Before installing the CMM, Grindex relied on traditional measuring equipment, including:
Although these tools were effective for many tasks, they could not provide the speed and flexibility needed for larger and more complex components.
As production requirements increased, Grindex needed a more advanced inspection solution.
The Altera M provides a measuring volume of 2,000 x 1,200 x 1,000 mm.
As a result, almost all components produced by Grindex can now be inspected on a single platform.
The machine is equipped with:
This combination allows both simple and complex measurements to be completed efficiently.
The CMM is used to inspect:
One of the biggest advantages has been the reduction in inspection time.
Previously, large components often required several days of manual measurement.
Today, the process is much faster.
A new measurement program can typically be created within a few hours. Once programmed, the inspection cycle often takes only one to two hours.
Existing programs can also be reused or modified, saving additional time on repeat jobs.
The CMM helps Grindex identify dimensional issues much earlier in the production process.
This allows machining programs to be corrected before large numbers of parts are produced.
Consequently, the company can:
The ability to verify parts before assembly also reduces fitting and alignment problems later in the manufacturing process.
The CMM is not used solely for quality control.
It also supports research and development activities throughout the business.
Detailed measurement data helps engineers evaluate designs and improve manufacturing processes.
In addition, the system can measure both very small parts and components larger than one cubic metre while maintaining the same high level of accuracy.
Grindex uses LK Metrology’s CAMIO software for:
Inspection reports can be generated quickly in PDF or Word format.
Compared with previous manual reporting methods, the process is significantly faster and provides more detailed information.
Customers in the grinding machine industry expect high levels of precision and repeatability.
The combination of the Altera M CMM and CAMIO software enables Grindex to respond more quickly to inspection requests while providing comprehensive measurement data.
By reducing inspection times, improving reporting and increasing measurement accuracy, the company has strengthened its quality control process and improved overall manufacturing efficiency.
