Integration Services EXPERIENCED TEAM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROVEN SOLUTIONS Integrations for large scale metrology applications
Metris metrology to streamline your CAPABILITIES Advanced systems design Engineering service and research contracts Process efficiency and applications engineering Turnkey integrated solution development Customized laser-assisted manufacturing cells Advanced technology integration. Technology & support services Ongoing systems support and maintenance Periodic cell and component traceability certification Continuous improvement and new process accommodation APPLICATION RANGE Metrology guided major structures assembly Intelligent laser guided assembly In-process quality control inspection cells Laser guided ultrasonic thickness inspection Automated laser assisted wire harness fabrication Laser assisted flexible tooling assembly Damage assessment & field correction systems METRIS INTEGRATION SERVICES COMBINE EXPERIENCED PEOPLE, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATE METROLOGY SOLUTIONS WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT. Metris is a supplier of a unique portfolio of innovative metrology solutions for automotive and aerospace industries worldwide. Often, the deployment of metrology solutions is perceived as an independent phase in the manufacturing process focused on providing geometric quality control. The true value of metrology, however, is using measurement results to drive various production tasks. By tightly integrating metrology into the production process, manufacturing tasks will consistently occur at higher precision resulting in better product quality and increased manufacturing flexibility. This sequentially leads to substantial production cost and throughput time savings. Metris assists customers in successfully deploying metrology enabled manufacturing solutions. Customers not just include automotive and aerospace companies, but also system integrators and equipment manufacturers. Metris Integration Services incorporates inhouse solutions like igps, Laser Radar or Optical CMM, third party 3D measurement solutions, and the related hardware and software to deliver completely automated systems for large scale projects in aerospace, automotive and other industries. TEAMING FOR EXCELLENCE Metris Integration Services team works in close cooperation with: End users in various industries Manufacturers of production equipment Integration service companies or departments 2
manufacturing processes METRIS INTEGRATION SERVICES TEAM The team completely supports applications from the conceptual design stage through system installation test, and final commissioning. Metris Integration Services literally become an extension of engineering teams to assure every aspect of work statement will be met. Experience with broad range of metrology equipment and processes Multi-disciplinary team globally covering manufacturing technologies Process approach rather than product implementation Close cooperation with inhouse production engineering team Customer project management from conceptual design through final commissioning Technology and support services for total support A PROCESS CENTRIC WORKCELL MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT DESIGNED TO SIMPLIFY, AUTOMATE AND ERROR PROOF YOUR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES Inspection, projection and automation equipment are simply tools to aid the manufacturing process. Maximum productivity comes from software capable of driving these tools but centered around the manufacturing process itself. With a core foundation layer architecture, scriptable process engine, and configurable user interface, the process management enables to manage and guide all alignment, inspection, projection, and machine automation tasks. Whether there is a need to semi-automate manual assembly or inspection processes via laser guidance, automate your jig inspection routine, or simultaneously track and align mating components in 6 DOF, the core software controls the entire process. 3
Metrology guided assembly ACCURATE REAL-TIME TRACKING AND ALIGNMENT OF AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS IN 6 DOF Integrated systems for metrology guided assembly are specifically designed to automate assembly and inspection operations and providing real time position feedback data in a closed loop process. By using large scale measurement technologies such as igps (indoor GPS), laser radar, and laser trackers combined with extensive automation of the measurement process, critical aircraft join applications can be fully integrated to optimize production line efficiencies. FEATURES Dynamic multi-part tracking for concurrent alignment Instant feedback of position and orientation data to optimize aircraft aerodynamic characteristics Streaming measurement and stability data of large point groups with minimal human involvement Flexible metrology architecture scalable for additional inspection and alignment applications APPLICATION: IGPS ENABLED LARGE SCALE 3D TRACKING ENVIRONMENT D igps transmitters are placed strategically throughout the working volume to maximize triangulation geometries D Monument network of igps receivers attached to the floor or other stable structure are surveyed D Individual transmitter locations are resected relative to the fixed receiver network and/or bundled relative to the component sensors. This enables the igps system to accurately calibrate the complete 3D working environment D Sensors (detectors) are hard tooled to known part or aircraft locations allowing the component to be accurately tracked D Position data for all points of interest are analyzed and streamed via a measurement server and available to a host of application packages D Independent health monitoring system reports on component health, system accuracy and network quality metrics 4
Metrology guided manufacturing ENHANCED LASER PROJECTION TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED FOR LARGE VOLUME MANUFACTURING CELLS AND MOVING PRODUCTION LINES. Systems using laser projection guidance combine and process control software to facilitate your manufacturing process. This solution is designed to quickly project 3D templates on any surfaces within the igps tracking volume and provides maximum flexibility to move parts (i.e. moving production lines), reconfigure manufacturing space, and template large structures. APPLICATION: TARGETLESS LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM PERFORMING PROJECTOR-PART ALIGNMENT DYNAMIC D Integrated igps system tracks and measures multiple projectors and a single or multiple aircraft components/assemblies in near-real-time D Instrumented projectors are aligned automatically without reflective targets D Visible templates and work instructions are provided on the part surface to assist in assembly operations, guide inspection tasks, and final finish tasks such as paint masking etc. 5
