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Custom Engineered Solutions
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Customer Objective
Design and Build a system to automatically inspect and correct specified dimensional criteria on a precise metal component used in a medical device. Automatically bend to form and modify the component until it is verified to be in compliance with the dimensional specifications.
Project Description
The inspection system measures the profile of a “clip” at two(2) stations to capture dimensional data in dual planes. The vision system in the first station monitors the X-axis dimensional information as custom designed, servo controlled tooling modifies the clip in small increments, repeating the process until the clip is within established specifications. The clip is then transferred to the second station where an additional vision inspection system monitors the Y-axis dimensional information as a second set of custom designed, servo controlled tooling modifies the clip in small increments, repeating the process until the vision system verifies the clip is within the critical tolerance before it is transferred to the manual load/unload position.
Manufacturing Benefits
The automated vision system, integrated with component forming technology allows the repeatability of the process to meet rigid part tolerances with 100% reliability. The new system drastically improves the process yields and productivity.
Integrated Technologies
Cognex Checkpoint III vision system with dual, high resolution cameras and customized lighting to enhance contrast, was integrated with a four(4) axis
servo positioning system. The machine guarding included a safety light curtain and safety circuit and pneumatic motions were operated with directional control valves.
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