The electrification of conventional powertrains and the development of new electric drive units is also involving gear manufacturing. Electrified transmissions are subject to several challenges and requirements. Notably, the number of gear wheels is significantly reduced in electric vehicles due to the use of one or two-speed reducers instead of the classic manual or twin-clutch gearboxes.
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Roughness has been measured in manufacturing industries for decades, mostly on the profile. In the meantime, however, there is already an international standard that provides specifications for surface roughness measurement. ISO 25178 specifies three-dimensional texture parameters, operators, applicable technology and calibration requirements for the non-contact measurement method.
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A lot of manufacturing processes require a CAD model. If you’re creating one for an existing object, it’s much easier to work from a 3D scan than from scratch. In the world of 3D scanning, this approach is called a scan-to-CAD workflow, and it’s what enabled a renowned automotive manufacturer to swiftly transform a sleek prototype into a manufacturable model.
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The Quality Assurance department at the Wuppertal plant consists of three teams: Quality Planning, which starts early in development projects; Quality Assurance for series production; and the measuring room with five employees.
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RODE, the acronym for RObotic DEpalletiser, is a pioneering product from AWL. The robotic solution is able to efficiently process packages randomly arranged on a pallet, setting it apart from conventional systems.
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Bowers Group has assisted DPMS in the development of an advanced rail tip measurement solution that reduces inspection of milling wheels time by 97.5%, transforming industry standards. Collaborating with its distributor, H. Roberts, Bowers Group worked to construct a tailored solution for the tip measurement station, enabling the system to work effectively and offer improved accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.
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Several steel surface defects, such as longitudinal and off-corner cracks, originate from the continuous casting process. Casting speeds and temperatures, cooling rates, and the chemical composition of different steel grades can contribute to the problem, leading to reworked or even scrapped production.
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Leuze laser diffuse reflection light scanners also monitor the unloading of the cells from a GLT into a module line from Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering.
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SPS Technologies, a world-leading specialist fasteners, assemblies and precision components manufacturer for the aerospace sector has increased productivity by 23%, which equates to 273 additional productive hours per week across 15 machines, after utilising smart technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics.
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IntriPlex Technologies, a global leader in precision metal-stamping solutions, continues to push the boundaries of manufacturing excellence by integrating Nikon Metrology’s cutting-edge iNEXIV VMA-2520 video measuring system into its California facility.
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