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

Pick-measure-record-and-place

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 Workstation Kit to pick, measure and place your small parts with up to three precision gripper/caliper tools on one collaborative robot. Additional gauges can be incorporated as needed.

Can we help?

If you’re manually measuring small parts with digital calipers and other manual gauges – we can probably help. Let us know what you’re trying to measure, and we’ll do a FREE assessment of your part.

Learn more about what you can measure with a Q-Span Gauging System

See it in action!

Book an interactive, online demonstration of the Q-Span Workstation Kit. Our applications engineers will tailor the demo to your interests, and answer your questions about automating your quality processes. Book online or call (585) 924-4450 today.

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