Advanced Measuring System

Abstract

The proposed measuring system is a practical method of measuring linear objects, straight or angular, of variable length, and with great precision. The system uses a digital measuring system, consisting of a motor connected to a stopper that can be moved to the required cutting position, a mechanical movement system consisting of a screw and ball nut and a locking device with a rotary offset. The electronic system consists of a Human Machine Interface (HMI) data input, an electronic measuring controller, and a servo motor with an encoder for high precision distance measurement. The whole system is coordinated by software which allows for several measurement options: in inches, illustrated with either decimals or fractions, or in millimeters. The user input and stopper position are displayed in real time. The device facilitates the adjustment of speed and acceleration parameters. Additionally, the offset dimensions can vary according to user-defined lengths. The graphical interface is very user-friendly and consists of 5 pages for various settings and display of information.