ZOLLER | MAGAZINE 2019

84 Z.magazine 2019 I NDUSTRY SPEC I A L ECONOMICAL, FROM A BATCH SIZE OF 1 In medical technology, small batch sizes or individual designs are common. In addition, components used in medical technology are often highly detailed. Imprecisely set tools run the risk of manufacturing unusable components. Everything has to be right, from the first part on. This is what ZOLLER systems can offer: In order to ensure smooth processes, simulations are completed first using actual tool data generated on ZOLLER devices – thus elimi­ nating any potential for machine crashes. Tools are set in a precise and efficient process outside of the CNC machine, reducing set-up times to a minimum. This allows companies in the medical industry to save a huge amount of time and costs, while ensuring they can manufacture a good part even during the first run. A VARIETY OF TOOLS, PRECISELY SET Correctly set tools are the foundation for excellent quality. In medical technology, a wide range of tools are used – microtools, turning tools, whirling tools, tools for difficult to machine materials or for highly detailed components. The ZOLLER product portfolio offers the right measuring machine for any kind of tool. For the Swiss-style lathes often used in medical technology, ZOLLER offers a practi- cal solution with its horizontal presetting and mea- suring machine »hyperion«: Whirling tools can be aligned easily and quickly, and the center height of all turning tools can be set. »venturion« makes an excellent vertical presetting and measuring machine: Contour accuracy, concentricity and axial run-out are key parameters that can be measured precisely. There are a wide range of options to ensure the secure transfer of actual tool data from the presetting and measuring machine to another machine – from scanning 1D or 2D codes to attaching an RFID chip to preparing the data via post-processors for direct transmission, or via a higher level computing system. Any size of company and any type of production will find the solution they need. VERIFIABLE QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS Especially in medical technology, components need to hold their dimension down to the micron. Frequently, buyers need seamless documentation of the manufacturing process for these detailed products for product liability reasons, in particular in the USA. With ZOLLER measuring machines, measuring results can be tracked and logged throughout the entire process, while compre­ hensive test protocols can be generated at the push of a button. This makes consistent precision in part production verifiable. PLAY IT SAFE Once a tool is worn, this can quickly become notable with highly complex components. Because of this, companies must ensure only optimal tools are used in production. Tools reground by the grinding machine must likewise be in optimal condition before they are ready for machining once again. Of course, ZOLLER offers solutions for controlling tool parameters before and after sharpening. Some of these are specially designed for measuring microtools. For a quick check directly in the production process, for instance, we offer the compact table device »pomBasicMicro«. For fully automatic complete controlling, our »genius micro« and »titan« universal measuring machines are ideal. Thanks to simple operation of »pilot« measuring machine software, precise results are guaranteed independent of the specific user.