The Value of 24/7 Automated Inspection with CMM Robotics: Quality Component Manufacturing at A&G Machine

One of the ways that A&G Machine ensures we deliver high quality component manufacturing services to our customers is through the use of automated metrology and inspection. We not only have 24/7 operational capabilities for expedited projects and large-scale machining–we’ve also integrated a fleet of automated CMMs and optical scanners across our facility that can operate in tandem with our machining processes. 

Eliminating Human Error

One of the biggest sources of error comes from people. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, no matter how hard we try not to. CMM inspections help to prevent human error in quality and tolerance inspections. Coordinate measuring machines are highly versatile and highly accurate ways to measure various dimensional aspects of a finished part. They help machinists and inspectors ensure that all parts meet the necessary dimensional specifications and in turn ensure that all parts will function reliably and properly for customers. 

Automating Quality in High-Mix Low-Volume Production

Maintaining consistent quality is far more difficult in high-mix production, where different parts need to have different features, sizes, or even shapes, compared to mass production of a single component. Having automated CMM technology integrated throughout our facility allows A&G to more easily maintain quality across these high-mix product batches with little need for human oversight and far less downtime between the different types of components. The CMMs perform all inspections and flag any inconsistencies quickly and effectively, allowing our team to then make any necessary adjustments long before they could pose a problem. 

Versatility in 24/7 Quality Inspection with Automated CMMs

Another advantage of A&G’s fleet of CMMs in particular is our dual-station CMMs, which can perform different inspection techniques on a part at the same time. Not only do our CMMs give us accurate measurements and offer automated quality control, they are also flexible and much more efficient than traditional CMMs, reducing set-up time and inspection time. Plus, our CMMs can also run 24/7, meaning that even for those long production runs, we’ll be maintaining the high quality and precision that our customers rely on. 

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A&G Machine, Inc. is a quality component manufacturing company specializing in high speed machining, demanding industries, and precision manufacturing. Head over to our website to get in touch with a member of our team.