Automated Body-In-White Inspection
Solutions Automated Body-In-White Inspection Application Automotive BIW Size, form and position Solution CAMIO automation software LK coordinate measuring machine Bypass station MPR system Benefits On-site upgrade Unmanned operation Greater flexibility Optimum throughput
Automated Automotive Inspection
Solutions Automated Automotive Inspection Application Automotive manufacturing New production facility Automotive body-in-white inspection Solution x2 XC65DX-LS cross scanner x2 PHS continuous probe wrist x2 TP20 touch probe x2 CAMIO software x4 LK coordinate measuring machines Benefits Accuracy – CMM considered ‘gold standard accuracy’, compared with robot mounted sensor or ‘comparator system’ which also needs a CMM to establish […]
Laser Scanner vs. Touch Probe (Upgraded CMM)
Solutions Laser Scanner vs. Touch Probe (Upgraded CMM) Application Productivity gain Accuracy correlation 1 side of automotive BIW 29 points, 6 circles, 7 slots Solution XC65Dx laser scanner CAMIO and FOCUS software TP20 touch probe Existing twin arm coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Productivity increase 52% Accuracy <10% of tolerance
BIW Inspection And Virtual Assembly
Solutions BIW Inspection And Virtual Assembly Application Automotive BIW production for various major OEMs Inspect panels and assemblies Reverse engineering for R&D Solution 2x XC65Dx laser scanner CAMIO and FOCUS software LK horizontal coordinate measuring machines Benefits Extra capacity – laser scanner twice as fast as using touch probes for BIW inspection, extra capacity has allowed for additional CMM […]
Automotive Components Inspection
Solutions Automotive Components Inspection Application Supplier to global Automotive OEMs Plastic fuel systems Inspect moulded plastic parts Solution XC65D laser scanner CAMIO and FOCUS software LK horizontal coordinate measuring machines Benefits Faster – XC65Dx measurement 30% faster than previous method of using a touch probe Insight – colour map report helps engineers address problems they could not previously Lead times […]
Fragile Automotive Parts
Solutions Fragile Automotive Parts Application Automotive electronic systems Speed sensor, light control systems, actuators, locking and alarm units Inspect thin and fragile part Solution LC15Dx line scanner SP25M scanning probe CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Flexibility – multi sensor CMM capable of many more applications than touch probe only Fragile part – LC15Dx for plastic parts too […]
Blow Moulded Plastic Fuel Systems
Solutions Blow Moulded Plastic Fuel Systems Application Automotive plastic fuel systems and exterior components Blow moulding plastic fuel systems Thickness measurement Digitise master parts Solution L100 line scanner TP200 probe POLYWORKS software Existing horizontal CMM upgrade Benefits Insight – colour map report shows wall thickness of the whole part, something the touch probe only CMM cannot provide Fragile material – L100 […]
Automotive Panels Tooling And Forming Inspection
Solutions Automotive Panels Tooling And Forming Inspection Application Automotive sheet metal processing solutions Body panel tooling and forming technology Inspection of sheet metal tooling and parts Solution x2 XC65Dx cross scanner x2 FOCUS software x5 Existing coordinate measuring machines upgrades Cross scanners shared between coordinate measuring machines Benefits Lead time – 60% improvement in CMM cycle time compared with using […]
Body-In-White Inspection
Solutions Body-In-White Inspection Application Premium automotive group Body-In-White production Surface inspection and flush& gap analysis Investigation of quality concerns Solution L100 line scanner x2 XC65DX-LS cross scanner x3 CAMIO and FOCUS software x4 LK coordinate measuring machines x4 Existing coordinate measuring machines upgrades Benefits Productivity – L100 laser scanner faster than touch probe for surfaces inspection Accuracy – no probe tip compensation concerns when […]
Automotive Trim & Plastic Components
Solutions Automotive Trim & Plastic Components Application Plastics solutions Tier 1 automotive supplier Interior and exterior trim R&D and Production Solution LC15Dx line scanner TP200 touch probe FOCUS and CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Productivity – in customer trials the LC60Dx is 50% faster than the current vision system when inspecting control points and contoured surfaces. Automated CMM […]
Interior And Exterior Automotive Trim
