Making a mark in aerospace
2019-08-08 22:00:00
Automation Update magazine reviews the latest robotic part marking for traceability in the aerospace supply chain, with Pryor
The marking of parts is critical in the aerospace industry and, in many cases, mandatory. Specifications such as the UID standards laid down by the US Department of Defence and SAE International's AS9132 marking standard stipulate that parts be marked permanently in order to give them a unique identity. This is done by applying a Data Matrix code (similar to a barcode) to the surface of parts.
Using Pryor's multi-axis robotic systems, a large part is moved into a marking cell where it is loaded onto a rotary table and clamped in place. An operator scans the part's unique identification code, which calls up a programme with marking instructions. These are carried out by a robot-mounted marking head. The whole process is controlled by Pryor's software, which is linked to the manufacturer's plant production system to ensure that the correct data is applied.
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Find out more about the Aerospace Rotatives Robotic Marking Cell here
The marking of parts is critical in the aerospace industry and, in many cases, mandatory. Specifications such as the UID standards laid down by the US Department of Defence and SAE International's AS9132 marking standard stipulate that parts be marked permanently in order to give them a unique identity. This is done by applying a Data Matrix code (similar to a barcode) to the surface of parts.
Using Pryor's multi-axis robotic systems, a large part is moved into a marking cell where it is loaded onto a rotary table and clamped in place. An operator scans the part's unique identification code, which calls up a programme with marking instructions. These are carried out by a robot-mounted marking head. The whole process is controlled by Pryor's software, which is linked to the manufacturer's plant production system to ensure that the correct data is applied.
Read the full article here
Find out more about the Aerospace Rotatives Robotic Marking Cell here
