Automate Manual Gauging

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Automate Manual Gauging

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Q-SPAN® WORKSTATIONS

The do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic gauging tool

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Combine automated part handling, robotic dimensional gauging, and automated data logging

Pick parts
Measure with robotic calipers and other gauges
Record data for statistical analysis
Place and sort parts based on real-time results

Improve productivity and process control

Fast implementation for high-mix, small batch manufacturing

Return on investment in less than 10 months
Improve gauge repeatability and reproducibility
Reduce scrap with improved traceability

Watch: How does a Q-Span® Gauging System help your quality team?

Use a Q-Span System to pick, measure and place your parts for automated gauging. A workstation incorporates a variety of gauges to automate your existing, validated processes.

What gauges can you automate?

If you’re manually measuring parts with digital calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, linear probes, bore gauges, air gauges, laser micrometers, and other manual gauges – we can probably help.

Explore what you can measure with a Q-Span Gauging System

Let’s get started!

Learn how to assess which parts and gauges to automate, define a robotic system that hits gauge R&R targets, and implement your first project using incremental automation for fast payback. Download the free white paper, “Getting Started with Automated Dimensional Gauging,” or call (585) 924-4450 today.

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