Robots, vision systems and automatic gages streamline brake drum and rotor manufacturing
Ron Potter
(Ron Potter is Director of Robotic Technologies at Factor Automation Systems, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.)
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Abstract
Robot‐equipped machining cells with vision and gauging systems efficiently improve throughput and reduce ergonomic concerns. This paper examines Webb Wheel Products’ installation of four robotic workcells dedicated to producing a family of brake drums and rotors.
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Citation
Potter, R. (2002), "Robots, vision systems and automatic gages streamline brake drum and rotor manufacturing", Industrial Robot, Vol. 29 No. 5, pp. 404-406. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910210440192
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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