PROJECT LIST FOR MEASUREX CORP.

Robotic Alignment System with CD Compensation - Designed and built two production robots to provide manufacturing support. One system installed in locally and one in Ireland. Eight axis of rotation are controlled by two stepper systems, machine positioning is controlled by a single axis servo system. System designs include air bearing support carriages, four spindle linear drive for loading. An onboard PC, monitor, printer and keyboard provide the control and operator interface.

Automatic Caliper Cleaning Systems - Designed and built three models of caliper cleaners. The first utilizes a “belt sander” concept, using a nylon belt, a pump and reservoir system dispensing kerosene, electrical support box and articulating arm mounting system. The second is a larger version, floor mounted model that accommodates more configurations and requires a field-spliced belt. The third model was a “spritzer” model imbedded in the caliper gauge.

Automatic Web Splicing Tool - Tool splices nylon seatbelt webbing to form an endless belt used in the caliper cleaners. Prior technologies made a seam of double material thickness. The dies melt and form the splice, extruding excess material that is trimmed after tool is removed from the splice.

Dynamometer Burn in Fixture - Designed and built a regenerative drive system used to test gearbox assemblies. Counters are used to verify encoder function.

Robotic Laser Alignment System - Designed and built a first generation computer controlled laser alignment system. Units installed in Cupertino and Ireland. PC based control, air bearing transport control, weighted drive cart and 4 socket wrenches.

Track Slotting Machine Tool - Designed and built two prototype machines to machine slots in fiberglass track. Tool machines 40’ tracks and utilizes a dual spindle air motor design with X,Y,Z-axis, custom designed cutters analog feedback of stage positions. Controls are made with an Omron PLC. Units installed in Hayward, CA and Ireland.

Horizontal Belt Drive and Cost Reduced Track Mounting System - The drive system was designed to replace a problematic vertical belt drive system. The Track mounting system saved money and paved the way for robotic alignments. Track slotting tool was a key to implementation.

Strength Sensor for Paper Measurement - Designed and built a strength sensor to overcome problems with the current design. Including molded diaphragm seal, miniaturized load cells, water-cooled head packages indexing wheel positioner and thermally isolated wheel position sensor.

Numerous Production and Test Fixtures - Basis weight burn in fixtures, quick connecting test point module, Formation sensor test stand, X-ray sensor test stand, modular head test fixtures, off-line cal test fixtures, color sensor setup fixture, wire calendar test stand, designed remote resurfacing fixture, dolly stabilization cams, U-beam drill fixture, Isotherm scanner cover fixtures.

Hydraulic Press for Production - Designed and built a hydraulic press system, including steel rule die press, hydraulic system, frame and material handling system for the production of Kapton windows.

Piezo Actuator for Fine Z -