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."
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