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Vision Systems
At one time, robotic and automation solutions were restricted to all but the simplest "pick and place" operations. That is no longer the case. The use of state-of-the-art vision systems provides the ability to automate even highly sophisticated operations. By integrating vision with robotics, the need for hard-tooled positioning of product can be totally eliminated.
Computers are now able to make pre-programmed decisions based on the results of recognition, inspection and orientation information that is provided in fractions of a second. Roskam provides expertise in vision equipment, programming, and interfacing vision data with robotics. This means that the total solution is built to work in concert, providing the most streamline solution possible.
Recognition
A multitude of techniques can be used to distinguish between
various objects. Shape, color and even subtle characteristics
can be exploited by Roskam programmers. These
differences can be matched with pre-existing profiles, for accurate
part recognition.
The
ability to distinguish between multiple parts in the same field
of vision allows orientation and inspection routines to be performed
immediately. This provides accuracy without sacrificing line
speed.
Inspection
Vision technologies can be used to create hyper-accurate profiles
of each part on the production line. This information is then
used to compare the production-line part against your own unique
pass fail criteria.
This criteria can include shape
profiles, dimensions, roundness, angles and virtually any other
part geometry.
The robot can then take different actions with each part based
on the information
provided. The inspection results can also be passed to a database,
to provide highly
accurate quality profiles and reporting to identify and correct
quality issues in your total production process.
Vision inspection information is also far more accurate and richer in detail than human inspection techniques, therefore increasing the speed and accuracy of the inspection process.
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Orientation
Product orientation and location is a critical part of any automated
process. Product orientation must be calculated before any inspection
process can be successful, and is also required for most part
manipulation processes by making use of several visual criteria,
part orientation can be processed very quickly.
This data is then passed to the robot so that the robot action can be performed with accuracy and precision.
The ability to maintain production speed is enhanced by the capacity to track parts while moving down a moving conveyor. Identification, location and orientation information is available to the robot instantaneously. This allows the robot to know exactly where every part is at all times. When the robotics are called upon to perform automated tasks, there is no delay in that performance.