| Application
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Description
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| Panel Measurement
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- Individual Panel measurement
- Assembled body panels
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| Surface Measurement
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- Component verification
- Stamping and die measurements
- Real time inspection
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| Deformation Measurement
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- Deformation due to changes in position or attitude of components
- Deformation due to load
- Dynamic measurement
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| Repeatability check
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- Repeatability of individual components
- Assembly tool repeatability studies
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| Jig Verification
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- Periodic inspection of jigs
- Verification after initial build
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| Component Alignment
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- Alignment of key features and hinge lines
- Alignment of manufactured components to body
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| Shape analysis
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- Measurement of parts to verify shape fit to CAD surface mode
- Verification of shape under load
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| Transportation check
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- Check of built components after transportation to customer or from suppliers
- Check of jigs before and after delivery
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| Robotic adjustments
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- Adjustment of robotic equipment
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| Production line measurements
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- Dimensional checks of cars during build cycle
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Automotive Applications
See below for application reports describing the V-STARS measurement.