Aerospace Assembly Gap Measurement Using Low Cost Smart Tools with Machine Vision

Crossley, Richard; Ratchev, Svetan

Abstract

This paper details the conversion of mature machine vision technology from a fixed position automation line based device to a handheld technology and addresses the problems associated with maintaining a consistent camera distance and light source by using 3D printed hand tools. Specifically, the problem of gap measurement within aircraft wing assembly is used as an example application, however, the wider opportunities and functionalities associated with industry 4.0 are demonstrated and briefly discussed.

Citation

Crossley, R., & Ratchev, S. (2019). Aerospace Assembly Gap Measurement Using Low Cost Smart Tools with Machine Vision. In S. Ratchev (Ed.), Precision Assembly in the Digital Age: 8th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2018, Chamonix, France, January 14—16, 2018, Revised Selected Papers (158-168). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05931-6_15

• Conference Name: 8th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2018
• Conference Location: Chamonix, France
• Start Date: Jan 14, 2018
• End Date: Jan 16, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Oct 9, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Dec 31, 2019
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2019
• Deposit Date: Feb 11, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 1, 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 158-168
• Series Title: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
• Series ISSN: 1868-422X
• Book Title: Precision Assembly in the Digital Age: 8th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2018, Chamonix, France, January 14—16, 2018, Revised Selected Papers
• Chapter Number: 15
• ISBN: 9783030059309
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05931-6_15
• Keywords: Industry 4.0; Smart Tools; Smart Factory; Machine Vision; IOT; Aerospace Assembly,; Automation
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1534705
• Publisher URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-05931-6_15
• Additional Information: Published as part of the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th IFIP WG 5.5 International Precision Assembly Seminar, IPAS 2018, held in Chamonix, France, in January 2018.