WSP – SpaceTrak System
15019 Technology Dr.
Shelby Twp, MI 48315
PH: (586) 247-9400
FX: (586) 247-9404
The Mission
To be the preferred provider of position control systems that enables customers to produce quality product the first time.
The Company
� Products:
� SpaceTrak™ Position System: True Spatial position system
� Vision-In-Box Machine Vision: Completely Integrated Vision Solution
� Image Capture System: Capture and store images at End of the Line
� Industries:
� Any Industry that assembles and manufactures products
� Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Transportation
� Applications:
� Work Area: Indexed assembly line, work station and repair station
� Sensor Use: Sensor can be installed on the tool and torque arm
� Examples: Engine Rod, Oil Pan, AC Compressor, Wind Turbine
� Product Support:
� Installation, setup, training and onsite/phone support
� Sales and Local Support:
� Provided by distributors located in your area
Complete Products and Services
SpaceTrak™ Position System
� Products: True Spatial Position System� 6D System – 6 degrees of freedom – Accuracy 3mm – Move Sensor Center to tip
� 3D System – 3 degrees of freedom – Accuracy 6mm
� 2D System – 2 degrees of freedom – Accuracy 6mm
� System Components:� Tracker: Creates tracking volume for the sensor
� Sensor: Installed on the tool, torque tube or torque arm
� Controller: Setup jobs/positions, visual guide, integrate to tool and line PLC
� Applications Areas:
� For use with Fastening or Riveting
� Indexed assembly line, work station and repair station
� Machine vision integrated assembly station
� Standalone workstation with part locking, anti tie down
� Moving assembly line (in future)
� Interface:
� Tool Interface: Ethernet (Atlas Copco, Stanley, Bosch), Discrete (all)
� PLC Interface: Ethernet (Control Logix), Discrete (all)
WSP SpaceTrak system is a spatial tracking technology that works similar to GPS for a local area. Like satellites,
the Tracker is installed around the work area to create a spatial tracking envelope; the SpaceTrak sensor is
installed on a tool, or a tool holder, and delivers reliable tool location with 3-6mm accuracy
SpaceTrak™ System Benefits
� Increased Productivity� Visual guided assembly
� Select parameters based on position
� Eliminate manual product identification
� Reduce assembly rework and scrapping
� Increased Quality:� Eliminate missing bolts by counting bolts with position
� Enforce tightening order
� Use right tool on right part
� Eliminate re-hits
� Use correct parameter every time
� Reduce Costs:
� Eliminate scrapping
� Eliminate containment
� Optimize processes
� Eliminate rework
� Process and operator efficiency
Greatly Benefits Productivity, Quality and Costs
6D – SpaceTrak™ System
Position Controller
Corded
Position Data
Install…
…Configure…
…Use…
---In about an hour---
Several Position Applications Possible
Sensor
Satellite Tracker
Sensor
Can be installed on the tool or arm
corded
Single sensor for all configurations
Satellite Tracker
Oval spatial tracking volume
Tracking distance 10’ or 12’
Can be daisy chained for larger area
The tracker and sensor are connected to the position controller. The position controller consists of software
that uses ultrasonic time of flight methods, closed loop communications and triangulation methods to
generate 3D position data.
3D – SpaceTrak™ System
SATELLITE
TRACKER
Sensor
Position Controller
Cord or Cordless
Position Data
Install…
…Configure…
…Use…
---In about an hour---
Several Position Applications Possible
Sensor
Can be installed on the tool or arm
Can be with a cord or cordless
Different sensor for different range
Satellite Tracker
Conical spatial tracking volume
Tracking distance 6’, 10’ or 15’
Can be daisy chained for larger area
The tracker and sensor are connected to the position controller. The position controller consists of software
that uses optical properties, open loop communications and triangulation methods to generate generate 3D
position data.
Case Studies
Oil Pan Install
Concern� Missing bolt found on ZH2 oil pan
� Pulse tool installs 15 bolts in 16 seconds
Implementation� Sensor installed on the tool
� Interface to the tool with Discrete IO
� Line PLC initiates the job
Benefits� Pokeyoke secure location and torque.
� Decreased training time for operation
� Effective visual aid for training
� Flexible and expandable
Sensor
Operator Display
Not
secured
Tracker
Results� Zero missed bolts found since
implementing WSP SpaceTrak system
� No change in bolt install time
Tracker
provides
4x3x3
cubic foot of
Spatial
tracking
volume
3D System
Reman Engine Rod Install
Concern� Missing bolts found on Rod Install
� Stanley DC tool installs up to 128 bolts on 8, 12, and 16 cylinder engines
� Need to follow a specific order
Implementation� Sensor installed on the torque arm
� Camera installed on the tool
� In position lights installed on the arm
� Encoder installed on the crank shaft
� Badge reader initiates the job
� Prints and sends results to CAT network
Operator Display
Results� Zero missed bolts found since
implementing WSP SpaceTrak system
� Operator process changed but no perceptible impact on install time
� Changes parameter set for location
� Forces order of install
Position
Lightbox
Inspection
Camera
Tracker
provides a
14x6x6
cubic feet of
spatial
tracking
volume
6D System
Wind Turbine Wheel Assembly
Concern� Ensure that all bolts are installed
� Atlas Copco DC tool installs 36 bolts on the wheel strength rods
� Select correct parameter set
Implementation� Sensor installed on the tool
� In position light installed on the tool
� Various angle approach for bolts
� Sensor tip offset required
� Connects to line PLC
Operator Display
Results� Zero missed bolts found since
implementing WSP SpaceTrak system
� Operator follows a specific install pattern, does not allow deviation
� Changes parameter set for the location
Sensor
On Tool
Tracker
Grid
Tracker
Provides
10x6x6
cubic feet of
spatial
tracking
volume
6D System
Transfer Bed Assembly
Concern� Ensure that all bolts are installed
� Ingresoll Rand DC tool installs 36 bolts on the wheel strength rods
� Lock part with anti-tie down
� Select correct parameter set
� Prints barcode label at end of job
Implementation� Sensor installed on the tool
� Job starts with two hand anti-tie-down
� Controller locks the part in place
� Interfaces to Zebra printer for barcode
Operator Display
Results� Zero missed bolts found since
implementing WSP SpaceTrak system
� Operator follows a specific install pattern, does not allow deviation
Tracker
Sensor
Tracker
provide a
9x6x3
Cubic feet of
spatial
tracking
volume
3D System
AC Compressor Assembly
Concern� Ensure that all bolts are installed
� Ensure proper order is followed
� AtlasCopco DC tool installs 4 bolts on 3 different parts
� Mobis MES will trigger the job
� Select correct parameter set
Implementation� Sensor installed on a simple arm
� Tracker is installed over the work area
� Controller is connected to MES via Ethernet
Operator Display
Results� Zero missed bolts found since
implementing WSP SpaceTrak system
� Operator follows a specific install pattern, does not allow deviation
Tracker
Sensor
Tracker
provide a
6x3x3
Cubic feet of
spatial
tracking
volume
Light-box
provides
Tool-in-
position and
tool results
with colored
lights
3D System
Current Customers