Solutions Interior And Exterior Automotive Trim Application Plastic technologies powerhouse Automotive, telecoms, and consumer products Interior and exterior automotive trim Solution LC15Dx line scanner TP200 touch probe FOCUS and CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Cycle time – LC60Dx measures the full surface profile of injection moulded plastic parts in a fraction of the time taken when using […]
Automotive Plastic Injection Moulded Components
Solutions Automotive Plastic Injection Moulded Components Application Automotive supplier Plastic injection moulded products Tooling development and production Solution LC15Dx line scanner SP25M scanning probe FOCUS and CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Lead times – major reduction in lead times from a more efficient method of identifying and correcting tooling errors and out of tool distortion such as shrinkage and […]
Automotive Flush & Gap
Solutions Automotive Flush & Gap Application OEM HQ Body-in-white flush & gap Poorly fitted panels not aesthetically pleasing and generate wind noise Solution XC65Dx and XC65Dx-LS cross scanners FOCUS software Existing coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Insight – colour map provides holistic report of surface deviations for a better understanding of product conformance and indicates where improvement is needed Throughput […]
Bearings Inspection For Heavy Industry
Solutions Bearings Inspection For Heavy Industry Application Bearings for heavy industry Precision spherical, roller and split bearing designs Bearing cage inspection Solution XC65Dx cross scanner TP200 touch probe CAMIO and FOCUS software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Productivity – laser scanner 50x faster feature-measurement compared with touch probe Easy to use – XC65Dx does not need white spray […]
Inspection Of Advanced Composite Materials And Structures
Solutions Inspection Of Advanced Composite Materials And Structures Application Aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, sports equipment and industrial products Applied and fundamental research Solution XC65Dx cross scanner TP20 touch probe FOCUS and CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Insight – XC65Dx colour map report allows in-depth investigation of process influences on dimension characteristics Virtual part – post inspection analysis […]
Automated EDM Graphite Electrodes Inspection
Solutions Automated EDM Graphite Electrodes Inspection Application Automotive plastic moulding EDM graphite electrodes Form measurements Solution LK coordinate measuring machine PH10M head, TP200 probe and rack CAMIO with automation software NMC300 with automation interface EDM wire cutter Pallet transfer system and fixtures System 3R robot with automation software Integrator – GF Machining Solutions Benefits Improved accuracy Much […]
Inspection Of Precision Linear Guideways
Solutions Inspection Of Precision Linear Guideways Application Manufacture of precision linear guideways Inspection of plastic injection tooling and plastic moulded parts Solution LC15Dx line scanner TP200 touch probe CAMIO and FOCUS software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Multi sensor – all-in-one metrology solution for mould tools and moulded parts, touch probe for precision internal features and […]
Inspection Of Machine Cutting Tools
Solutions Inspection Of Machine Cutting Tools Application Machine cutting tools Tip inserts 7mm to 30mm Production and R&D Solution LC15Dx line scanner CAMIO software Existing coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Accuracy – LC15Dx is void of the probe tip compensation issues associated with using a touch probe to measure small complex surfaces Efficiency – laser scanner measures multiple […]
Automotive Engine And Transmission Pumps
Solutions Automotive Engine And Transmission Pumps Application Automotive engine, transmission and vacuum pumps Inspection of pump chamber Production set-up and Quality Control Solution LC15Dx line scanner FOCUS software Existing coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Lead time – laser scanning of pump chamber dramatically faster than scanning probe Accuracy – LC15Dx does not suffer probe compensation deficiencies when measuring complex surfaces, sometimes a […]
Automotive Closing Systems
Solutions Automotive Closing Systems Application Automobile closing systems Supplier to all leading OEMs Door Latch and power closing Solution LC60Cx line scanner TP200 touch probe SP25M scanning probe FOCUS and CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Lead times – LC60Cx measurement time for complete surfaces 1/10 that of touch probe, inspection times have reduced leading to improved production […]
Castings Machining
