1. Automated measurements in inspection rooms
Automated measurements by human workers and robots, with a combination of transportable collaborative robots
Can be tailored for use with low-volume, high-mix parts if identification codes are available, such as manual measurements during the day and automatic measurements at night
Safety fences are not required with collaborative robots, allowing customization for high-efficiency operations
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3D imaging measurement instrument + robot
Surface texture and contour measuring instrument + robot
Examples of automated inspection rooms
Measurement instrument |
Coordinate measuring machines |
Roundness and cylindrical profile measuring instruments |
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Setup, transportation |
Collaborative robot |
Collaborative robot |
Details of automation |
Dozens of workpieces are placed on the stocker after a specific period of time, to start automatic measurements |
Before improvement: Human worker sets up machines and spends all day manually measuring all parts |