Inspection Machine

An inspection machine enables systematic examination of fabric as it passes over an illuminated surface, allowing operators to identify defects, mark their locations, measure fabric length, and assign quality grades before the material ships to customers. The fabric transport system moves material at controlled speeds—20–60 meters per minute for manual inspection, 60–120 meters per minute for automatic systems—across working widths of 180–360 cm.

Modern inspection systems range from manual to fully automatic. Manual inspection relies on trained operators examining fabric under LED or fluorescent backlighting, using their experience to spot weaving defects like broken ends and missing picks, yarn defects such as slubs and knots, finishing defects including stains and creases, and pattern defects like misprints or color variation. Semi-automatic systems assist operators with defect detection, while fully automatic machines use camera-based AI to identify and classify defects at higher speeds with consistent accuracy.

The inspection machine serves as the final quality checkpoint before fabric reaches customers. Length counters—mechanical or electronic—provide accurate measurement for invoicing and inventory. Defect marking systems flag problem areas for later review or repair. The roll winding station prepares fabric in customer-specified formats. For mills, inspection data reveals production issues that may trace back to problems in weaving on air jet or rapier looms, yarn preparation on winding machines, or warp preparation on slashers—making the inspection machine a valuable diagnostic tool as well as a quality gate.