Inprocess Measuring on
Machine Tools
Philipp Ehrenreich
Sales Manager Europa
m&h Inprocess Messtechnik GmbH
13. April 2016 – OKUMA-Parndorf, Demo-Center
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Brands you can trust
Brown & Sharpe (USA, 2001) DEA (Italy, 2001) Leitz(Germany, 2001) PC-DMIS (USA, 2001) m&h (Germany, 2008)
Leica Geosystems (Switzerland, 2005) JMTC (China, 2006)
CE Johansson (Sweden, 2002) TESA (Switzerland, 2001)
ROMER / CIMCORE (France/USA, 2004) Sheffield(USA, 2004) Cognitens (Israel, 2007) JMTC (China, 2006)
Serein Metrology (China, 2010) Optiv (Germany, 2009)
Seven Ocean (China, 2011) VERO Software / VISI (Germany, 2014) Q-DAS (Germany, 2015)
Werte in Klammern bedeuten Herkunftsland des Unternehmens sowie Jahr des Erwerbs
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Railway
Research & Education
Pulp & Paper
Shipbuilding
Precision Industry
Power Generation
Heavy Industry Mould & Die
Domestic
Appliances
Medical Technology
Foundries
Ironworks
Aerospace
Automotive
Watch-making industry Reverse Engineering
Machine industry
… in more than 100
industrial segments!
Our products you’ll find…
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m&h COMPANY HISTORY
2012
Market launches:
• Compact Laser Tool Setter
• Infrared Touch Probe system Low Force
• Tow new Cable Tool Setter systems
2011
Market launches:
• Laser Tool Setter LTS35.65
• Radio-wave system RWP38.41 and RWT35.50
• Software PC-DMIS NC Gage V2.0 and 3D Form Inspect V2.6
2009
Market launches:
• Laser Tool Setter LTS35.60
• Temperatur Probe systems
• Radio-wave and Infrared Tool Setters
• Software PC-DMIS NC Gage and 3D Form Inspect V2.4
2008• m&h – Part of HEXAGON AB
• Market launch THERMO-LOCK® technology
2003 Market launch of new Radio-wave Touch Probe
2002Market launches:
• HDR technology (High Data Rate)
• Software 3D Form Inspect
1999 Market launch of new Infrared Touch Probe
1993 Market launch of first Radio-wave System with 433MHz
1991• Company foundation by Wolfgang Madlener and Wilfried Veil
• Market launch of first Infrared Touch Probe system
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LOCATION m&h
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You need:
• Product information?
• Application assistance?
• Product demonstration?
• Troubleshooting?
• Telephone support?
WE ARE YOUR SOLUTION PARTNER!
– our worldwide field engineers will support you until your problem is solved!
CUSTOMER SERVICE WORLDWIDE
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COMPETENCE CENTERS WORLDWIDE– 24HRS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CC-Headquarters / Europe
CC-Asia
CC- Americas
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COMPETENCE CENTERS WORLDWIDE – 24 HRS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Hexagon Metrology competence centers and m&h representations all over the world, offering
quick and targeted service. Our highly trained and qualified technicians will support you with
competence and reliability worldwide, 24hrs.
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CERTIFICATES AND PATENTS
ISO 9001:2008 • Quality Management System
• Implemented by our employees
• Guarantees highest quality standards
• Best basis for a trusting and long-term relationship
Qualified Siemens
Solution Partner
• Certified Siemens Solution Partner Automation
• Tailor-made solutions of outstanding quality
• Certification of our excellent know-how of solutions
m&h Patents • More than 10 active patents
• In more than 15 countries
• Several pending patents
• m&h – Power of innovation
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m&h INFRARED PROBES
m&h IRP25.50
1. Reliable HDR+ infrared transmission
2. ITE technology – pre-positioning with high-speed
3. Safe, reliable activation methods
4. Patented dual-probe-technology
5. Chameleon-technology
m&h IRP40.01
• HDR (High Data Rate) infrared transmission
• ITE technology (Intelligent Trigger Evaluation) – pre-positioning with High
Speed
• Patented THERMO-LOCK® technology
• Up to 440 hours of continuous use before battery change
m&h IRP40.40-LF
• With constant very low trigger forces
• HDR (High Data Rate) infrared transmission
• Patented THERMO-LOCK® technology
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m&h TEMPERATURE PROBES
m&h IRP25.50-TP
1. HDR+ (High Data Rate) infrared transmission
2. Measures the workpiece temperature fully automatically before and during
machining
3. The only infrared temperature probe on the market!
m&h RWTP20.44
• Proven and safe SCS technology
• Reliable and unambiguous activation mechanisms ensure a smooth
measuring procedure
• The only radio-wave temperature probe on the market!
