AUTOMATION PROJECTS

Project:  Fully Automated System for Scanning Objects

Scope: Design a PLC system that automatically and consistently scans an object at the click of a button.  System must rotate a platform 360 degrees and tilt the platform 45 degrees.

Specification: System must have the following:

• Platform with silk screened control point targets
• Continuous 360 degree rotation (with no need to unwind)
• Single click operation to initiate the scanning process
• Mobile system with casters for ease of storage, positioning and setup
• Power input – 110 V, 15 A
• Repeatable positioning of platform to +/- 0.002” on rotation and +/- 0.5 degrees on tilt
• Platform must be axially adjustable with a means to lock platform in place

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Project:  Fully Automated Mini Rotate & Tilt Platform for 3D Capture

Scope:  Design a platform that continuously rotates 360 degrees & can tilt up to 30 degrees.  The system must have a mounting means for objects.  The system must interface with a PC via PLC (Programmable Logic Controller).  The system must be portable and must fit into a air travel certified case.

Specification:  System must have the following:

• Interface with a PC via PLC
• Platform with silk screened control point targets
• Programmable in order to optimize scan position and speed of scanning
• Continuous 360 degree rotation (with no need to unwind)
• Single click operation to initiate the scanning process
• Portable desktop system with levelers
• Power input – 110 V, 15 A
• Repeatable positioning of platform to +/- 0.002” on rotation and +/- 0.5 degrees on tilt
• System must have a travel case and be built rugged enough to handle air transport

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Project:  Calibration System for 3D Scanning Camera

Scope:  Design a calibration system that automatically moves a 3D camera system to exact positions along and via a linear motion rail.  The process must be position repeatable to +/- 0.002”.  The calibration system must have a black chart with white targets on one end and a flat white surface on the other end.  Additionally, an external projector must be integrated into the system to project light patterns for the 3D camera to utilize during calibration.

Specification:  System must have the following:

• All aluminum construction
• Very precise leveling of the system
• System must use a Techno-Isel Linear Motion rail 3m in length
• PLC Control via serial cable
• Black chart must have matrix of white dots machined into surface and filled with a flat white resin
• Black chart to have a flatness of +/- 0.002”
• White chart must be matte white
• White chart to have a flatness of +/- 0.002”
• Power requirement is 110 V, 15 A
• Repeatable positioning of platform to +/- 0.002”
• Camera mount must allow for 180 degree of rotation for scanning each chart

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