Automated Inspection for Quality Control in the Flexible Manufacturing Laboratory at Western Kentucky University

该项目每年向156多名本科生介绍柔性制造中用于质量控制的自动检测技术。学生使用三坐标测量机和双摄像头视觉系统进行精密测量；将机床安装在机床夹具中；进行机床性能研究；以及在加工操作前后对零件进行100%检查。这对西肯塔基州计算机集成制造技术专业的学生来说意义重大，因为它为学生在进入工业之前提供了自动化检测仪器的动手体验。这一奖励由首席调查员所在机构提供的等额奖金相匹配。

This project introduces over 156 undergraduates per year to automated inspection techniques for quality control in flexible manufacturing. Students use a coordinate measuring machine and a two camera vision system for precision measurement; to set machine tools in machine tool holders; to conduct machine tool capability studies; and to perform a 100% inspection of parts before and after machining operations. This is significant for the Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology major at Western Kentucky because it provides the student hands-on experience with automated inspection instrumentation prior to entry into industry. This award is being matched by an equal amount from the principal investigator's institution.