Press cycle count vs. finished-part count
FactoryVision counts visible, discrete finished parts. For a compression molding line, the counting point and camera view need to match the parts and process being assessed.
Before choosing a counting method, define the number the production team needs:
- **Press cycles:** how many times the press completes a cycle.
- **Parts at the mold exit:** the items presented at the chosen point after molding.
- **Finished parts:** the discrete items counted after the operations included in your definition of finished work.
A cycle count is not automatically a finished-part count. A multi-cavity mold can produce more than one part per cycle, and rejected or unfinished items can make the two totals differ. Name each measure in shift reports so the team knows what it represents.
Camera setup for compression-molded part counting
FactoryVision uses one camera per machine to count finished parts visible in its view. No sensors are fitted to the machine, and no wiring connects to the machine. Processing runs on a small computer in the factory.
Use a fixed mount and adjust the camera angle and focus using the live view. A printed marker provides a real-millimeter scale and detects camera movement; it does not replace a stable mount.
When assessing the counting point, review:
- Whether the finished parts are visible as distinct items.
- Whether parts overlap or obscure one another at that point.
- Whether the count should be taken before or after a separate finishing operation.
- Whether another surface needs inspection. Viewing the back of a part requires a second camera.
Shiny or transparent parts need lighting work. During the introductory call, discuss where parts leave the mold and how they are presented to the camera.
What does FactoryVision count and track?
FactoryVision counts visible, discrete parts and tracks station status and downtime. Continuous output such as extrusion is outside that counting scope.
FactoryVision is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system. It does not inspect dimensional tolerances, cure, porosity, or internal defects.
Sources and claims
| Claim | Source |
|---|---|
| One camera per machine; no machine-fitted sensors or wiring; processing on a small computer in the factory | Supplied house-style sample, excerpt |
| Ten parts to teach a cycle; setup target under an hour per station | Supplied house-style sample, excerpt |
| Counts by station and shift, associated order, daily target, and one green/yellow/red light per station | Supplied house-style sample, excerpt |
| Fixed mount, live view, printed marker, real-millimeter scale, and camera-movement detection | Supplied house-style sample, excerpt |
| A second camera is needed to view the back of a part; shiny or transparent parts need lighting work | Supplied house-style sample, excerpt |
| FactoryVision tracks downtime, fits visible discrete parts, and is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system | Founder facts and voice, 2026-11-13 |
| Product availability, operation in a Turkish door and furniture factory, introductory-call process, and booking link | Founder facts and voice, 2026-11-13 |
Frequently asked questions
Can FactoryVision count parts directly from press cycles?
FactoryVision counts visible, discrete finished parts using a camera, rather than counting press cycles. A press cycle records machine movement, which can differ from actual finished output if a mold produces multiple parts or if parts are defective or unfinished.
Does installing FactoryVision require wiring or sensors on the molding press?
No. FactoryVision uses one camera per machine with no sensors fitted to the machine and no wiring connected to it. Processing runs on a small computer installed in the factory.
How long does it take to set up and teach a new part?
Teaching a cycle takes ten parts, and the setup target is under an hour per station.
Does FactoryVision inspect internal defects, cure, or part dimensions?
No. FactoryVision is not an ERP, MES, or SCADA system, and it does not inspect dimensional tolerances, cure, porosity, or internal defects. Its scope is counting visible, discrete parts and tracking station status and downtime.
How does a factory get started with FactoryVision?
Getting started begins with an introductory call booked online. After the call, FactoryVision gets to know your company so the setup fits its machines and processes.
Tracking production counts against daily targets
FactoryVision shows counts by station and shift, tied to the order waiting at that station. One light per station shows progress against the day’s target: green means on track, yellow means at risk, and red means behind. Teaching a cycle takes ten parts. The setup target is under an hour per station. FactoryVision is available to buy and runs in a Turkish door and furniture factory. Buying starts with an introductory call. After the call, we get to know your company so the setup fits its machines and processes. Book an introductory call.