Considering Flexible Automation? Try Our Complexity Calculator
We know many companies are considering flexible automation solutions to solve a variety of challenges such as labor shortages and safety concerns. Cobots are a type of flexible automation solution that boast easy deployability and the potential to be repositioned and repurposed within your facility.
While some might believe that anyone can deploy a cobot due to its simple interface, setting up a dependable and consistently functioning cobot cell might still require the expertise of a skilled programmer.
But where to start? Do you buy a cobot and integrate it yourself? Do you hire an integrator? Something in between? The experts at Cross Automation built this complexity calculator to help you decide. Simply rate your application on a scale of 1 to 10 in areas like throughput, reach, payload and connectivity to discover the best path to automating your dull, dirty or dangerous tasks.
Fully Automated Thread Testing
Threads are critical in the aerospace industry but time consuming to inspect. Cross partner Kordt has developed the Transicord, a fully automated thread testing unit. It can be used for Go and No-go testing and thread depth measurement.
Paired with a collaborative robot from Cross, the Transicord has an gage exchange station to maximize the number of measurements it can perform without human intervention. An easy PROFIBUS interface means that collecting data for analysis is instantaneous.
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High Accuracy, High Resolution Blue Laser CMM Scanner
Cross partner LK Metrology has just released their new SLK25 blue laser CMM scanner, designed specifically for high-precision parts with small and complex geometries. It features a high frequency 450um blue laser for ultra sharp data quality even on the dark, transparent and highly reflective surfaces.
In addition, the high density point clouds it generates ensures that even the smallest and most intricate parts are measured in great detail. With a 90° mounting adapter, it can be used in applications which require either a horizontal or vertical laser line direction.
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Learn More About GD&T
GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) uses symbols and notations to define the shape, size, and tolerances of a part, creating a manufacturing blueprint.
For each feature, it contains all information such as symbol, tolerance, and datums like planes, cylinders, and circles to ensure consistent measurement references. After a part is manufactured, highly precise measuring equipment like CMMs are used to compare the part to the drawing, to ensure it meets specification.
Cross partner Kreon has compiled this e-white paper which gives a thorough overview of GD&T and why it’s so important.
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Improve Efficiency
The Mitutoyo QuantuMike achieves a spindle speed that is four times faster than standard micrometers. Its spindle is specially designed to move 2mm per thimble revolution compared to the normal 0.5mm of other micrometers.
An internal Mitutoyo test shows the QuantuMike can save up to 60% in positioning time and up to 35% in measuring time while maintaining the same exceptional accuracy as Mitutoyo Digimatic micrometers with an accuracy of ±1µm/.00005”.
For a limited time, Mitutoyo is offering the QuantuMike at a fantastic 20% discount.
Improve Efficiency
With increasing levels of automation on the plant floor, gripping components must be both flexible and easily networked. The new EGU universal gripper from Cross partner Schunk has a long stroke and integrated gripping force maintenance, to reliably load or unload rough or finished parts of different sizes. It has a sealed design which can stand up to harsh temperatures or contaminants in the environment.
Improve Efficiency
Cross partner Prolink Software makes SPC data collection easy so you and your team aren’t wasting time manually collection data. In the fall, their flagship products, QC-CALC and QC-Gage will have major upgrades.
Since many customers are still running version 3.4 of their software, which will no longer be supported, they are offering customers who own version 3.4 software and do not have maintenance in place a chance to upgrade their software at a 40% discount off normal upgrade charges and will also receive 50% off maintenance when purchased at the same time.
