Automated pallet inspection and repair

A method of automated pallet repair, comprising the steps of:

• using a scanning device to create a three-dimensional data map of a pallet for detecting gaps and protrusions in the pallet;
• filtering the three-dimensional data map into a two-dimensional image of on/off values by using a dynamically created height value, corresponding to a reference plane or set threshold offset above a board surface of the pallet;
• creating a recipe of repair operations from the three-dimensional data map;
• and
• transporting the pallet to at least one repair station in accordance with the recipe.

A method of automated pallet repair, comprising the steps of:

• using a scanning device to generate a three-dimensional data map of a pallet, the three-dimensional data map including features, dimensions and topography of the pallet;
• filtering the three-dimensional data map into a two-dimensional image comprising on/off values by using a dynamically created height value corresponding to a reference plane above a board surface of the pallet;
• generating a recipe of repair operations based on the filtered three-dimensional data map;
• and
• transporting the pallet to at least one repair station based on the recipe.

A method of automated pallet repair, comprising the steps of:

• using a scanning device to generate a three-dimensional data map of a pallet, the three-dimensional data map including features, dimensions and topography of the pallet;
• filtering the three-dimensional data map into a two-dimensional image comprising on/off values by using a dynamically created height value corresponding to set threshold offset above a board surface of the pallet;
• generating a recipe of repair operations based on the filtered three-dimensional data map;
• and
• transporting the pallet to at least one repair station based on the recipe.