Robotic proof set assembly at SF...

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• keyman64 Posts: 15,550 ✭✭✭✭✭

  August 12, 2015 6:02AM

  Interesting. I kept reading the word "defects" in the article but kept thinking "fewer errors" for collectors.

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• TopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭

  August 12, 2015 6:25AM

  I wonder if this infringes on PCGS's patent for computerized grading
  
  The system replaces a labor-intensive system installed in 1999 that required significant manual inspection of coins and plastic lenses, checking for damage that would prompt removing the coins or lens from the assembly system.
  
  The new robotically controlled digital inspection assembly inspects each coin and lens at each phase of the assembly operation. Coins and lenses can be rejected if they fail to meet quality control specifications. If defects are found, the system will shut off for the defective item’s removal, and then restart.
  
  

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• Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 2:09AM

  Aahh....the wonder of computers. More unemployed humanoids. Fantastic! All in the quest for quality control of essentially worthless widgets.

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• ctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 2:13AM

  BUMMER .......................

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• WoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 4:12AM

  The robotics look for packaging errors not errors on the actual coins themselves.

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• ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 4:17AM

  Robotics are quickly entering all phases of our lives.... cars, assembly lines, medical operations, retail and many others. Cheers, RickO

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• BackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 5:40AM

  
  
  << <i>Aahh....the wonder of computers. More unemployed humanoids. Fantastic! All in the quest for quality control of essentially worthless widgets. >>
  
  This isn't necessarily true.
  
  As someone who's written code and implemented systems for the past few decades, there will always be a need to update and implement new software and hardware. The jobs have just shifted from one sector to another. (If indeed the Mint had anyone doing quality control in the first place. There are probably many here who will claim they do/did not.)

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• davewesen Posts: 6,691 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 5:57AM

  I suspect some interesting errors will now be released

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• derryb Posts: 37,710 ✭✭✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 6:20AM

  Will result in fewer PF/PR70s.

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• epcjimi1 Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 6:38AM

  US Mint QC If, then, else statement -
  
  If coin is present, continue, stop.

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• Pistareen Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭

  October 11, 2015 9:30AM

  This is a very old idea. I once owned a set of schematics prepared by ITT for Mary Brooks (Mint Director from 1969 to 1977) laying out the planchet-to-mailing envelope robotic automation of proof set production. It apparently didn't catch on then, but the idea was discussed 40 years ago.
  
  The current owner of the schematic is a member here, so perhaps he will post an image of it.

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