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
- 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 3rd 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.
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- Powered transfer
- Multiple pallet stations
- Pallet shuttle system
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- 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