Alicona Cobot
Collaborative optical 3D measurement sensor with robotic arm
The Alicona Cobot range consists of a collaborative six-axis robot and an Alicona R25 optical measurement sensor based on focus variation providing repeatable and traceable high-resolution measurements in production conditions.
Examples from the Cobot series are the CompactCobot, the TurbineCobot or the DiscCobot, which are used in the aircraft, automotive and cutting tool industries for industrial quality assurance and are tailored to meet the requirement. The systems are mobile and are positioned as required including to measure components directly in the machine tool.
Simple teach-in programming does not require metrology knowledge making the systems ideal for the measurement of small features on large components along with surface finish and dimensional accuracy in the factory.
With the automation software, any series of measurements are defined at several positions, which the operator then starts at the touch of a button. Control and measurement are fully automated, and after completion the worker receives a measurement report indicating OK or not OK.
Specifications
- Intelligent interaction between man and robot
- Easy coarse positioning with two handle bars
- Fine positioning with integrated joysticks at measurement sensor
- Live-View via smartphone app for highly accurate measurement
- Safety: collaborative - stops at collision with an object
- Connection to automation software
- UR-10 robot type
- Specimen radius is 1300 mm
- Axes: 6 rotating joints
- Repeatablitiy: +/- 0.1 mm
- IF-SensorR25 - travel range in Z 26 mm motorized - LED travel ring light with 24 segments - 126 mm x 153 mm x 202 mm (W x D x H)
Case Study
DiscCobot: Evaluation of break edges
The DiscCobot is used for the quality assurance of large rotationally symmetric components up to 120 kg. In particular, the Cobot is applied in the standardized evaluation of edge breaks.
By verifying minimal radii, it prevents sharp edges that can, in the worst case, compromise aircraft safety. The DiscCobot is used in the aircraft industry for the measurement of e.g. turbine housings and turbine discs as well as in the tool industry e.g. for the cutting edge measurement of saw blades
