Machine inspection before purchase, after transfer, and also accuracy test for new machines
“TIM Industrial Machinery Ltd.” offers inspection services for new machines and before the purchase of second-hand machining machines. The test consists of several steps:
- Accuracy test according to the ISO 230 standard for the machine, including 4 and 5 axes, using the ETALON laser system.
- Vibration test of the spindle, with the help of a vibration test device of SCHENK Company.
- Tool lock pressure test.
- Visual inspection of the machine systems by an experienced professional.
This test makes it possible to review a used machine almost completely and verifies the integrity of the machine after the transfer and its function in the new place. Also, after the inspection, the customer receives an orderly report describing the condition of the machine and its integrity.
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Testing accuracy and calibration of machines with the help of ETALON's laser system
The ETALON laser system, combined with the TRACK CALC software, is able to check the entire working space of the machine, and compensate for all the geometric deviations of all the axes, including rotating axes.
The test is performed in several stages.
First, the system maps the working space of the machine and receives a “fingerprint” of the machine.
The software prepares a work plan and the system monitors the actual execution.
After running the content from four places, the software TRAC CALC produces compensation tables that are adapted to the controls of: SIEMENS, FANUC, HEIDENHAIN, MITSUBUSHI & MAZAK.
After installing the tables in the controller, the system does a re-check to make sure and be accurate again.
Calibration of a machine with the help of ETALON’s system, can significantly improve its accuracy and compensate for some of the mechanical problems that may arise in the future.
Machine accuracy test according to ISO 230 standard and BALL BAR test using the ETALON laser system
Machine accuracy test according to ISO 230 standard and BALL BAR test using the ETALON laser system. This test allows for quick and accurate identification of geometry problems that may be critical. Periodic and thorough monitoring of the condition of the production machinery can prevent prolonged downtime, unnecessary expensive repairs and improper parts. All of these can save a lot of time and money for the factory.
The time and duration of the test depend on the size of the machine and the number of axes it has. The average time for checking the accuracy of a medium-sized machine is between two and four hours. The test is helping to see the condition of the machine throughout the working space, according to the requirements of the ISO 230 standard.
A BALL BAR test which is done by a laser, is not limited in a radius of rotation and gives a more accurate picture than the competitors’ devices.
