Measurement Sensors for the Automotive Manufacturing Industry

The automotive industry has a major responsibility, as its products directly impact the safety of its consumers. In fact, anything less than 100% reliability under normal operating conditions can cost lives and massive financial losses in recalls.

That is why the industry can’t afford to overlook precision measurements in every component or part that goes into making a vehicle. That’s where precision measurement sensors come into play—they ensure that every component and part is correctly cut, milled, molded, extruded, and assembled before a vehicle is sent to the next stage of production.

Every part and component has to be inspected for defects before entering the assembly line. However, traditional measurement systems are largely outdated, and the automotive industry mostly relies on 2D/3D laser profilers, such as LJ-X8000 Series, to scan the part for any defects or deviations from predetermined parameters.

These sensors, often used for quality inspections, can detect defects and deviations at a µm (micrometer range), thus ensuring that only high-quality, per-spec products reach the assembly circuit. This way, only high-quality parts and components are installed, further enhancing the quality of the product.

As previously stated, the automotive industry relies on a number of different sensors to ensure precision measurement of parts, components, and machine assemblies. These range from using confocal laser displacement sensors, such as CL-3000 Series, to measure rotor runouts to using advanced laser profilers, such as LJ-X8000, to inspect the critical dimensions of connecting rods.

Of course, these aren’t the only measurement sensors the automotive industry relies on. KEYENCE offers other precision measuring sensors aimed at the automotive industry, like laser micrometers, 3D scanners, and various laser displacement sensors.

• Tire Assembly Inspection
• Welding Seam Inspection
• Defect and Damage Detection Sensor

The high precision associated with the measurement sensors and quality assurance solutions KEYENCE offers significantly enhances the quality of the end product and thus ensures driver and passenger safety. If you’re interested in updating your manufacturing and assembly lines, contact KEYENCE; the company’s experienced staff will answer all inquiries you have about integrating KEYENCE solutions into your existing manufacturing and processing lines.