Development of a Jig for CMM Measurements on AutoStore Bins

Abstract

The AutoStore Bins are highly technical plastic products manufactured with injection moulding. To ensure the production parameters are within given specifications, CMM scanning is done on samples from the production.

To fulfil the company’s specifications and guidelines, measurements need to be taken around the Bin, extracted with CMM equipment. Today’s internal setup does not fulfil the specifications, and challenges both the time consumption (two scans instead of one) and the ergonomics for the scanning operators.

This master’s thesis project searches for a solution to the problem by developing a new measuring jig. The product is developed with the existing Bin designs in focus. Important customer attributes are followed to ensure that the product meet the expectations from the users. There are no current existing solutions on the market, as the AutoStore Bin is a tailormade product. This project presents different alternatives and solution concepts, where the final solution is supported with analysis, technical drawings and datasheets.