Title :
Applying sensors to automatic assembly systems
Author_Institution :
Gleason Works, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
The classes of sensors available for automatic assembly machines are described. Examples of each class of sensor along with a discussion of their specific benefits and problems are included. Guidelines are provided to aid a machine designer in the selection and application of sensors for automatic assembly systems. The necessity of incorporating an automatic calibration check system for verifying sensors´ accuracy is discussed.<>
Keywords :
assembling; calibration; detectors; factory automation; automatic assembly systems; automatic calibration check system; sensor accuracy verification; sensors; Assembly systems; Automatic control; Control systems; Costs; Machinery; Magnetic sensors; Mechanical sensors; Optical switches; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1989., Conference Record of the 1989 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1989.96871
