The Coordinate Measuring Machine, more commonly referred to as a CMM, goes through a transition in its role as it moves from the quality control lab to the production floor of the manufacturing facility. The CMM Integration Series of products that ZEISS manufactures has only just recently become accessible to the general public. Measurement is able to produce results that are more accurate when quality assurance and process improvement are combined.
The Integration Series of products includes many different solutions, some of which are a loading system, integration, and CMM automation, just to name a few of the available options. The ZEISS Integration Series offers a wide variety of solutions, ranging from fully automated cells that increase CMM throughput by making the most out of each machine to manual loading systems that are easier on the body. These fully automated cells help increase CMM throughput. The ZEISS Integration Series is where you can locate these various solutions. ZEISS develops products that are versatile enough to be utilized in a variety of settings, such as the laboratory as well as the environment of manufacturing. Among these settings are the environments of both of these settings. These things can come in the form of pre-packaged solutions or individualized projects that are crafted specifically to fulfill the requirements of a particular process. One possibility is that they will come in the form of a pre-packaged solution.
The automation of CMMs and other peripherals, in addition to the control of fully automated cells, can be accomplished with a reasonable amount of simplicity by making use of the software solutions that are made available by the ZEISS Integration Series. If the user interfaces of the various applications are straightforward and straightforward, then any person, including those who have not been trained, will be able to use all of the applications. This includes those who have not been trained.
With the help of the ZEISS Integration Series, users are able to combine their quality control as well as the data that is associated with it in any location that they see fit. When measurements are taken in close proximity to the location where the product is manufactured, it is possible to generate quality reports in a relatively short amount of time. Because of this, it is possible to make immediate modifications to the product whenever they are required. The quality control systems have been customized to correspond with the particulars of the production environment, and all of the measurement data has been compiled into a single location. This gives you the ability to fix problems, such as when the temperature shifts, or to incorporate the results of manually taken measurements directly into the processes that are automated. Alternatively, this gives you the ability to fix problems. Alternately, this enables you to solve issues that have been encountered.
GageStation creates a single report that contains a compilation of all of the measurements that are obtained through manual labor. The recently developed ZEISS GageStation is capable of combining the measurement data obtained from handheld measuring devices and data obtained from CMMs when used in conjunction with the ZEISS PiWeb software. The integration of these two different sources of measurement data was what made CMM Inspection Companies possible to achieve this capability. This data is then presented in a format that is uncomplicated and simple to comprehend through the utilization of touch screens and pre-designed templates for the reports that are generated from the measurements. The GageStation has a small physical footprint and protects the accuracy of the measurements by shielding them from the effects of environmental factors that may be present in the production environment. This protects the GageStation from being affected by the factors that may be present in the production environment. When you use GageStation, in addition to the ZEISS shop-floor coordinate measuring machine (CMM), you will also have access to the ZEISS optical machine series.
Maintaining the integrity of the CMM's security protocols in spite of the fact that activity is occurring in other locations. The brand new ZEISS ThermoStation shields CMM measurement processes from extremely rapid temperature shifts as well as demanding manufacturing environments. This protection is made possible by ZEISS. A small container, which is also used to store the CMM, is used to keep the CMM hidden from the prying eyes of the outside world. This is accomplished by placing the CMM in the container. CMMs are extremely versatile instruments that can be used to take accurate measurements in a wide variety of environments. They can also be used to inspect and analyze complex components. The ZEISS CONTURA is one example of a CMM that fits this category. With the built-in pallet feeding system that the thermostat supplies, loading components is a breeze and can be done in an environment that is relatively comfortable thanks to the thermostat's provision of the system.
Acquainting oneself with the various forms of automation that are available todayThe process of automating a measuring device is made very straightforward when utilizing the ZEISS Automation Interface, which makes the task very easy to complete and eliminates the requirement for any form of engineering work. The user can initiate inspection plans, take control of the CMM's peripherals, and receive feedback on the results of measurements or the status of the machine. In addition, the user can receive feedback on the status of the machine. The ZEISS Integration Series is comprised of products, each and every one of which comes standard with an interface that has already been configured for use. As a direct consequence of this, completing tasks such as controlling automatic fixtures or establishing a pallet feed requires no more effort than a few clicks of the mouse. The goal of controlling the fixtures that users create on their own can also be accomplished through the use of another method known as configuration. EthernetIP, OPC UA, and Profinet are a few examples of the many different forms that standardized communication interfaces can take. Standardized communication interfaces can also take many other forms. It is no longer necessary to engage in laborious PLC programming because, as a result of the implementation of the user interface, the configuration process has been streamlined and is now much simpler and easier to finish.
