Automation

Automated control of multiple systems in a single cell 

  • Highest potentials for increased productivity​
  • Production consistency improves product quality​
  • Reduces labour, energy and materials costs​
FMS (Flexible Manufacturing Solutions)
  • Range of parts​
  • Machine tools​
  • Quality control​
  • Handling equipment​
  • Material management​
  • Safety system​
  • Warehousing​
  • Post machining operations​
Synchronisation of CMM within automation cell
  • Scalable solution from manual loading to complex FMS
  • Standard technology customised to customer requirement
  • LK Metrology  turn-key solution or 3rd party integrator solution
Benefits of Automated Manufacturing
  • 24/7 operation
  • 100% inspection
  • In-line measurement
  • Real-time corrective action
  • Eliminate operator influences
In-line CMM automation

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-automated CMM solutions

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

Operator and Machinery Safety

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
Safety Enclosures

Enclosures provide a temperature controlled environment andprotection 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