seen in above video, the Bolero 2.0 software is fully compatible with the nesting software of the ASCO DX CNC Cutting table!
Based on the criteria stated between supplier and manufacturer, the rolls can be rejected for production if the amount of faults exceed the stated criteria. A full inspection report is generated by the Bolero 2.0 software, including a list of parameters and deviations from these criteria. This report enables the supplier to increase their quality and efficiency of their production and materials on their side.
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Conclusion
ASCO’s Bolero 2.0 system offers an innovative and cost-effective solution for roller blind manufacturers. By combining visual inspection, digital mapping, and CNC integration, it enhances production quality while significantly reducing costs and waste. A smart choice for companies aiming for greater efficiency and improved customer satisfaction. In regards to the earlier stated case at the ASCO customer, they were able to reduce the production costs per roller blind with a significat amount!