Metrology Solutions for New Energy Vehicles
The automotive industry is rapidly accelerating development and release of new energy vehicles (NEVs). Since the construction of electric powertrains differs significantly from those of combustion engine vehicles, car manufacturers and suppliers need to reinvent themselves to adapt the production and assembly of critical electric vehicle components.
With over 90 years of experience in the field of metrology, Mitutoyo offers a variety of metrology solutions that are critical for measuring key components. MEGA Tech is pleased to explore a brand new CNC coordinate measuring machine introduced by Mitutoyo that is making an impact in the metrology world.
Introducing CRYSTA-Apex V Series
The brand new CRYSTA-Apex V Series provides cutting-edge capability in an extensive series of models that covers practically any measurement application in the small- to large sized part range. Its aesthetic design sports bold colors that befits a precision measuring instrument of the IoT age. Offering a choice of models for measuring from small to large sized workpieces, the CRYSTA-Apex V Series delivers advances in accuracy, speed and versatility in this class of CMM. This unmatched qualifications are not only guarantee electric vehicle parts manufacturers are delivering their product at peace of mind, but also help them make a closer move to Smart factory.
High Speed Measuring
The CRYSTA-Apex V Series can dramatically reduce measurement time with high-speed measurements. The V Series enables users to freely set measurement paths along three-dimensional surfaces, enabling complex workpieces to be measured most efficiently. High-speed measurement is unaffected by processing accuracy through real-time correction of path errors caused by differences between workpiece and design values. The V Series, with its high drive speed and acceleration combined with a maximum measuring speed of 8 mm/s, dramatically reduces total measuring time
Software Support
Mitutoyo offers an extensive choice of application software for automatically generating part programs to perform measurement and evaluation. MiCAT Planner, an automatic part-program generating tool. This software package dramatically reduces part-programming creation time by automatically generating the part program. Tolerance information from a 3D CAD model is read to determine which features of the part should be measured to verify conformance to specification. Compared to conventional methods (teaching), this method creates more-efficient measurement programs as well as saving time.
Gearing Up to Smart Factory
Mitutoyo has developed new features that use a network to centrally manage manufacturing process information. The MeasurLink ® software package helps prevent defective parts by collecting and analyzing measurement data in real time. The Smart Measuring System (SMS), which indicates the operational status of the measuring machine; and the condition monitor, which indicates the physical condition of the machine itself, help maintain measurement accuracy, increase productivity, and improve maintenance management.
With the CRYSTA-Apex V Series, NEVs part and component manufacturers can be assured that you are moving on the right track to the Smart Factory goal.
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