Adaptive Robot Control Metris Adaptive Robot Control introduces full 6D closed loop feedback for industrial tobots. Whether the robot is used for machining, inspecting, applying beads or manipulating objects, roboting tasks are now executed with 0.1 mm absolute accuracy, irrespective of degrading phenomena like play, mechanical flexibility, backlash or thermal behavior. Adaptive Robot Control is developed by Metris in conjunction with Airbus and Kuka. This solution is based on the Metris K-Series Optical CMM that tracks the robot tool and possibly other objects in its environment in order to dynamically correct the robot tool position. OLP (Off-Line Programming) programs can be truly developed off-line and executed on the robot without cumbersome re-teaching while achieving absolute accuracy and repeatable precision. FEATURES K-Series Optical CMM Time and cost savings - Automate repetitive, high accuracy tasks that previously needed to be done manually - Use standard industrial robots instead of expensive large scale CNC machining stations - Enable true off-line programming, eliminating time consuming robot teach-in process 0,1 mm absolute accuracy independent of - Play in robot joints (phenomena up to 0,3 mm) - Thermal robot behavior (phenomena up to 1-2 mm) - Variable loading robot deformation (up to 10 mm) Robot compatibility - Kuka: Off the shelf solution - Other: real-time 6 DOF tool-to-part data available APPLICATIONS D Accurate drilling and riveting on wings and fuselages where the motion of the part is monitored. D Robot machining (drilling/fettling/milling) where the motion of the tool is monitored D High precision placement D Accurate material depositing (sealant, tape layering, etc.) D High accuracy OLP commissioning (automotive) Infra-red LED markers 6
Related products IGPS - LARGE VOLUME POSITIONING AND TRACKING Metris igps is a modular system that provides the capability to build an indoor GPS enabled environment with almost unlimited size by installing a network of transmitters within a facility. Within this measurement environment, sensors receive the signals from these transmitters, and on the basis of signal related information, the precise position of these sensors in 3D space is calculated. In support of aircraft parts alignment and assembly, sensors are mounted on aircraft parts in order to capture the precise position and orientation of these parts. LASER RADAR - AUTOMATED LARGE VOLUME INSPECTION The Metris Laser Radar is an optical measurement system that provides a fully automated, non-contact measurement and inspection capability for large volume metrology applications of up to 60 meters. During operation, the laser radar directs an infrared laser beam and processes the reflected light. Metris Laser Radar uses proprietary fiber optics technology and measures points or scans surfaces or features. The measurement is achieved without mechanical or optical probe contact. OPTICAL CMM The K-Series Optical CMM systems are used for CMM inspection, motion measurement and robot adaptive control. As such K-Series Optical CMMs are a flexible and cost efficient industrial measurement concept. K-Series Optical CMM measure the position of infrared LEDs by means of 3 linear CCD cameras mounted in a carbonfiber structure. Through triangulation, the 3D position in space of each LED is calculated. The LEDs are built into the handheld SpaceProbe or K-Scan for manual measurement or used to equip to robots, tools or parts to monitor the motion of the object. 7
THE METRIS COMPANY Metris designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries. The company s reliable and innovative metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fixed and portable configurations and with optical and touch sensors. Metris provides best-in-class precision equipment and metrology solutions for precise measurements featuring classical CMMs and articulated arm CMMs. Metris is the market leader for CMM based laser inspection, with the Metris LC and XC laser scanners offering full surface and feature measurement. Metris Optical CMMs are portable, handheld coordinate measuring machines, with a proven track record in engineering, pre-production and quality control applications. The Optical CMMs can also be used in motion analysis and robot calibration applications. Metris ModelMaker 3D scanners are the best-in-class articulated arm scanners for inspection and reverse engineering. The Metris Laser Radar is the top solution available to the manufacturing industry that provides a fully automated, non-contact measurement and inspection capability for large-volume applications of up to 60 meters. The Metris igps is a modular, large volume tracking system enabling factory-wide localization of multiple objects with metrology accuracy, applicable in manufacturing and assembly. Metris also provides a full range of complementary software solutions for CMM and point cloud based inspection and reverse engineering applications. Metris completes its product portfolio with a vast range of support, metrology and integration services. ils_eng_1107 Copyright Metris 2007. All rights reserved. The materials presented here are summary in nature, subject to change and intended for general information only. Metris HQ Geldenaaksebaan 329 B-3001 Leuven Belgium tel. +32 16 74 01 01 fax +32 16 74 01 03 info@metris.com Metris USA tel. +1 810 2204360 sales_us@metris.com Metris Canada tel +1 519 884 1376 sales_us@metris.com Metris Belgium tel. +32 16 74 01 01 sales_belgium@metris.com Metris Germany tel. +49 6023 91733-0 sales_germany@metris.com Metris France tel. +33 4 74 76 64 76 sales_france@metris.com Metris UK Ltd. tel. +44 1332 811349 sales_uk@metris.com Metris China tel. +86 21 6448 1061 sales_asia@metris.com Metris Korea tel. +82 31 399 5951 sales_korea@metris.com Metris Japan tel. +81 52 222 4884 sales_japan@metris.com Metris India tel. +91 11 2275 32 44 sales_india@metris.com More Metris offices and resellers at www.metris.com