USE OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY FOR MACHINING OF PARTS

摘要

A process of manufacturing or remanufacturing a component of an earthmover is provided and includes casting or welding a component that can then be attached to a moveable table and images of the entire component can be captured by an imaging device or a plurality of imaging devices. After the images are captured, the images are stitched or manipulated to form a 2D/3D image of the component. The 2D/3D image or images can then be compared with a database of OEM components to determine the differences (dimensions, surface characteristics, etc.) between the 2D/3D image and an OEM component. Once the differences are determined between the 2D/3D image and the OEM specification, the machining process can be adjusted based on the determined differences. This allows for adjustment to the machining process so that overall machining and measuring cycle times are reduced and proper machining tools are efficiently utilized.

主权项

1. A manufacturing system for a component, comprising:
a machining tool configured to machine a large cast or welded component; an imaging device configured to travel on a carriage and capture a plurality of images of the component, wherein the carriage is configured to allow the imaging device to translate on a plurality of axis; a component moving device configured to move the component along the plurality of axis; and a computing device configured to store a software and a database of a plurality of images of an original equipment manufacturer's component, wherein the computing device utilizing the software to perform the steps of:
receiving the image captured by the imaging device;stitching the plurality of images to form a 2D/3D image of the component;comparing the 2D/3D image with the plurality of images of the original equipment manufacturer's component; andadjusting an operating cycle of the machining tool based on the comparison.