Alicona Cobot - Optical 3D Measurement

Our cobots consist of a collaborative 6-axis robot and a stable optical 3D measurement sensor, which provides repeatable and traceable measurements in high resolution even under production conditions. Handling, programming and measurement of taught-in measurement series do not require any previous metrology knowledge.
This makes cobots ideal for verifying the surface finish and dimensional accuracy of workpieces in existing production environments. Users check the surface quality and dimensional accuracy of small features on large components.
With the connected automation software, any series of measurements can be defined at several positions, which the operator then starts at the touch of a button. Control and measurement are fully automated, and after completion the worker receives a measurement report indicating OK or not OK.
Intuitive

- No prior knowledge of metrology required
- This is made possible by intuitive, hand-guided operating elements for teaching in measurement series, automatic measurement evaluation and a housing-less safety concept.
High Mobility and Flexible
Measurement Directly on The Machine Tool

Cobots can be positioned as required due to their mobile design. This allows users to measure their components directly in the machine tool.
Automation

Bruker Alicona’s automation options enable automated and user-independent surface measurement and evaluation of micro-precision components or micro-structured surface details on large components. Discover all automation options.
Varying Applications

Disc-Cobot
The virtual measuring room (VMR) is the central control station and measurement planning software for all elements of the ATOS measuring cells. In the VMR, the real environment, i.e. robots, sensors and parts in the measurement cell, is functionally simulated in a simulation.
The programming includes the kinematics, the robot paths, the part fixture and the measurement plan. Thanks to the VMR, the user can work with the system without requiring specific robot programming skills. All robot movements are simulated and checked for safety before being performed in the actual environment.
The DiscCobot is used for the quality assurance of large rotationally symmetric components up to 120 kg. In particular, the Cobot is applied in the standardized evaluation of edge breaks. By verifying minimal radii, it prevents sharp edges that can, in the worst case, compromise aircraft safety.
The DiscCobot is used in the aircraft industry for the measurement of e.g. turbine housings and turbine discs as well as in the tool industry e.g. for the cutting edge measurement of saw blades.
TurbineCobot
The Turbine Cobot is used for the automatic measurement of break edges on turbine cases. Up to 500 measuring positions are taught-in and measured automatically.


CompactCobot
Whereas the existing TurbineCobot and DiscCobot are application-specific solutions for the tooling and aerospace industry, the new CompactCobot is a universal solution applicable to all industries to verify surface state and dimensional accuracy of also large components.
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
Robot type | UR-10 |
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Specimen radius | 1300 mm |
Safety | collaborative – stops at collision with an object; certified by TÜV Nord and TÜV Süd |
Axes | 6 rotating joints |
Repeatability | +/- 0.1 mm |
Sensor | IF-SensorR25 – travel range in Z 26 mm motorized – LED travel ring light with 24 segments – 126 mm x 153 mm x 202 mm (W x D x H) |
Mass | approx. 30 kg |