Automation

• Range of parts​
• Machine tools​
• Quality control​
• Handling equipment​
• Material management​
• Safety system​
• Warehousing​
• Post machining operations​

• Scalable solution from manual loading to complex FMS
• Standard technology customised to customer requirement
• LK Metrology  turn-key solution or 3^rd party integrator solution

• 24/7 operation
• 100% inspection
• In-line measurement
• Real-time corrective action
• Eliminate operator influences

Proven solutions for in-line CMM integration with automated manufacturing cells incorporating a variety of production equipment and systems.​

• ​CNC machine tool​
• Transfer system​
• Robot handler​
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)​
• Material planning ​
• Safety system​
• Wash plants

In-line Integration

CMM controlled exclusively by the cell automation system.

Transfer System​

Efficient transit of components to and from the CMM.​

• • • Powered transfer​
    • Multiple pallet stations​
    • Pallet shuttle system​
• Loading trolley & Conveyor system​

Semi-Automatic

User input is required to initiate the measurement sequence

Pallet Systems​

Quick and easy method of loading and unloading components.​

ID markers provide automatic part recognition.​

• Part recognition​
• Fool proof pallet design​
• Repeatable kinematic location​
• Pneumatic/manual clamping​
• Pallet storage racks​

Personnel and equipment safeguarded from moving machinery and hazardous areas by presence detection devices and other safety equipment.​

• Barrier interlocks​
• Opto-electronic presence detection​
• Pressure-sensitive foot mat​
• Extended emergency stop circuit​
• New or upgradeable systems​

Status Alerts​

Tower lights ​

• CMM status and other process events​
• Visual, audio and wireless alerts

Text Alerts​

• Text alerts to mobile phone​

PC Alerts​

• Wireless alerts to PC dashboards

Progress Board​

• Wireless updates to production board

Enclosures provide a temperature controlled environment and​ protection from airborne contaminants. Innovative low cost designs and custom solutions are available. ​

• Air conditioning​
• Positive air pressure​
• Bi-folding / pneumatic door​
• Safety interlock​
• Internal lighting​
• Removable service panels​
• Colour choice​

Process Quality Control​

Improve or maintain product quality and reduce or eliminate manufacturing errors, using empowering quality control reports, data and output files.​

• Pass/fail status​
• GD&T inspection report​
• Process Monitoring​
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)​
• Machine tool offsets​