Combat Ration Advanced Manufacturing Technology Demonstration (CRAMTD). 'Non-Destructive Prototype to Inspect MRE Pouch Seal Integrity'.
Abstract
The objective was to develop a preliminary design of a prototype machine to perform non-destructive inspection for leaks and weak seals for MRE pouches. The inspection techniques currently in use for packaged food manufacturing are not capable of rapidly detecting many package defects that occur in the typical manufacturing process including combat rations. Of particular concern is the continued reliance of inspection methods that include on-line human inspectors and off-line statistically based destructive methods. The existing approach is questionable in terms of cost, ability of finding defective packages and potential for creating defects by pouch handling. Therefore, an effective automated on-line non-destructive inspection system would have enormous benefits to the packaging operation. The scope of this project included feasibility of implementing on-line non-destructive pouch inspection system, determine the most cost effective solution, design/develop and fabricate a prototype device, demonstrate the prototype system and develop specifications for a commercial version.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA321202
Entities
People
- Kit Yam
- Neal Litman
Organizations
- Rutgers University Department of Food Science