Optical Comparator (Profile Projector)
Dimensional Inspection for the Automotive/EV Industry
After a tough hit from the pandemic, the automotive/EV industry is booming again, with trillions of dollars amassing in revenue. With pre-pandemic manufacturing regaining momentum, the prospects of advancements to make vehicles greener, lighter, and last longer are exciting. With these advancements, especially in the competitive electric vehicle market, efficiency and quality are necessities for manufacturers across the globe.
Enter instant measurement machines, KEYENCE’s IM Series is a solution for efficient and precise EV quality checks and manufacturing solutions. Electric vehicles and instant measurement go hand in hand—these systems support the fast-moving industry emphasizing precision and longevity. Let’s dive into how electric vehicles and instant measurement go together.
Efficiently Measure a Range of Parts
The automotive industry manufactures thousands of part shapes and sizes. The conventional method of individually measuring, reporting, and then changing tools is tedious and inefficient. However, it would threaten quality to skip such an important step.
The IM-8000, LM-1100 and LM-X are metrology e-mobility solutions. The LM-X measures up to 1000 parts simultaneously, while the IM-8000 and LM-1100 can measure up to 300 dimensions on 100 parts at a time. In addition to the fast speed, these instant measurement machines have incredible accuracy as low as 0.7 μm!
Perfect Fit
Over time, the automotive industry has been able to make longer-lasting vehicles partially because metrology is becoming more advanced with initial manufacturing precision and EV quality checks. Conventional wear and tear is more preventable as parts fit together more precisely.
Using KEYENCE’s instant measurement systems ensures this precision. With the 20-megapixel CMOS camera, KEYENCE’s instant measurement machines have 3x the number of pixels as a conventional system for measurement.
Ensure Measurement Traceability
The electric vehicle and the automotive industry require traceability of parts and vehicles to ensure quality control for product, production, and ownership. Among the many elements within this life cycle that demand tracing, metrology stands out as a crucial factor.
The IM-8000, LM, and LM-X all can create automatic inspection reports and allow for customization of data output.
Increase Prototypes and Advancement
The automotive industry is advancing every day, especially with electric vehicles and finding new ways to produce green vehicles. A crucial part of the iteration process is making prototypes, which can be streamlined by incorporating instant measurement.
Instant measurement systems accelerate the prototype process, allowing even better prototypes to be built. KEYENCE’s instant measurement systems’ ability to measure in three seconds means that prototypes can be created, measured, fine-tuned, and iterated faster than ever before. The speed makes the process less tedious and means that advanced products are coming out faster, and manufacturers have more time for brainstorming even greater advancements.
KEYENCE’s Instant Measurement Machines
KEYENCE’s instant measuring machines are used worldwide by vehicle manufacturers and inspectors, and we want you to be next. Contact us today, and our knowledgeable team members can schedule a free on-site demonstration at your facility to show off the machine that perfectly fits your electric vehicle and instant measurement needs.
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