Optical tooling for flexible manufacture

David M. Berg

doi:10.1117/12.285571

18 September 1997 Optical tooling for flexible manufacture

David M. Berg

Proceedings Volume 3205, Machine Vision Applications, Architectures, and Systems Integration VI; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.285571
Event: Intelligent Systems and Advanced Manufacturing, 1997, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Abstract

Vision system productivity depends in part on maintenance and change-over time. Optics designed for the on-line environment can cost less over their lifetime than simple off-the-shelf hardware. We discuss ways to design vision optics that reduce and facilitate maintenance. In a flexible manufacturing environment, one production line may produce several different products each week. A fixed optical system cannot make the required measurements, while adjustable optics are not robust, and require long setup times. We have built vision system optics that use 'optical tooling' as an alternative. Optical components are pre-aligned on interchangeable tooling plates. Changeover is accomplished by bolting on a new plate, without further alignment. Pre-configured optical tooling is as robust as a fixed installation. There are a minimum number of adjustable components to be misaligned. Optical tooling makes vision optics more compatible with flexible manufacturing.

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David M. Berg "Optical tooling for flexible manufacture", Proc. SPIE 3205, Machine Vision Applications, Architectures, and Systems Integration VI, (18 September 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.285571

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