PROCESS INNOVATIONTHROUGH MEASUREMENT
INTEGRATION
OVERVIEW - TRENDS3D scanning in automotive and aerospace
2017-08-29
Geert Creemers, CEO ARGON Measuring Solutions
Advantages3D scanning
CONTENTS
ARGONIN A NUTSHELL
Technologies
Keyprogression
areas
Global picture
Move toproduction
line
ExamplesAt-LineIn-line
ChallengesConclusion
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ABOUT ARGON
A LEADER IN: • 3D measurement services• Automated 3D inspection solutions• Unique mix of 3D technology know how• Software solutions & fixturing
TO ACHIEVE: more efficient manufacturing processes forbetter 3D quality:• faster product launches, • more stable series production
CURRENT FOOTPRINT: • Offices in Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany• 40 staff – network of partners• Focus on automotive and aerospace
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1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (1)
– Portable CMMs Precision 0.1mm – 0,01mmArticulated Arm, Laser Tracker, Laser Radar
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1. Tactile measurements
– CMM Precision 0.1mm – 0,001mm
1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (2)
2. 3D scanning– Line Scanners Precision 0.1mm – 0,03mm
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– Structured Light Precision 0.1mm – 0,005mm
1. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW (3)
2. 3D scanning
– Time of flight Precision 0.1mm – 0,03mm
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Surphaser –Accurate Long Range scanner
Accurate 3D (discrete) measurements
Used in combination with StructuredLight Scanning
– Photogrammetry Precision 0.1mm – 0,05mm
2. ADVANTAGES 3D SCANNING (1)
1. Information
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2. ADVANTAGES 3D SCANNING (2)
2. Speed of acquisition
3D scanner mounted on a robot
leads revolutionises manufacturing
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3. KEY EVOLUTIONS IN 3D SCANNING
1. Precision <0,1 mm2. Dealing with reflection/colours3. Automation
1990 2000 2010 2020
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These advances opened up dramatically the use of 3D scanning
‘80% quality control by 3D scanning in 2025’ - Mr. Neukirch, VW
4. GLOBAL PICTURE (1)
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Key Findings - 3D Metrology MarketMarketsandMarkets study 2016:
– DRIVERS• Need to capture 3D data for modelling and analysis• Increasing focus on Quality Control
– CONSTRAINTS• High cost• Lack of expertise
– OPPORTUNITIES• Growing need for services• Need for highly automated systems
– CHALLENGE• Offer simplified software solutions
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4. GLOBAL PICTURE (2)
Strongest growth expected in services because of technological complexity
• after sales service• measurement service – consulting/programming
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4. GLOBAL PICTURE (3)
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Automation and precision key drivers for accelerated adoption of ODS
*ODS = Optical Digitizer & Scanners VMM: 3D Video Measuring Machines
4. GLOBAL PICTURE (4)
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Strongest growth of ODS in Architecture – Construction
4. GLOBAL PICTURE: INDUSTRY 4.0
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Sensor movements - Reporting Part handling
Feeding information fastly to relevant stakeholdersIntegrated into client MES
Human Machine Interfaces Easy-to-use Easy-to-understand
5. MOVE TO THE PRODUCTION LINE
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QC Lab
At-line Cel
In-line Cel
1. R&D
1 - 5 days feedback
1-5 hr feedback
2” – 6’ feedback
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2.
3.
4.
Reduced feedbackloops
Areas of use of 3D scanning
2. QC • First Article Inspection• Tooling
4. In-line series inspection
3. QC Series Inspection
Examples
At-line implementations
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6. EXAMPLES – AT LINE
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Introduction of scanbox concept:• Standardised cells• ‘Optical CMM’• 1 – 14 day installation
Future trends:• Software improvement:
Autoprogramming
AUTOMATED3D INSPECTION CELL
FOR AIRFOILS
90’
MMT measurement
BEFORE
15’
measurementcycle
WITH ARGON
UP TO 6x
FASTER
AUTOMATICINSPECTION
6. EXAMPLE – AT LINE - AEROSPACE
NoTraining
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NLB7 This is not the Good picture. We should show a picture of the Pylon itself. Maybe put bigger the sketch (Bravo Machine) and a photo of the cell?Nicolas Lachaud Bandres, 16/06/2017
AUTOMATED3D INSPECTION CELLFOR AIRBUS PYLONS
90’
manual measurement
BEFORE
45’
measurementcycle
WITH ARGON2xFASTER
HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY:DEA BRAVO HA
AUTOMATICINSPECTION
6. EXAMPLE - AT-LINE - AEROSPACE
No Training
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NLB7 This is not the Good picture. We should show a picture of the Pylon itself. Maybe put bigger the sketch (Bravo Machine) and a photo of the cell?Nicolas Lachaud Bandres, 16/06/2017
Examples
In-line implementations
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6. EXAMPLES IN-LINE - AUTOMOTIVE
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• Highly automated - robots• Two types of in-line measurements
– Expensive sensors (100k euro/head)• global measurements feedback to operators - engineers
– Cheap 3D sensors (10k euro)• local measurements feedback to machines - robots
6. EXAMPLES IN-LINE – AEROSPACE
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Final Assembly:• Manual systems: used by operators• Automation:
– Only starting now – (cost coming down)– First Cobot projects
• Human Machine Interfaces are critical
MEASUREMENTASSISTEDASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY ASSISTANCE FOR THE A330 WINGBOX ASSEMBLY
3 operators 1 measurement
services assistant
BEFORE
2 operators can perform
the assembly tasks
WITH ARGON200%EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENT
6. EXAMPLE – WINGBOX ASSEMBLY
LASERGUIDANCE
UP TO 1H30 (in worst case) to park A380 in the Garage
BEFORE WITH ARGON
10 MIN. parking
in any case
HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY:LEICA ICON robot I50LEICA GEOCOM
900%FASTER
6. EXAMPLE – PARKING AIRPLANES
7. CHALLENGES
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3D scanning is able to deliver Comprehensive – Insightful information,
but challenges remain
1. Data overload • Data versus Actionable Information
2. Easy to use• Predictive analytics• Custom applications which directly yield simple results
3. Easy to access• Cloud solutions• Connected
7. CONCLUSION
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3D scanning in automotive and aerospace:
Mainly Line Scanning and Structured Light scanning
Reached turning point in terms of by 2013• Precision• Automation
Strongest growth expected • 3D scanning • Services• Software applications
Move to in-line measurement unstoppable
Challenges remain:• Data overload• Easy to use• Easy to access