Retrofit Solution Gives New Life Transforming CMM Operations

January 21, 2025January 16, 2025 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

PWO SEE d.o.o., a prominent manufacturing company based in Serbia, recently overcame critical challenges with their WENZEL Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) through an innovative retrofit solution. The company’s aging equipment posed a significant threat to quality control and operational efficiency, but a cutting-edge upgrade has turned their challenges into a success story.

The Challenge

PWO SEE faced multiple technical hurdles with their existing CMM including the doriginal controller jeopardized machine reliability, outdated software was incompatible with current manufacturing standards and the company needed to align its technology infrastructure with organizational changes following new ownership.

Traditional retrofit approaches were deemed inadequate due to the need for extensive software program rewrites and the risk of operational disruptions.

The Solution

To address the issues, NM3Diberica, a specialized CMM service provider, introduced the Chameleon Type R controller from EasyCMM as the optimal retrofit solution. This advanced technology offered included:

A direct replacement for the failing original controller.
Seamless integration with the Hexagon PC-DMIS software.
Minimal disruption to existing measurement processes.
Full compatibility with Hexagon’s CMM network standards.

The CMM retrofit implementation was completed in record time allowing PWO SEE to resume full operational capacity with minimal CMM downtime.

The Chameleon Type R retrofit delivered transformative results for PWO SEE:

Operational Continuity: The upgrade transformed an aging CMM into a modern, high-performance measurement system.

Technological Alignment: Full compatibility with the company’s CMM network was achieved.

Cost Efficiency: The retrofit avoided the significant expense of replacing the entire machine.

Long-term Reliability: Over 12 months of continuous operation demonstrated consistent, dependable performance.

The Chameleon controller retrofit provided PWO SEE with a strategic, cost-effective solution that extended the life of their WENZEL CMM. The upgrade not only aligned the machine’s capabilities with organizational requirements but also minimized capital expenditures and operational disruptions.

EasyCMM ensures seamless integration and interoperability across various CMM brands and software. Their advanced technologies optimize calibration and retrofitting processes, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and extending the lifespan of CMM equipment.

For more information: www.easycmm.com

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