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Automated bushing handling with integrated QA
Camera-aided inspection and sorted discharge in seconds
- Industry
- Mobility
- Solution
- Handling / Palletising
A fully automatic robot cell handles the handling and quality testing of rough cast bushings. Two robots guide the components through external and internal inspection, cleaning and sorting. Inspection parameters and defect patterns are documented, and OK/NOK parts are automatically separated.
Project highlights
- Two robots for handling and transfers
- Internal and external inspection with two camera stations
- Cycle time of around 8 seconds per bush
- Automatic cleaning unit
- OK/NOK conveyor belts with reject sorting
- Modular transfer stations for buffering and process reliability
Application & machining processes
- Feeding via conveyor belt with position detection
- External inspection via first camera station
- Automatic cleaning and transfer
- Internal inspection via second camera station
- Palletising of OK parts and sorted discharge of NOK parts
Operating & control concept
- PLC with 15-inch HMI
- Live data on OEE, faults, cycle times and shift counters
- Type-dependent control logic
- Fine-adjustable camera calibration
Safety concept
- Enclosed workspace
- Monitored swing door
- Light barriers, traffic light systems and emergency stop
- Noise protection for ejection areas
Result
- Automated and documented quality inspection
- Consistent inspection quality
- Ergonomic relief
- Fast, error-dependent sorting
- High throughput
Insights | Process
Conclusion
The inspection and handling cell combines robotics, camera technology and automatic defect sorting into a fast, documented quality assurance process.