inos iMS - Measurement of Convertible Tops in Car Coordinates
Absolute measurement of convertible tops (soft tops and hard tops) in car coordinates and in movement
For the absolute measurement of convertible tops inos offers a unique and precise solution. The inos measurement tunnel is capable to measure soft and hard tops. It measures in movement. The transport system, e.g. conveyor belt or automated guided vehicle system or linear pallet handling system, has simple requirements in positioning accuracy. Since several years in operation the inos measurement tunnel measures convertible tops of many leading car brands.
Awarded
solution: VISION Award 2004
2004 inos has been assigned
the “VISION Award” for this innovative solution. Today the
technology has been improved with the production experience
of several thousands of convertible tops and several new
car models and top types.
DSN: Distributed Sensor Network for highest measurement feature density
The DSN sensors are being used for the measurement process. By this the capable to measure features in highest precision which are very close to each other.Color independency, tolerance in positioning, highest reliability, temperature stability
The measurement tunnel operates with any color of the car body or top. By this you can introduce new colors during the car life cycle usually without the need for a new system calibration/installation. Special measurement procedures and algorithms ensure, that every single measurement point is highly available and that external influences like geometrical changes of the carrier are being recognized by the system. The system is highly tolerant against variances in positioning of the carrier in the tunnel. When using AGVS automated guided vehicle system there are usually position tolerance in the range of cm. But still the system can keep its high accuracy in measurement comparable to a CMM.100% control and protocols
You can measure 100% of your tops with the accuracy of a coordinate measurement machine by receiving the result within seconds with a protocol for every single top.
Clients opinion:
Car Top Systems GmbH mentiones following advantages compared to other systems, economic analysis reults and decision reasons for selecting the inos iMS System:“With the optical measurement of inos you can measure, store and compare functional features, gaps and position coordinates within seconds, inline without any interruption of the production process. The measurement effort for a set up system in operation is nearly zero. Regularly, once a shift, the calibration unit passes the tunnel. The system is being used to measure 100% of all relevant features and to monitor the process.
Advantages are accuracy, promptness and avoiding the human factor. The installation is variable and simple to adopt to new situations.
Reasons for the installation are in the performance of the system and the 100% detection/verification of variations. Furthermore the installation allows a statistical approach for the process controlling.“ – translated citation of Car Top Systems -