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current »pilot 3.0« control software, for example, includes
an export function which can output the target dimensi-
ons, measuring and image processing parameters defined
in the ZOLLER measuring system in XML format. These are
small files containing all relevant data for the tool, which
can then be transferred by USB stick or e-mail. These data
can be imported anywhere in the world to measure tools at
the push of a button in the same way as with the original
tool. The user does not have to create the data again and
benefits from the know-how of the tool manufacturer.“
Simple machines spell more profit in the end
Being operator-independent is another advantage of sim-
ple inspection and measuring machines. Pfau mentions the
example of tool control: „Let us take the
topic of edge rounding. If contour
graphics are used for inspec-
tion and these are emplo-
yed incorrectly, then the
diamond tip is gone
and 1,000 euros have
gone down the drain“.
And that is just one
of the parameters to
be measured. Using
different measuring
machines can lead to
further complications.
„Often, various measuring
systems are used for historic reasons, having been purcha-
sed over the years“, says Pfau, „and each of these systems
operates differently, which results in enormous training re-
quirements. In addition, these machines are no longer sta-
te-of-the-art in technical terms and are usually not linked
to each other, in other words there is no common data base,
which makes documentation of the results a major task.“ The
solution: „Instead of employing many employees with many
systems in inspection, tools can be measured safer and more
accurately at the push of a button with automated solutions,
as well as measuring all parameters at once. The results do
not depend on individuals, are documented seamlessly, ex-
pensive mistakes are avoided, and the quality and service life
of the tools is improved“, summarizes Pfau. The advantages
of easy-to-operate measuring solutions are obvious: satis-
fied users, more efficient production lines and greater profits
for the businesses.
Simplicity pays: ZOLLER shows you how!
Example 5: »roboSet« as simple automati-
on solution
Runs smoothly 24/7 – just by clicking the Start button of the
ZOLLER »pilot« image processing system.
Application video on
»elephant« in the Internet!
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Christian Pfau
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