Hydraulic Barrel Gauge - Diameter / Thread Gauge

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Hydraulic Barrel Diameter / Thread Gauge

In partnership with Hartwig, Autonetics delivered two SGU line of gauges to John Deere Cylinder in Moline, Illinois. These gauges were custom-designed to fit into two new production cells developed by Hartwig for John Deere.

Gauge Features:

Part Diameters: 4-1/2" to 8-1/2"
Measures Outer Diameter, Thread Major OD, Thread Minor OD, Thread PD
Automated Feedback to CNC Control for Real-time Tool Offsetting
Remote Part Program Loading via Software on Okuma CNC Control
Automated Pneumatic Part Holding Adjustment
Robotic Part Tending
Part Weight up to 450 lbs

Due to a lack of floor space these system were designed with a compact footprint and are fully self-contained. There are no external control panels or parts to install. A single 120 VAC drop and an airline were all that were needed to begin gauging operations.

In addition to providing the inspection system, Autonetics developed a software application that runs on the Okuma Control. This software allows the operator to scan a bar code which contains details about the part. This information is automatically sent to the gauge allowing for the correct work holding to move into place and also tells the system which tolerances to use for subsequent part scans.

Operational Flow

From the Okuma Control the operator scans a barcode representing the part to be produced
The Autonetics application on the Okuma Control receives the barcode and sends the data the the Autonetics application running on the gauge
The gauges uses this information to load the part tolerances as well as switch the work holding if required (depending on part size)
After the machining process is completed the robot unloads the part and places the part on the gauge
The gauge quickly measures the part and signals the robot to come retrieve the part
The scan results are parsed, logged, and presented on the gauge HMI
Additionally the gauging results are sent to the CNC control to be used for automatic tool offsetting

Autonetics’ metrology team are pioneers in factory floor metrology. Each gauge is hand-crafted to provide consistent, reliable results. Through the clever use of modern-day technology, experienced design engineers, and dedicated leadership, Autonetics delivers affordable gauging solutions for the automotive industry.

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The SGU

Rugged Precision Inspection Technology

Category
Inspection
Purpose
Cylinder OD and Thread Inspection
Client
John Deere
Industry
Industrial
Location
Moline, IL
Gauge R&R
< 10%
Cycle Time
40 sec