Title :
Applying sensors to automatic assembly systems
Author_Institution :
Gleason Works, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
The author describes the classes of sensors that are available to the automatic assembly machine designer. Examples of each class of sensor along with a discussion of their specific benefits and problems are included. Guidelines that will aid a machine designer in the selection and application of sensors for automatic assembly systems are provided. The necessity of providing methods in the automation for verifying the sensors´ accuracy is discussed
Keywords :
assembling; electric sensing devices; accuracy; application; automatic assembly systems; design; selection; sensors; Assembly systems; Automatic control; Control systems; Costs; Machinery; Mechanical sensors; Modems; Optical switches; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