Solutions Castings Machining Application Sub-contract heavy machining, repair and fabrication Mining, pipeline, machinery, automotive, land transportation, turbine and aviation applications Solution LC60Cx line scanner TP200 touch probe SP25M scanning probe FOCUS and CMM Manager software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Versatile – multi-sensor CMM provides the combination of measurement accuracy and reverse engineering capability required for a host of […]
Automotive Wheel And Engine Sensors
Solutions Automotive Wheel And Engine Sensors Application Turbo chargers for car, truck, bus and motorsports New automated balancing process for rotating assembly Position, depth and wall thickness of blind balancing hole Solution LC15Dx line scanner TP200 touch probe CAMIO and FOCUS software 2x LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Throughput – inspection time of mouldings cut by 50% […]
Automotive Turbo Chargers
Solutions Automotive Turbo Chargers Application Turbo chargers for car, truck, bus and motorsports New automated balancing process for rotating assembly Position, depth and wall thickness of blind balancing hole Solution LC15Dx line scanner TP200 touch probe CAMIO and FOCUS software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Shallow hole – LC15Dx measurement of hole size and position unaffected by varying hole […]
High performance engine, gearbox and suspension components
Solutions High performance engine, gearbox and suspension components Application Subcontract design, manufacturing and inspection Aerospace, medical, electrical and motorsport Engine, gearbox and suspension components Solution LC15Dx line scanner SP25 scanning probe CAMIO and FOCUS software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Lead time – LC15Dx measurement of freeform surfaces 10x faster than scanning probe used previously, 1st off inspection times have […]
Automotive Transmission Gearbox and Casing
Solutions Automotive Transmission Gearbox and Casing Application Inspection of automatic transmission, gearbox and casing worm-trail Production and R&D Solution XC65Dx cross scanner FOCUS software LK coordinate measuring machine upgrades Benefits Throughput – XC65Dx has reduced CMM inspection of worm-trail die from days to hours Minimal programming – the laser scanner measures multiple features in single scan, previously each feature was […]
Pressure Die Cast Transmission Casings
Solutions Pressure Die Cast Transmission Casings Application T1 automotive supplier to major OEMs Pressure die cast transmission case Inspect casting and machined features Solution XC65Dx cross scanner TP200 touch probe CAMIO and POLYWORKS software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Insight – laser scanner colour map report provides a complete analysis of the casting surface in one image and better […]
Turbine Blades
Solutions Turbine Blades Application Steel die forgings for Power Industry Inspect blades for steam and gas turbines Reverse engineering Solution LC15Dx line scanner SP25M scanning probe CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Accuracy – LC15Dx replaces less accurate manual gauging and hand tools Flexibility – multi sensor CMM allows user to choose ‘best’ sensor for the application Throughput – […]
Blade Sections & Complete Airfoil
Solutions Blade Sections & Complete Airfoil Application Aero engines Commercial, military and space applications Blade sections and complete airfoil inspection Solution LC15Dx line scanner FOCUS software Coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Time saving – adaptive laser settings negate the labour intensive application and subsequent removal of non-reflective white spray when measuring shiny surfaces Small radii – the […]
Aerospace Engines & Blisks
Solutions Aerospace Engines & Blisks Application Fully automated size, form, position and BA measurements of aerospace engines and blisks1400mm tall Multi-scanning technologies with contact and non-contact sensors Solution LK coordinate measuring machine 600mm rotary table REVO head and RSP2 probe UCC-S5 controller Modus software Pneumatic pallet lifting Automated transfer system Pallet turntable Benefits Part sorting Improved accuracy Much […]
Oversized Blades
Solutions Oversized Blades Application Inspection of power generation steam turbines Inspection of blades 500mm to 1400mm tall Multi-scanning technologies with contact and non-contact sensors Solution LC15Dx line scanner L100 line scanner TP200 touch probe SP25M scanning probe CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machines Benefits Accuracy – laser scanners eliminate probe tip compensation errors, a common problem when using a touch probe […]
