ZOLLER | MAGAZINE 2018 EDITION

Fast Tool Inspection ProProTec uses the »smile« presetter not only to set and measure cutting tools and grinding wheels, but also for fast tool inspection during the production process. Be- cause of this, the company has set up the presetter where it will be used – directly beside the machines. The device is also equipped with a swiveling incident light camera and the »metis« tool analysis software for tool inspec- tions. This allows the system to detect wear and breakage directly on the shop floor, then complete and document tool optimizations. Since the presetting and measuring machine is set up directly beside the grinding machines, employees don’t have to walk far. Device operations are highly precise and simple, thanks to quick adjustment and a hand wheel for fine setting. Since the device uses the same vertical tool clamp as »genius«, users are already familiar with the process. In addition, it uses the uniform operating concept offered by the ZOLLER »pilot 3.0« software – a key benefit of »smile«, since “if you can operate everything, you can use all the devices with the »pilot« image processing software” – says Reim. Consistent Operating Concept Just as the simple operation offered by »genius« was the key argument that got the company to choose ZOLLER in the first place, the same is true of »smile«: Employees can operate the device immediately “without having to search for menus, buttons, or functions. »smile« is the right addi- tion to »genius«” Seethaler says, confirming the company’s decision. “Right From the First Day, Both Devices Ran Like Clockwork with no Problems.” Jürgen Seethaler, Operations Manager at ProProTec Expandable Software The user-friendly operation is all thanks to »pilot 3.0« image processing software. »pilot 3.0« covers the whole bandwidth of measurement and inspection to tool man- agement, ensuring efficient and uniform documentation across different devices. Measurement functions can be adapted to individual needs and expanded as necessary, as the software offers a modular structure. The self- explanatory software interface with graphic menu buttons and help functions ensures users get their bearings quickly and can easily use the program. Uniform Reports Inspection reports can be output by both »smile« and »genius « – either as separate reports for each individual tool or as joint reports for whole batches, if complete measurements are carried out for series production. This documentation is a key step to fulfill the ever-growing quality demands at ProProTec. “Right from the first day, both devices ran like clockwork with no problems,” Seethaler confirms. If the company does have service issues, “ZOLLER is available at all times to provide us with competent support,” Reim adds. That makes shop floor solution »smile« and »genius« universal measuring machine the perfect combination for ProProTec – proving a cost effective team in production. FIELD REPORT 72 Z.magazine 2018