Finding suitable tool measuring technology

Michael Mauth, Managing Director of Mauth Werkzeug-Schleiftechnik in Oberndorf, says he always focuses on innovative technologies. 

For example, Mauth recently integrated TELA Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH in Horb as a sister company. There, a further 25 specialists mainly manufacture special tools with PCD and CBN cutting edges as well as individually designed gear cutting tools and tool holders, like gear cutting large gear wheels for wind turbines.

In Mauth's opinion, measuring methods and measuring machines that are also used in manufacturing companies to measure and adjust tools are ideal for measuring tools close to production. "Such measuring devices are designed to be robust for use in production. They also provide the measurement data that users of the special tools determine and verify in production," he reports.

This is why the specialists in Oberndorf measure the geometries of the special tools immediately after grinding on three »genius« tool inspection and presetting machines and a »smartCheck« tool measuring machine from ZOLLER, among others. "We opted for this manufacturer because the measuring machines and the software are very closely aligned with the company's practice. The specialists in Pleidelsheim know and take into account the requirements of the production technicians," says Mauth. This makes measuring the tools much easier, especially for personnel who are mainly involved in grinding.

Even without extensive knowledge of measuring technology, the specialists can use the ZOLLER measuring machines to record and assess whether the ground special tools meet specifications within a short time. Operation is also very simple, as operators are guided through the measuring process using easy-to-understand graphics, useful icons, and logically sequenced menus.

Mauth confirms there are economic benefits of using the »roboSet 2« robot cell in conjunction with a »genius« measuring machine from ZOLLER. He is also impressed by the excellent cooperation with the specialists at ZOLLER. "The technicians and engineers at ZOLLER always have an open ear and take into account the wishes and requirements of users in practice. They are very interested in optimizing the presetting and measuring machines for the users," he says.