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Mectron surpasses standards in
fastener Inspection
The Optical Analyser
Mectron has introduced its new affordable Optical Analyser. This new patent pending technology uses high intensity light
emitting diodes and a high definition CCD vision camera.
An angle compensation plate is utilised to axially align the HD vision camera
and the high intensity radial light array. The angle compensation plate has a
radial scale which allows for an exact match of the fastener cosine angle. To
accomplish a 360 degree inspection, the fastener slides past a slot in the v-track.
This slot allows the radial light array through and around the part for complete
illumination.
Rapid advancements in vision cameras and customisation of software
packages have allowed Mectron’s technology to advance. Mectron’s software and
application engineers have worked together to reduce and simplify the number
of tools and setup screens.
“Using predetermined setup tools allows operators to complete a setup in less
than five minutes. Other current vision systems on the market require a lot of
time and tools for change over from part to part. Our system requires no tools for
change over. The Optical Analyser is now available for use with any of our new
machines and is also capable of being added to any of the 500+ machines
already in the field.”
New laser length analyser
The four laser length analyser is capable of measuring stack-up lengths, head
height, partial lengths, and overall length to +.0015 inch with zero mechanical
adjustments. Integrated with Mectron’s 360º laser array for diameter
measurements, this will now provide a complete Multi Axis Inspection.
“The length analyser along with our LSR30 OD measuring laser (which holds
all outer dimensions 360 degrees to 5 microns) makes us the company to get
you to below zero PPM.“
360 Degree tilt laser array plate
Mectron’s newly integrated tilt laser array plate will accommodate products
that possess extreme cosine angles. This mechanism allows the entire 360º laser
array to be tilted about a single axis to align up with the angle that the part sits
in the track. Moving the lasers perpendicular to the centre line of the part allows
for true measurements in both axis.
“The patented design of the laser array plate makes us the only builder of high
speed inspection equipment capable of providing usable date such as stack up
measurements like length under head.”
Ergonomically integrated packaging systems
Mectron’s MAP2500 automated packaging system features a power feed belt
that supplies unfilled cartons to the inspection gate chute. As product is inspected
and accepted, the parts pass through the gate and into the carton. This fully
automatic operation allows the operator to set the exact piece count per carton
on the system counter. Once the carton is full, the system shuttles the full carton
over to the lift station, and brings the next empty carton to the fill position. The
counter is then automatically reset and the inspection cycle is repeated. The full
carton is lifted to a section of rollers that are at an ergonomically correct 35 inch
(890mm) height from the floor for ease of handling by the system operator.
“The integrated packaging is ideal for manufacturers who want to ensure exact
piece count per carton, and guarantee that mixed parts aren’t introduced during
an off line packaging method. By putting the part in the box immediately after
inspection, the chance of introducing foreign material later is greatly decreased.
The addition of automated packaging to any of our existing inspection systems
provides the ultimate turnkey operation.”
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