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m&hPRODUCTIONPROBE
m&h PP41.00
1. High precision measuring unit
2. Operation suitable for the workshop
a) Sturdy and protected – IP68:EN60529
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m&h TOOL SETTER
TECHNICAL INNOVATION
a) Tool setter system from the tool magazine
b) Quick mounting on optional base plate, or directlyon the machine table
c) Tool setter systems which can be shared between different machines
THE HIGHEST PRECISION AND FAST TOOL CONTROL
a) Repeatability from 0.5 µm on
b) Fast m&h tool measuring cycles
c) Very low trigger forces permit the measurementof delicate tools
EASY HANDLING IN THE WORKSHOP
a) User-friendly handling and easy alignment
b) Compact design
c) Sturdy and durable protected –IP68:EN60529
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m&h TOOL SETTER
m&h TS35.20
1. Fast m&h tool measuring cycles
2. Compact design
3. Sturdy and durable protected
4. Fast and easy alignment
m&h TS35.30
• Fast tool breakage control
• Compact design
• Sturdy and durable protected
• Fast and easy alignment
m&h IRT35.70
• HDR (High Data Rate) infrared transmission
• Simple, quick & repeatable manual positioning
• Sturdy and durable protected
• Can be shared for different machining areas or machines
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m&h TOOL SETTER
m&h IRPT35.40
1. HDR (High Data Rate) infrared transmission
2. The only tool measuring system from the tool magazine!
3. Sturdy and durable protected
m&h RWT35.50
• Proven and safe SCS technology
• Simple, quick & repeatable manual positioning
• Can be shared for different machining areas or machines
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m&h LASER TOOL SETTER
HIGHEST ACCURACY
a) Repeatability of 0.2 µm
b) Tool cleaning using Laval nozzle with supersonic pressure
c) TCS technology (True Cutting Scan) – for highest precision
OPTIMAL PROTECTED
a) Optimal protection of the optics by means ofpneumatic shutter unit
b) Sturdy and durable protected –IP68:EN60529
FAST AND COPIOUS MEASURMENT CYCLES
a) Fast and precise measurement of tool length and tool radius
b) Single cutting edge control for breakage or tool wear
c) Correction or monitoring of runout, tool change andclamping errors
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m&h LASER TOOL SETTER
m&h LTS35.65
1. Standard laser measuring device for cost-effective standard usage
2. Optimal protection of the optics by means of pneumatic shutter unit
3. Very straightforward electrical and pneumatic connections
m&h LTS35.65-23
• Compact laser measuring device – the smallest in its class
• Very straightforward electrical and pneumatic connections
• Highest protection class for long service life
m&h LTS35.60
• Hig-End Laser tool setter with highest precision and optimised optics
• Housing made of stainless steel – no uncontrolled thermal expansion
• Perfect protection of the optics by means of innovative shutter unit
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m&h SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
SETTING A NEW STANDARD
a) PC-DMIS NC Gage installed directly on a control
b) 3D Form Inspect since 2002 a leader in the market!
c) Software options for various applications
USER FRIENDLY SOFTWARE
a) PC-DMIS NC Gage with innovative teach-in-method
b) 3D Form Inspect with self explanatory user interface
CALIBRATION STRATEGY
a) PC-DMIS NC Gage with the same mathematic as CMM software
b) PC-DMIS NC Gage with Kinematic Setup
– The basis for precision on 5-axis machines
c) 3D Form Inspect with patented calibration strategy by m&h
d) 5-axis calibration for maximum precision
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m&h SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
PC-DMIS NC Gage
1. With innovative teach-in-method
2. With the same mathematic as CMM software
3. Kinematic Setup at any time
m&h 3D FORM INSPECT
• With patented calibration strategy by m&h
• With self explanatory user interface
• Best-Fit Option
m&h MEASUREMENT MACROS
• Fast measurement macros
• Support for touch probes, temperature probes, tool setter and laser tool
setter
NC Gage v3.0
5 Axis Measurement Multi-Talent
Now Measures on Multipurpose Machines
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – On Machine Metrology Center
NC Gage makes measuring nearly as simple as using a
caliper
No macro coding for the machine operator to learn
Teach-in operation
NC Gage is powerful:
Kinematic Setup
Advanced Features, GD&T, CMM Math
5 Axis Measurement
NC Gage does the job
Quick Set-ups
Full automatic operation
Clear reporting
Feedback to control
NC Gage puts powerful measurement in the hands of the operator
Reporting
Zero
Point
Setting
Teach In
Measure
ment
Kinematic
Setup
Tool
Setting
Statistics
Collection
Real-Time
Feedback
Sensor
Mgmt.
