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I am designing an inexpensive contour checker for machined parts
coming out of a lathe. I want to use a simple laser distance finder
with a 0-10 VDC output, and a small toothed belt driven stepper motor
to position the laser sensor along a delrin linear bearing.
The stepper motor will receive a move command, a certain time to
settle will pass, and a sensor reading will be taken. This will
repeat 10-15 times for a 4-6 inch part, and compare the input to
existing data in a lookup table (multiple parts are programmed in)
The analog readings are taken, and if they are within a certain
percentage of the "taught" values, the part passes.
I could use a micro plc, (perhaps a Mitsubishi) but am looking to do
this in a low cost method.
If anyone is able to read my ramblings, and can decipher my thoughts,
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
coming out of a lathe. I want to use a simple laser distance finder
with a 0-10 VDC output, and a small toothed belt driven stepper motor
to position the laser sensor along a delrin linear bearing.
The stepper motor will receive a move command, a certain time to
settle will pass, and a sensor reading will be taken. This will
repeat 10-15 times for a 4-6 inch part, and compare the input to
existing data in a lookup table (multiple parts are programmed in)
The analog readings are taken, and if they are within a certain
percentage of the "taught" values, the part passes.
I could use a micro plc, (perhaps a Mitsubishi) but am looking to do
this in a low cost method.
If anyone is able to read my ramblings, and can decipher my thoughts,
I'd like to hear your thoughts.
