With the 175GMS nano, Gleason brings submicron-level inspection capabilities to smaller gears, helping ensure minimal noise, greater precision, and longer life
Complete inspection of gear surface finishes at the submicron level became a reality with the introduction of Gleason’s 300GMS nano, in 2022. The new system ushered in an exciting new era in gear inspection. For the first time, producers of EV transmission gears, and gears for other applications requiring very tight tolerances and low noise requirements, could quickly inspect surface finishes and perform extremely reliable noise analysis at submicron levels—benefits that were almost impossible to achieve just a few years ago.
When electric drives are used in vehicles, the masking effect of an internal combustion engine disappears, allowing the noise behavior of the transmission to take center stage. At the same time, peak power and torque increase, engine speeds increase, and power must be transferred optimally in both directions due to the regenerative braking system. Conventional design parameters remain important, however: The build space is limited, durability must not be compromised, and the product must still be cost-efficient. Optical metrology as part of a hybrid measurement concept helps to overcome all these challenges.
Gaging evolves for precision, productivity, ergonomics and more
June 12, 2024
For precision measuring, skilled machinists, toolmakers, and inspectors must have accurate tools and gages, produced from quality materials, carefully manufactured, and rigidly inspected, to ensure lasting dependability. Gages have evolved throughout the years beginning with mechanical, then electronic models, and now convenient wireless electronic versions have come on the scene. Each type has an important place in today’s quality control and inspection processes.
The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of metrology systems, precision measuring tools and gages and more, has introduced the latest Video System in its KMR Series—the new KMR-MX 200 Manual Video System. The new system offers a unique platform, filling the gap for companies that want the speed and accuracy of a video-based platform, but do not need Windows-based software or a PC. Ideal for a range of industries such as medical, aerospace, defense and others that require traceable and secure measurement data, operators can take a wide range of measurements with the system.
Michigan Metrology, Bruker, and ASM-Detroit are sponsoring a complementary Metal Forming Tribology/Surface Metrology workshop on March 28, 2024, 7:30 am–1:00 pm.
Euro-Tech Corporation in cooperation with Frenco, the precision specialist in gear & spline metrology, is offering a Free Material Upgrade for quotes between now and March 31, 2024.
Tactile or contact probes are the most common metrology technique in the coordinate measurement world, including the more specialized gear measurement community. Tactile probes can be active or passive, scanning or touch only, and may vary in cost and performance depending on the system itself. They are offered by multiple industrial companies as standalone OEM products (e.g., Renishaw) or only included in their coordinate measuring machines (e.g., Zeiss, Klingelnberg, and Hexagon). Their overall performance, especially their robustness and flexibility, have led to a gold standard for most metrology tasks.
Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies has announced its Marposs Care after-sales service. The service agreements for Marposs Care focused on preventive maintenance, calibration, customer training, and process improvement, and support each area with a team of specialized engineers. The aim is to offer services that drive the continuous performance and productivity of Marposs equipment and applications.
The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, announced it opened its doors to students and the community on October 6th this year from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Manufacturing Day at Starrett Corporate Headquarters, located at 121 Crescent Street, Athol, MA. Manufacturing Day activities nationwide were sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), an organization that works for the success of more than 12.8 million men and women who make things in America.
United GrindingAsia Pacific (UGAP) Pte. Ltd. is the new group subsidiary of United Grinding
Group (UGG). UGG has had a presence in Southeast Asia for many years thanks to representatives and the Walter Ewag Asia Pacific subsidiary. This new group strengthens the United Grinding's presence in the region with grinding, eroding, laser, and measuring machines.