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AS9132 is a specification for the Direct Part Marking of aerospace components.
For a Data Matrix code marked on a component for identification purposes, the standard measures dot size, angle of distortion and dot centre offset. The standard generally just considers a Pass/Fail of the mark against the criteria.
- Dot size needs to be between 65% and 105%
- Dot centre offset needs to be within 0% and 20% of the ideal grid
- Angle of distortion up to 6 degrees variation on the L shaped finder pattern
A Useful Feedback Loop
AS9132 provides useful feedback as to why a Data Matrix code has failed a verification check.
When the Pryor verification software detects a failed code it will provide the user with a relevant list of things to check to correct the problem.
Some tips on how to achieve a Pass grade in AS9132 are given in this article.
How to achieve Pass grades on AS9132 marks
For more information on what AS9132 is, see this article.
Pryor Dot Peen marking machines, when used with the head mounted VeriSmart 2.0 camera for the verification check, are capable of getting pass grades at AS9132. The BenchDot range of machines provide the highest quality Dot Peen marks in the world and can achieve better marks over a longer period of time.
This is due to the high precision x-y movement of the machines. While competitor products can also achieve Pass grades, they may not do so at high speeds or for longer periods of usage.
It is important to remember that a verification check of a Data Matrix needs to happen in a controlled environment. In order to assess the quality of the mark, the imaging process needs to be repeatable - otherwise the same mark can give different verification results; for example, different lighting conditions could make the difference between a pass and fail grade.
In order to ensure a consistent verification process, a machine-mounted camera should be used immediately after the mark has been made.
The AS9132 specification assess 3 criteria of a Data Matrix mark. It requires all 3 to give a Pass grade.
1. Dot size needs to be between 65% and 105%
2. Dot centre offset within 0% to 20% of the ideal grid
3. Angle of distortion up to 6 degrees variation of the L shaped finder pattern.
Dot Size
If the verification check on the Data Matrix fails because the dot size is too big, then the marking force is too high and needs to be reduced. This can be done in the Pryor embedded controller, Pryor Windows based software or by adjusting the gap betweent he component and the marking pin (a larger gap gives higher force).
Dot Centre Offset
If it fails for dot centre offset then the fixture is not good enough to clamp the part in place or the marking head has play and needs a service
Pryor Dot Peen marking machines, when used with the head mounted VeriSmart 2.0 camera for the verification check, are capable of getting pass grades at AS9132. The BenchDot range of machines provide the highest quality Dot Peen marks in the world and can achieve better marks over a longer period of time.
This is due to the high precision x-y movement of the machines. While competitor products can also achieve Pass grades, they may not do so at high speeds or for longer periods of usage.
It is important to remember that a verification check of a Data Matrix needs to happen in a controlled environment. In order to assess the quality of the mark, the imaging process needs to be repeatable - otherwise the same mark can give different verification results; for example, different lighting conditions could make the difference between a pass and fail grade.
In order to ensure a consistent verification process, a machine-mounted camera should be used immediately after the mark has been made.
The AS9132 specification assess 3 criteria of a Data Matrix mark. It requires all 3 to give a Pass grade.
1. Dot size needs to be between 65% and 105%
2. Dot centre offset within 0% to 20% of the ideal grid
3. Angle of distortion up to 6 degrees variation of the L shaped finder pattern.
Dot Size
If the verification check on the Data Matrix fails because the dot size is too big, then the marking force is too high and needs to be reduced. This can be done in the Pryor embedded controller, Pryor Windows based software or by adjusting the gap betweent he component and the marking pin (a larger gap gives higher force).
Dot Centre Offset
If it fails for dot centre offset then the fixture is not good enough to clamp the part in place or the marking head has play and needs a service
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