Common
User
Experience
PC-DMIS NC Gage
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – It’s Easy
Work using the panel soft keys or
touch screen
Follow NC Gage‘s Visual
Navigator step-by-step to
understand complex tasks
Programs are created quickly und
can be played back as blocks or
fully automatically
PC-DMIS NC Gage’s teach-in with Visual Navigator
Clear instructions and the visual navigator guide the operator thru the teach-in process
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – It‘s Powerful
Kinematic Setup: set up / confirm rotary axes on a machine in just minutes
Teach-in a sphere on the table.
Enter the number of points and positions to
measure
Enter a safe height location
Go!
Use the report to evaluate your machine or have
NCG write the results back to variables on the
control.
Have confidence in your machine!
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – It’s Powerful
NC Gage includes 3D features
Offers more than standard macros :
• 3D Features
• Form & Position (GD&T)
• Distances Angles
• 5 Axis Measurement
And PC-DMIS NC Gage is built on
the math engine of our CMM
software, the math is PTB-certified,
and is expandable to include
advanced algorithms as well.
PC-DMIS NC Gage offers advanced measuring functions
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Feature Form Circle – Roundness
Plane – Flatness
Line – Straightness
Cylinder – Cylindricity
Cone – Cone Form
Sphere – Sphericity
PC-DMIS NC Gage offers needed GD&T functions
PC-DMIS NC Gage – It’s Powerful
Parallelism / Perpendicularity
Evaluation Length
Result
Concentricity of circles Position of Circles
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – It’s Powerful
Measure a part in any orientation of a 5 axis
machine
Teach in measurement tasks in any 5 Axis
orientation
Update 5 axis offsets based on measurements
in any orientation
All GD&T functions in all positions
Complete reporting in part coordinates
5 Axis Measurement: NC Gage supports all features including teach-in!
PC-DMIS NC Gage
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – Does the Job!
• Use teach in to set-up on simple
features. • Line, Point, Bore Plane, Midpoint,
Sphere…
• Create a program for set-up on
complex feature combinations• Intersection points, projected
points, constructed circles…
• Run set-ups automatically and
integrate into cutting programs
Quick Set-ups: Work Offsets can be set using all features
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – Does the Job!
• Use standard subroutine calls to use
any NC Gage measurement
program inside a cutting program
• Automatically save reports
• Use automatic programs to
feedback information into the
cutting process
Full Automatic Operation: Call NC Gage programs from cutting programs
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – Does the Job!
Zero points can be shifted
using measured or constructed features in a
program.
Variables can be updated with any value that
was calculated in NC Gage
Feedback Work Offsets, and Variables from measurements to the machine
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NOW Full Measurement functionality
Extends Multaskinkg capabilities
for end-to-end process in one
machine Turning
Milling
Grinding
Measuring
Finishing
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Part Set-up:
Using C-Axis measurement…
1. Align C axis on Slot / Keyway
2. Align C Axis on Flat
3. Align C Axis on Key / Web
4. Search for Key
5. Search for Keyway
6. Search for Flat
Feature Measurement:
1. Shaft (measurement with and without C axis
possible)
2. Flat
3. Keyway
4. Key
PC-DMIS NC Gage – Millturn Features
Support of common measurement tasks on Millturn machines
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Okuma Machines
Available in OSP P300S (Suite) Directly from Okuma
Requires OSP API
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PC-DMIS NC Gage – Does the Job!
• Simple color coded
table signaling whether
the item is out of
tolerance.
• Auto saved as RTF file
(readable in MS Word
or Wordpad) or can be
sent to any available
printer.
• XML File saved for
Statistics
Print out reports or save them to view in Word or Wordpad
Reporting: Clear, color coded reports are generated and saved automatically