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01Control the surface view
Select lighting and angle that reveal the relevant marks.
Bring visible surface irregularities into focus
Scratches, blemishes and finish changes depend strongly on how a surface is lit and viewed. A supported inspection can flag validated appearance differences, with human review to distinguish unacceptable defects from texture, reflections or permitted variation.
Confirm detector support, camera suitability and the proposed event workflow before deployment.
Validate surface inspection
Example
Without IVISIONStandard CCTV feed
With IVISIONIllustrative event overlayThe Process
How It Works
Validate the lighting as carefully as the model Help inspectors locate surface conditions requiring comparison with the finish specification.
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02Validate appearance examples
Include acceptable texture and reflective variation.
03Inspect the marked area
Compare the candidate with the physical surface.
04Apply finish criteria
Quality staff decide whether further measurement or rework is needed.
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| Dimension |  Surface-defect detection |  Defective-part detection |
|---|---|---|
| Observation |  Visible scratches, blemishes or finish irregularities in the inspected area. | Visible part features that differ from validated acceptable examples. |
| Event criteria | A supported surface condition differs from the validated acceptable reference. | A supported anomaly or defect-class observation meets the agreed review criteria. |
| Monitoring setup | Specify surface types, defect examples and acceptable variation. | Define defect classes, acceptable variation and part presentation. |
| What it cannot establish | Video does not establish defect depth, material integrity or hidden subsurface flaws. | Video does not reveal every internal defect, dimensional error or functional failure. |
| Practical outcome | Help inspectors locate surface conditions requiring comparison with the finish specification. | Help inspectors focus on parts that need a closer quality check. |
Illustrative demonstration
Review The Event.
Understand The Context.
Example footage and simulated events explain the review workflow. They do not measure detector performance.
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What Can You Do With Surface-defect detection?
01 / 04 · SURFACE-DEFECT DETECTION
Metal finishing
Reflections can resemble scratches.
Example event: A candidate linear mark is observed.
Operator response: Inspect under the approved lighting method.
Practical value: Focus review on a specific surface location.
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Plastic products
Texture variation must be separated from blemishes.
Example event: A visible finish anomaly is flagged.
Operator response: Compare with acceptable samples.
Practical value: Support consistent appearance review.
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03 / 04 · SURFACE-DEFECT DETECTION
Furniture
Handling can leave visible marks.
Example event: The supported check identifies a surface difference.
Operator response: Examine the coating and acceptance standard.
Practical value: Direct an appropriate finishing check.
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04 / 04 · SURFACE-DEFECT DETECTION
Deployment review
Use stable lighting and a suitable surface viewing angle.
Visibility: Glare, texture and dust can obscure or imitate defects.
Configuration: Validate resolution against the smallest relevant visible feature.
Privacy: Limit image retention to inspection and traceability needs.
Human review: Inspectors establish severity and acceptance; appearance alone may be insufficient.
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Frequently asked questions
Surface-defect detection, Explained.
Identify candidate visible marks or finish irregularities on an inspected surface.
Can it measure scratch depth?
Not from an ordinary image without a separately validated measurement method.
Will reflective surfaces work?
They require careful lighting and representative validation.
Does it find internal cracks?
Subsurface flaws require other suitable inspection methods.
Can dust look like a defect?
Yes. Surface preparation and physical review matter.
Find your fit
What are you trying
to achieve?
Help inspectors locate surface conditions requiring comparison with the finish specification. For Surface-quality inspectors, Manufacturing engineers.
Workflow to discuss
Surface-defect detection + Locate visible finish irregularities.
