7 Axe

This 7 axis robotic arm was designed and built by Nova Technology to visually inspect gas turbine components without disassembling the turbine.  The computer controlled arm performs complex multi-axis moves to position its two high resolution cameras through a 3/4" gap.

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System Features:

• 7 axis robotic arm

• "Teach" and "Playback" modes for easy programming

• Motion paths stored on computer hard drive 

• Fits through 3/4" gap!!

• PC based joystick controls all 7 axes, lights, and focus

• Dual high resolution cameras.

• Manual focus controls allow inspection of components 1/2" from the camera lens to infinity.

• Adjustable lamp for precise lighting

• VCR records video feed from inspection cameras

• Video micrometer accurately measures defects

•  Operates at temperatures up to 120°F

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Software Features:

• Easy to use Windows based control software

• Simple one-touch controls to move to the next inspection point

• Program stops at each inspection point and allows the operator to pan and tilt the cameras

• Arm position is overlayed onto the video feed and recorded

• Digital frame grabber

• Manual overrides to control individual axes

• Position based teach mode.

• Store an unlimited number of motion paths on PC's hard drive.

• Custom software available.