Integrated, Multiple Camera, Machine Vision for Real-Time Part Inspection
CLINTON, MA (April 6, 2006) Automated Assemblies Corporation, a leading US designer and manufacturer of robots and workcell solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, will be introducing the company’s latest version of Raptor Vision™ Software at NPE Booth #1576. Specifically, what makes this product offering new are:
- as many as four cameras
- current inspection image is displayed,
- four failed inspection images are displayed, and
- more vision tools and enhanced software setup tools are provided.Raptor Vision™ is a high performance vision system within a compact and rugged module designed for industrial applications.
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The camera is a sealed device containing a high-speed microprocessor, solid-state memory, optically isolated I/O, and serial interface.
The camera captures at a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels (higher resolutions available), and communicates with the Raptor® Controller via a standard Ethernet connection.Raptor Vision™ programming and camera setup are accomplished on the Raptor® Robot/Workcell Operator Interface by selecting tools from a broad range of inspection algorithms, including high accuracy measurement, defect detection, part location, package inspection, character reading, and data matrix code reading.
Vision images are displayed on the Raptor® color touch-screen interface.
It should be noted that no secondary programming PC or monitors are required.Company officials note that Raptor Vision™ is available integrated with a Raptor® robot, a Raptor® controlled workcell, and as a stand-alone inspection system.
Sold under the Raptor Vision™ name, the system is easy to install and operate, and is available integrated with an IML/IMD Workcell or Thin-Wall Packaging System.
As with all Raptor products, the industry’s’ most user-friendly “drag and drop” icon based programming on a large color touch screen is standard.
Automated Assemblies designs and manufactures advanced technology workcells and application-specific robotic solutions including vision inspection, part packaging, insert molding, and IML/IMD.
Most importantly, AAC provides customer support that begins with the understanding of the initial challenges faced by plastics processors, and continues beyond the life cycle of the molded products.
Automated Assemblies has served the plastics industry since 1971.
Sales and service are available in the Americas, Asia and Europe.Raptor® is a registered trademark of Automated Assemblies Corporation.
Raptor Vision™ is a trademark of Automated Assemblies Corporation.Automated Assemblies Corporation, a leading US designer and manufacturer of robots and workcell solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, will be introducing the company’s latest version of Raptor Vision™ Software at NPE Booth #1576.
