Gleason Gear Inspection Machine
Designed for manufacturers of automotive, aircraft and other like-sized gears, the 300GMSL offers a single, compact inspection solution for gear measurement and analysis methods for both R&D and production applications.
The 300GMSL is capable of performing tactile probing to support traditional gear feature data collection on spur and helical gears, spiral and straight bevel gears up to 300mm in diameter.
In addition, the platform supports non-contact, laser, full form scanning for a range of workpieces to support gear development efforts where large amounts of data need to be collected faster than possible with conventional tactile probing. Optional features include surface finish measurement and Barkhausen Noise Analysis.
According to the company, the laser scanning probe delivers faster data collection speeds than conventional probing methods with comparable accuracy, making the 300GMSL well-suited for research and development applications such as rapid prototyping and reverse engineering.
The 300GMSL is also suitable for normal production operations requiring high-speed topography inspection as well as increased non-gear inspection capabilities and the ability to inspect soft, compliant materials such as plastic gears.
The optional Advanced Operator Interface adds a number of powerful tools, including video telephony, note pad and voice mail messaging capability along with QR/bar code reading. The Windows-compatible GAMA application software suite provides simple input screens for programming workpiece data.
For more information, visit the Gleason website.
Mitutoyo Linear Scale
The shape and location of the detector track in the aluminum frame are designed to provide a highly effective defense against the contamination of the scale and sensor, even in harsh environments. The sensor-to-scale air gap is approximately 0.4 mm, about 4x as wide as that of conventional optical or electromagnetic induction systems, thereby providing additional protection against dust or oil contamination.
ABS AT1100 Linear Scales are available up to an effective range of 3,040 mm (119.7 in) and are compatible with FANUC Corporation’s serial interface and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s high-speed serial interface.
ABS AT1100 series scales are a special order item.
For more information, visit the Mitutoyo website.
National Instruments Autonomous Vehicle Test Solutions
At the recent Automotive Testing Expo, NI showcased its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Radar Test Solution for performing RF measurements and target simulation for radar sensors, the HIL Simulator based on the new SLSC open architecture for switches, loads and signal conditioning; and the Direct Injector Control Module (DCM) for driving and controlling any type of injector.
- The ADAS Radar Test Solution combines NI’s PXIe-5840 second-generation vector signal transceiver (VST) with banded, frequency-specific upconverters and downconverters designed to test the 76–81 GHz radar band with 1 GHz of real-time bandwidth. Engineers can program the VST’s FPGA with LabVIEW to use the ADAS Test Solution for radar target emulation, in the range from 1 m to 250 m with a resolution of 10 cm.
- NI’s HIL Simulators are built on open standards like PXI and SLSC, giving customers test coverage by taking advantage of a massive breadth of native I/O and signal conditioning that includes cameras and RF for testing automotive radar.
- The DCM is an integrated, turnkey test and measurement device. Built for injector research, validation and testing, it gives customers the flexibility to control and drive a large variety of injectors with complex control solutions and advanced injection profiles.
NI has also extended its platform with an ecosystem of industry-leading partners in the connected car and advanced vehicle technology space. Some of the partners showcased in the NI booth at ATE included Averna for infotainment test, Bloomy for battery management system test, Danlaw for V2X communication, IPG for ADAS simulation and test and Signal.X for in-vehicle noise and vibration analysis.
“From concept to production, NI smarter test solutions can help customers reduce cost across all stages of vehicle development and future proof their test systems against rapidly expanding test requirements,” said Chad Chesney, vice president of data acquisition and embedded systems at NI. “Built on the modular platforms of LabVIEW, VeriStand and PXI, customers gain the cost benefits of commercial off-the-shelf tools and the breadth of measurement and control capabilities to help them maximize test coverage.”
For more information, visit the NI website.
Taylor Hobson Surface Profiler
The Form Talysurf i-Series Multi-Axis system is capable of simultaneous surface finish and contour measurement. The system’s low noise axes and high resolution gauge are designed to ensure measurement integrity while a choice of gauge ranges provides versatility for a variety of applications.
Temperature compensation is standard across all i-Series models, monitoring and feeding back changes in ambient temperature to ensure consistent system performance regardless of environmental effects. This is critical for measurement on the shop floor where external influences can impact system accuracy.
The Form Talysurf i-Series Multi-Axis System is supplied with Taylor Hobson's Q-Link production interface, software built around the Industry 4.0 philosophy. Q-Link is designed for shop floor environments and provides direct communication with SPC software which delivers feedback to manufacturing processes.
Instruments are controlled by barcode scanning and display traceable pass/fail results and automatic summary reports. Component handling and loading is intended to be made easy with dedicated fixtures. Operator mistakes can be prevented with programmed measurement routines and the simultaneous fast axis movements to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
For more information, visit the Taylor Hobson website.
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