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Metal Stamping Press
Challenge
In metal stamping press applications, metal sheets must be placed and properly indexed on
the press before stamping. A solution is needed to verify that a metal sheet is present and that
it is positioned correctly on the press to reduce the risk of material waste and/or damage to the
press die. Metal parts are reflective, which can be difficult for many sensors to detect, and the
background is often a similar color.
Solution
The Q5X sensor can both verify part presence and ensure that parts are properly indexed by
verifying the leading edge of the material in the press. In addition, the Q5X can reliably detect
shiny objects even at an acute angle. With background suppression, the sensor can ignore
anything located beyond the cutoff point. Furthermore, with a range of up to 2 m, the Q5X can
be mounted safely outside of the harsh process environment, reducing the risk of damage to
the sensor, which saves replacement and maintenance costs.
Shiny or metal
Shiny Target Applications
• Powertrain and Suspension Assembly
• End Effector Part Detection in Rack
• Part-in-Place
• Motion Complete
