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Measuring Threading Tools Automatically



UGT WALTER HELICHECK PRO

For the measurement of complex parameters on taps, WALTER now offers a solution for measuring machines of the HELICHECK series. "This involves two important aspects: on the one hand, with the full functionality to measure all relevant parameters on the threading tool and on the other hand, the fully automated processing of the measurement routine that eliminates the influence of the operator," said a company spokesperson.

"For the measurement of pitch diameter, flank angle, etc., manufacturers of threading tools still use a variety of hand-held measuring devices," continued the spokesperson. "However, these measuring devices have one major disadvantage: They are all designed specifically to one or more of a few parameters, which do not allow the complete measurement of specific geometries, such as are present on the tap. Specially trained staff is necessary when it comes to measuring accurately and reliably by conventional means. The measurement of all relevant parameters is almost impossible, takes a disproportionately long time to carry out and is not in the desired repeatable tolerance since it is dependent from the operator. The logging of the measured results is done almost entirely in a manual way and thus is not optimal and time-consuming.

"WALTER provides the new unique measuring modules within the software Quick Check Modular (QCM). For manufacturers of threading tools it is now possible to measure these tools both tactile and non-contact, fully automatic, fully independent of the user with high precision."

To measure the complete tool geometry, the software Quick Check Modular offers parameterized templates. These will be adjusted and saved via the input of the crucial parameters such as chamfer length, nominal diameter, thread pitch, neck length, position first tooth, flank angle, etc. A measurement program is automatically created, which is processed in the sequence fully automatically from the measuring device and stored in the database. All measurement results can be documented after the measurement as an automatically generated protocol.

"By the described procedure, the operator can also precisely measure highly complex geometries in the simplest way," said the spokesperson. "All measurements are reproducible, eliminating the influence of the operator. A significant added value for the needs of the thread measurement sector."

New Robot Loader

"With the new robot loader for the WALTER measuring machines HELICHECK PLUS and PRO, the unmanned measurement of complex tools is more flexible now," continued the spokesperson. "Depending on the weight and the tool length, up to 2,000 tools with a maximum weight of 1.5 kg and a maximum length of 280 mm can be automatically loaded into the measuring machine. Each tool is measured, recorded and separated on the pallets distinguishing between good tools or scrap. Due to the fully integrated control software, a user-friendly and simple operation is given. The loading of four pallets is ergonomic and comfortable from the front of the robot loader housing. Optionally, an automatic collet change for different tool diameters is available."

For more information contact:

UNITED GRINDING North America, Inc.

510 Earl Blvd.

Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-859-1975

info@grinding.com

www.grinding.com

Southwest

E. TX

Charles Harter

CJ Harter & Son Machinery Inc.

550 Westcott, Suite 375

Houston, TX 77007

713-227-7221

harterhou@sbcglobal.nex

AR, LA

Steve Wherry

Cardinal Machinery

7535 Appling Center Dr.

Memphis, TN 38133

901-377-3107

s.wherry@cardinalmachinery.com

www.cardinalmachinery.com

NM

Mike Geoffroy

The Geoffroy Company, Inc.

5910 S. University Blvd, C-18 #211

Greenwood Village, CO 80121

303-756-3684

TGCIdenver@comcast.net

Southeast

AL, MS, TN, FL (Panhandle)

Steve Wherry

Cardinal Machinery

7535 Appling Center Dr.

Memphis, TN 38133

901-377-3107

s.wherry@cardinalmachinery.com

www.cardinalmachinery.com

VA, NC, SC, GA

David Chesnutt

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.

13607 South Point Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28273

704-587-0507

dchesnutt@methodsmachine.com

www.methodsmachine.com

Northeast

NY (All Except NYC & Long Island)

Gordon Britton

Britton Machinery Sales, Inc.

330 Castlebar Rd.

Rochester, NY 14610

585-721-4160

gbritton@brittonmachinery.com

W. PA

Mark Henne

Marcus Machinery

106 Bellefield Court

Gibsonia, PA 15044

412-862-0803

mark.henne@marcusmachinery.com

www.marcusmachinery.com

WV

Art Seyler

Ellison Technologies

5333 Muhlhauser Rd.

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-874-2736

aseyler@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

DE, MD, NJ, E. PA, NY (NYC & Long Island)

Chris Cowan

Tuckahoe Trading

94 N. Hamilton St.

Doylestown, PA 18901

215-345-9275

chris@tuckahoetrading.com

www.tuckahoetrading.com

Midwest

MN, ND, SD, N. IA, W. WI

Dan Hales

Hales Machine Tool Inc.

2730 Niagara Lane North

Plymouth, MN 55447

763-553-1711

dhales@halesmachinetool.com

www.halesmachinetool.com

NE, S. IA

Ken Erickson

Erickson Machine Tools

409 Market Ave.

Story City, IA 50248

515-733-4361

ken@ericksonmachine.com

www.ericksonmachine.com

E. WI

Bob Stoltz

Merwin Stoltz Company

N52 W13325 Falls Creek Court

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

800-923-6255

bstoltz@dgisupply.com

www.merwin-stoltz.com

MO

David Smith

CJ Smith Machinery Company

2275 Cassens Dr., Suite 123

Fenton, MO 63026

636-349-7757

dsmith@cjsmith-machinery.com

www.cjsmith-machinery.com

MO, KS, S. IL

Bill Enright

Dynamic Machine Tools LTD

84 Hubble Drive, Suite 200

O'Fallon, MO 63368

636-329-9734

benright@dynamicmachinetool.com

www.dynamicmachinetool.com

IN, N. IL

Chris Tauber

Integrated Machinery Systems

101 North Prospect Ave.

Itasca, IL 60143

630-250-8305

chris.tauber@imscnc.com

www.imscnc.com

KY

John Stephenson

Tri-S

3 North Shaw Lane

Fort Thomas, KY 41075

859-380-5909

trisjohn@fuse.com

KY, OH

Art Seyler

Ellison Technologies

5333 Muhlhauser Rd.

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-874-2736

aseyler@ellisontechnologies.com

www.ellisontechnologies.com

MI

Brad Contrucci

Tooling Systems Sales

1782 Apple Ridge Court

Rochester Hills, MI 48306

248-656-2035

bradc@tssgrinding.com

www.toolingsystemssales.com

West

AZ

Richard Adams

Adams Machinery

215 S. Rockford Dr., Suite 101

Tempe, AZ 85281

480-968-3711

dick@adamsmachineryaz.com

www.adamsmachineryaz.com

S. CA

Jay Davis

DMARK Corporation

10552 Humbolt St.

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

562-799-9010

jdavis@dmarkcorp.com

www.dmarkcorp.com

NV, N. CA

John Franchuk

Die Mold Machinery

300F Danville Boulevard #323

Alamo, CA 94507

925-831-0920

john@diemoldmachinery.com

www.diemoldmachinery.com

CO, E. WY

Mike Geoffroy

The Geoffroy Company, Inc.

5910 S. University Blvd, C-18 #211

Greenwood Village, CO 80121

303-756-3684

TGCIdenver@comcast.net

MT, UT, S. ID, W. WY

James Grisley

JM Grisley Machine Tools, Inc.

1485 South 300 West St.

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801-486-7519

sales@jmgrisley.com

www.jmgrisley.com

OR, WA, N. ID

Gary Anderegg

Machine Toolworks, Inc.

14600 Interurban Avenue South

Tukwila, WA 98168

206-575-3390

ganderegg@machinetoolworks.com

www.machinetoolworks.com

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