Most customers that order a custom system have the objective of completely automating a production process from beginning to end.
15.02.2017
The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Special Systems Group (SSG) is a dedicated team within Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence that does design, system integration and project management for custom and semi-custom integrations of coordinate metrology products with other manufacturing technology. The productivity enhancements possible from CMM technology can be increased with integration within a manufacturing cell or with other systems, all designed to work together.
We offer a complete turnkey approach to special systems, from design to procurement, project management and part programming. We do integrations that are completely custom or ones that use off-the shelf components and designs for a semi-custom solution.
Types of integrations possible include:
Manual part shuttles for staging of parts
Automated part loading and unloading systems (see video at the bottom of this page)
Climate Controlled Enclosures with automatic doors
Specialized Probing designs
CMM with integrated glovebox
Glovebox integration with a CMM for inspection of hazardous components
Light curtains / safety lockout systems
Customized fixtures for loading / staging parts
Custom operator interface
Communications software between devices
Most customers that order a custom system have the objective of completely automating a production process from beginning to end. Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has an integration partnership with AgieCharmilles which offers complete integrated cells combining EDM, milling, machining, part washing and part storage, all served by a robotic handling system. The CMM in this case acts both as the tool presetting device, communicating setup instructions to the machine tools, and as the quality control devices, checking parts at various stages of fabrication. These automated cells allow for complete "lights out manufacture", and are a prime example of the value that an SSG group project can bring to your business.