Quality Control Workstation
The workstation includes the SCORBOT -ER 5 robot system, palletizing racks and XY -table for quality and assembly operations. The SCORBOT -ER 5plus is a vertically articulated robot. Its 5 axes and gripper are driven by DC servo motors with optical encoders; a fixed home on all axes is detected by micro switches. Speed is programmable in increments of 1 %. Position repeatability is 0.15 mm (0.006″). There is an electronic caliper for automatic and precise measurement of parts of up to 150 mm (6″). The gauge is manipulated by a robot and driven by a double-acting pneumatic cylinder. The unit includes an adapter for the robot gripper a holder for the gauge when at rest. The ViewFlex vision system enables automated quality control applications, such as inspections, part counting and gauging. The vision system uses standard VBA scripting language that can be used for programming automated quality and inspection (QCl) applications and interfacing with other Windows applications. The vision system includes a USB digital color camera provides both still and video images. It also includes interactive imaging software that provides optimized functions for image processing and enhancement, blob analysis, gauging and measurement, and pattern matching.