The Dynalog Advantage – Performance
Dynalog, the world leader in the field of general Robot-cell Calibration solutions, developed a unique and patented Calibration approach for the specific purpose of FMS applications: the DynaFlex™ solution. Simply put, the purpose of the DynaFlex Calibration solution is to turn an off-the-shelf industrial Robot into a precision metrology instrument. In other words, without Calibration, FMS would simply not exist! Practically, the DynaFlex Calibration routine runs transparently in the background, automatically compensating for any robot deviation with a minimal impact – if any – on the cycle time.
More specifically, the DynaFlex Calibration solution provides two major capabilities:
- To guarantee the Robotic Inspections’ Repeatability despite any temperature variations or any other environmental changes (i.e. “Relative Calibration” or “Temperature Compensation”)
- To confer true volumetric Absolute Accuracy to the Robotic Inspection system (i.e. “Absolute Calibration”).
An FMS with Relative Calibration allows any changes of a particular production process to be monitored over time. With Absolute Calibration on the other hand, an FMS goes a step further as it provides “CMM-like” measurement data, which can be compared directly with CAD data. The DynaFlex Calibration system also offers the ability to automatically recover the FMS following either an unexpected “crash” or a routine repair of the Robot and/or the Sensor – with little or no operator intervention!
The Dynalog Advantage – Compatibility
Based on your manufacturing experience, you might prefer a specific Robot brand, be more familiar with a certain Sensor type, or have standardized on a particular Metrology Interface… Due to Dynalog’s worldwide acceptance, the DynaFlex Robotic Inspection solution is indeed compatible with a wide range of Robot, Sensor and Metrology Interface Brands (contact Dynalog for a complete list) You, the customer, choose the FMS components you prefer considering such factors as local support, price, performance/functionality, additional training, spare parts, etc. Whatever the mix of components, DynaFlex can provide a high-performance fully integrated Automated In-line Gauging solution!
In order to ensure consistent quality in their production process, manufacturing plants in all industries need to inspect the parts they are producing on a regular basis. For that reason, traditional metrology solutions – ranging from Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs), Checking Fixtures, or so-called “Camera Tunnels” – have thus been part, for years now, of the manufacturing process.
The Dynalog Advantage – Performance
