Start-of-Line/Inspection Team

Team Members
This team is comprised of Robert C, Mitch K, and Lara S.

Objectives
The objective of this team is to create a system for which the part can enter the system, be relayed around the injection molding machine, enter a basic sortation divertor, and then move of to either the inspection table or start of conveyor. Additionally, this team is responsible for the vision system placement, and housing.

Design Requirements
There are certain requirements to the design that must be met in order to fulfill the requests of the end-users (Plastics Department, PLC Department, etc...) and design requirements that must be met to ensure compatibility with the rest of the system. Additional requirement shall also be needed to fulfill safety standards and a modular design to accomidate future changes to product or process.

Of particular concern to the Inspection Team:
 * Chute must not impead normal operation of the injection molding machine. In addition, the part should remain as visible as possible for the benefit of future guest visitations.
 * Diverter should be able to be directed in at least 2 postiions, one direction towards the robot for automated production, and another towards the inspection table for manual inspection. A solution in which the diverter can be changed from manual to automatic is preferable but not a requirement.
 * Inspection table should be of standard height or very close, roughly 33".
 * All moving parts must be gaurded.
 * It is desired to have the part reach the conveyor right side up. The entry bump, chute, and diverter should be designed to accomplish this.

Working with other teams
The inspection team must primarily work with the conveyor team to ensure the divertor meshes well with the conveyor start. It must ensure that heights can be adjusted or revised to match that of the conveyor, this includes the chute and divetor system as well as the manual inspection table. The vision system housing must also be designed in such a way work within the conveyor envelope or to incorporate with a possiblly modular conveyor stand and guarding system, ie. 80/20, Faztek, etc.