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In Nikon’s vision system, all human readable text and both 2D codes could be read on the part shown. This automation task eliminates the possibility of running the incorrect inspection program and reduces the time required to begin inspection once the part arrives at the inspection system.


it even faster, the 360 SIMS collects only select features, such as gap-and-flush or holes, according to Amir Grinboim, Hexagon product manager.


Hexagon has now added to that inline offering with the 360 Flexible Measurement Cell, or 360 FMC, first introduced in September 2016. “An off-the-shelf solution is powerful and cost effective when it comes to installation, integration, and incorporating safety protocols,” Grinboim said. “It reduces the overall cost of engineering and design to do that once.” The safety protocols on the 360 FMC meets the ANSI RIA 15.06-2012 standard. Part sizes can range up to 2.2 m in length and weigh up to 1500 kg.


The basic 360 FMC configuration is an enclosure equipped with a single FANUC M-710iC/50 robot mount- ing a Hexagon WLS400A sensor, driven by the CoreView software package. It measures parts fixtured to one, two, or three separate turntables, depending on the configura- tion chosen. “A modular, flexible solution will enable our customers to use the cell not just for metrology, but also to address throughput,” explained Grinboim. “We wanted it to


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adapt to changing conditions through the entire manufactur- ing lifecycle.” Customers can add or reduce the number of turntables without a major redesign or re-integration effort, according to Grinboim. “Adding—or removing—turntables is plug-and-play.”


The 360 FMC does not need reference targets on the


part, relying on the robot motion with compensation pro- grams. “It measures to an accuracy of 100–150 μm, based on feature type, which is suitable for typical automotive sheetmetal applications,” said Grinboim.


? Alicona 630-372-9900 / http://www.alicona.com/


Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology, LLC 800-327-9735 / www.zeiss.com/metrology


Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence 800-274-9433 / www.HexagonMetrology.us Jenoptik


248-853-5888 / www.jenoptik.com Nikon Metrology


810-220-4360 / http://www.nikonmetrology.com


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