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SenSorS & SenSing SYSteMS electroplating sensing solution
A three-way collaboration between the customer, surface coating specialist Collini based in Dubendorf, plus automation company Roth Technik and sensor specialist BAUMER, has resulted in the development of a fully automatic system for electroplating racks. A space saving solution was needed, as Marco
Fuchs, head of product engineering at Collini, explained: “Boxes containing small metal parts were stacked in a narrow niche with barely enough space to manoeuvre a single pallet between the wall and the liquid tanks. Behind this assembly are rows of tightly packed electroplating tanks. This lack of space was a key factor in why we were looking for a space-saving solution that would deliver a fast, reliable way of hanging small parts on racks for the electroplating bath.” Working together, the development of a fully
automatic and compact loading line began. At the heart of the loading line are four robots that automatically load parts onto the empty hooks on the racks. However, no two racks are the same. The hook positions are not in exactly the same place on the welded racks, and some hooks may be bent or missing – a big challenge for robots that require precise positioning data. In addition, the huge variety and high throughput of parts presented other challenges. Baumer’s ultra-compact OXM200 profile sensor
proved to be a key component in the efficacy of the system. Mounted on the robot arm, the sensor detects the exact position of each individual hook as it moves down the rack and reports this data back to the robot control. With the help of a camera, the
robot then picks up one part after the other from the separating carousel and hangs it on a hook. The robot uses the position coordinates previously collected by the profile sensor to finely adjust the position of the part, and this enables the profile sensor to guide the robot precisely and quickly on the electroplating rack. Markus Roth, CEO of Roth
Technik, said: “We had to install a sensor that detects and precisely measures very thin hooks, not just in 2- dimensional space but in a 3- dimensional one too.” The Baumer OXM200 profile sensor proved to be the best solution for the requirements of accuracy, ultra-compact
design and ability to detect objects. In addition, thanks to powerful, integrated measuring tools, the sensor outputs the measured values for the X and Z coordinates directly in mm, significantly reducing the number of calculations in the control – meaning less integration work on software and enabling the project to be up and running faster. Thanks to Power over Ethernet (PoE) a single
cable is all that was needed to connect the sensor to the control and supply it with power. Further time savings are achieved by scanning the hook positions only once when the rack is inserted. And, as the control stores all the hook positions, the racks don’t have to be scanned each time. The result: two robot cells enabling a throughput of 15 million parts per year.
Baumer T: 01793 783839
www.baumer.com/gb/en
SICK’S RULER3000 FOCUSES ON THE FINEST DETAILS
SICK has expanded its next-generation Ruler3000 family to focus the speed and precision of its top-flight 3D streaming cameras on the finest details of high-quality, high-resolution 3D inspection and measurement tasks. Three compact cameras, plus a mid-range variant, mean the Ruler3000 cameras now span fields of view between 26.6mm and 1680mm, down to heights of 0.8 micrometers. The SICK Ruler3000 combines the image quality of Ranger3 streaming camera with
the convenience of a built-in laser, pre-selected optics and factory-calibrated fields of view. The SICK Ruler3002, 3004 and 3010 cameras open up the high performance of the Ruler3000 to guaranteed fields of view down to 26.6mm. The addition of a high-powered blue 3R laser gives the three smaller cameras the rapid exposure times necessary to capture the tiniest three-dimensional details at rapid production speeds. With more compact dimensions, these cameras therefore extend the capabilities of the Ruler3000 to the minutest details required to inspect electronics and consumer goods assemblies, printed circuit boards and semiconductors. The mid- range Ruler 3060 has a field of view of 740mm and is targeted at applications in the automotive and consumer goods industries. The SICK Ruler3000 cameras achieve
outstanding repeatability on light, reflective and metal surfaces. Their excellent light sensitivity and High Dynamic Range also help optimise inspections independent of contrast, or widely differing light remissions, in a single scene.
SICK
www.sick.co.uk
24 DESIGN SOLUTIONS SepteMBer 2023
Air SenSor Module Solution for edge Ai ApplicAtionS
Innodisk has launched an industrial air sensor module solution with its subsidiary, Sysinno, featuring accurate sensing, easy implementation, and minimal computing power. The modules offer real-time monitoring of
temperature, humidity, and six air quality index detection, including particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide
(CO2), formaldehyde (HCHO), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), ozone (O3) and more. The modules can easily integrate with
various systems, such as industrial personal computers (IPC), PCs, edge servers, and embedded systems through I2
C interface or
USB Sensor Carrier board. Innodisk
www.innodisk.com/en
lAtch Monitoring And SecuritY
New from Southco, the Universal Latch Sensor (ULS) is a simple magnet that attaches to a latch, and a magnetic sensor that attaches to the inside of a door frame. When the door is closed, and the latch engaged, the magnet comes into proximity with the sensor, sending an electronic signal to your security system and letting you know the door is closed and the latch is secure. The signal from the ULS can be used in a
variety of ways – from integrating security systems to turning on existing lights inside an enclosure. This is easily integrated to provide more reliable monitoring of the status of a latch - the ULS monitors the latch itself, so users always know if their door is closed and their latch is secure. It can, for example, be used to turn on indicator lights on a dashboard when a latch is open, or internal lighting, illuminating the inside of an enclosure or storage area before the hinges move. Southco also offers a sensor with built-in
LED’s that automatically illuminate when the latch is opened, removing the need for additional lighting in small spaces.
Southco T: 01905 346722
southco.com
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