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<\/a><\/p>\nStrama-MPS\u2019 machines are capable of producing ten million cams a year. This means up to 20 million measurements a year for the touch probe. But to date, there have been no problems with the systems \u2013 not even the probe styli have needed replacement, and this in a system that has been in service for five years. The measurements are performed in a TWIN structure, which means that two cams are measured simultaneously alongside one another in about two seconds. During the process, the measurements are transferred to the controller and visualised on the control screen in the form of a \u201cmeasuring line\u201d. This allows the machine operator to immediately recognise any trends in the measurements, enabling them to adjust the program before the tolerance range of 1\/100 of a millimetre is exceeded. Tool costs are also reduced as a result of the workpiece measurement \u2013 because measurement is performed in the machine, the finishing tools can be used until the end of their service life. The result is a 100% stable process with 100% compliant workpieces.<\/p>\n
Because a machine operator is often responsible for three or more machines, setup time plays an important role alongside cycle time. The use of the TC76 touch probe has enabled Strama-MPS to reduce the type-specific setup costs while also offering the customer an easier and more reliable setup process. Setup involves placing the outer form of the cam with the touch probe on four points and displaying the values on the machine controller. This data is used by the operator to position the clamping device so that the finishing diameter is located at the centre of the cam. The outer points are probed using the ruby ball at the bottom of the stylus. A special stylus is part of BLUM\u2019s standard range, enabling both lightning-fast part measurement and part set-up in this particular application. Strama-MPS\u2019 in-house production incidentally also makes use of Blum-Novotest measurement technologies, with a laser measuring system and a touch probe present in almost all of the 25 machining centres.<\/p>\n
Blum-Novotest\u2019s measurement technology has absolutely proven its worth at Strama-MPS. The TC76 touch probe is a standard feature of the special-purpose machining system and is expected to remain so. The engineering company was wholly impressed by the complete product & service package. \u201cWhen developing a process with minimal cycle times, we need experts in all areas. Working together with BLUM, we\u2019ve managed to perfect the measuring sequence so that our customers can now enjoy a comprehensively high-quality package,\u201d concluded Markus Noack positively. \u201cThe quality of the touch probe is also superb without a doubt. When we were searching for a new measurement solution, we were quick to choose the BLUM TC76.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
20 million high-speed measurements each year with touch probe TC76 Straubing-based Strama-MPS\u2019 machining centres offer maximum efficiency and productivity thanks in part to their rotary indexing design, but also thanks to Blum-Novotest touch probes. Two TC76 touch probes simultaneously measure two cams in about two seconds with a measuring speed of 3 m\/min. Strama-MPS\u2019 special-purpose<\/p>\n