Guide Vanes Cooling Holes
Solutions Guide Vanes Cooling Holes Application Gas turbines for power generation Inspect guide vanes cooling holes Automation with manufacturing cell Solution x2 LC15Dx line scanner x2 TP20 touch probe x2 CAMIO software x2 LK coordinate measuring machines x2 CMM Automation Benefits Small features – not possible to access Ø0.65mm cooling holes using a touch probe Automation – both CMMs fully integrated into the production with […]
Blade Inspection Analysis
Solutions Blade Inspection Analysis Application Gas fuelled turbines for power generation Blade inspection and analysis Production set-up and quality control Solution LC15Dx line scanner FOCUS software Coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Lead time – LC15Dx measurement of turbine blade much faster than proprietary scanning probe, reduction in inspection times has lead to a reduction in production lead times […]
Airplane Engine Casings
Solutions Airplane Engine Casings Application Inspection of aviation engine components Engine casings up to 3200 mm Solution REVO 5 axis scanning RVP vision probe MRS2 change rack MODUS software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Great gain in throughput in respect of currently available measurement equipment Improvement in accuracy and flexibility given the state of the art measuring sensors […]
Aeroengine Blade Inspection
Solutions Aeroengine Blade Inspection Application Supplier to aeroengine OEM High speed machining and precision mechanics Aero engine blade inspection Solution x2 L100 line scanner x2 TP200 touch probe x2 CAMIO with Point Cloud Analysis software x2 LK coordinate measuring machines Benefits Productivity – CMM cycle time improved by 56% with L100 compared to 45min with VAST scanning probe used previously Multi sensor […]
Deep Bore Measurements
Solutions Deep Bore Measurements Application High accuracy machined parts for the aircraft industry Deep bore measurements, 1200mm Twin probe solution for laser and touch probe measurements Solution LK15Dx line scanner SP80 probe head PH10M probe head CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Multi sensor CMM for total flexibility and measurement efficiency LC15Dx for 1st off inspection of high […]
Biggest LK Gantry
Solutions Biggest LK Gantry A leading aerospace manufacturer recently took delivery of one of the widest ever bridge style co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) ever manufactured in the world. Building on the 40 years heritage of the LK brand they developed the gantry CMM with a measurement volume of 6m x 6m x 3m, to run […]
Inspection Of Aircraft And Aerospace Structural Components
Solutions Inspection Of Aircraft And Aerospace Structural Components Application Aircraft and Aerospace Structural components Size, position and form measurements Solution LK coordinate measuring machine PH10MQ head TP200 probe NMC300 with automation interface Siemens EMInspector Integrator Fastems Fastems FMA and automation software Starrag Group/DST machining cell Benefits Full automation Standardised part loading Company wide scalable solution Much faster than before Now […]
Inspection of Additive Manufacturing Printed Parts
Solutions Inspection of Additive Manufacturing Printed Parts Application Additive Manufacturing machines and services Automotive, aerospace and medical selective laser melting applications Inspection of additive manufacturing printed parts and bought in components Solution LK100 line scanner LC15Dx line scanner TP200 touch probe CAMIO software LK coordinate measuring machine Benefits Multi sensor CMM for total flexibility and measurement efficiency LC15Dx for 1st off […]
Aerospace Structures
Solutions Aerospace Structures Application Inspection of aerospace structures Machining and assembly Inspection of wing surfaces Solution x2 L100 line scanners x2 CAMIO and POLYWORKS software Coordinate measuring machine upgrade Benefits Capacity – L100 has reduced inspection cycle time by 97% compared to touch probe only CMM previously, CMM now also used for other critical quality checks Deployment – main body of […]
Inspection of Aircraft and Aerospace Components
Solutions Inspection of Aircraft and Aerospace Components Application Aerospace components and services Engines, structures, ejector seats and actuators Turbine blades and guide vanes blade analysis Solution x2 L100 line scanner x2 TP20 touch probe x2 SP25m scanning probe x2 CAMIO software x2 LK coordinate measuring machines Benefits Accuracy – multi sensor CMM does not suffer data correlation errors previously experienced […]
