Production Metrology Product Overview
Preface Günther Blum Blum-Novotest GmbH is recognized as a developer of leadingedge measurement and testing technology, with over 40 years experience as a partner in the worldwide machine tool, automotive and aircraft industries. Our measuring technology, Made in Germany, supports customers in various industries to increase their productivity, as well as the quality of the produced parts. As a reliable partner to you, we are following our guideline of keeping the highest quality standards at competitive prices. We support you in the optimization of your processes, and keep you in the position to provide the highest quality at competitive prices, to your customers. We offer intelligent optical and tactile measuring systems for tool setting, workpiece measurement, as well as, sophisticated probing software for contour measurement in machine tools. Due to the economic efficiency, precision and the in-process reliability of our products, the measuring components of Blum are essential instruments for metal-cutting companies. Alexander Blum To meet the challenge of increasing productivity, have confidence in the innovative measuring technology of Blum.
Content Innovative technology: shark360 6/7 Probe TC50/TC52 8/9 Probe TC51/TC51-20 10/11 Probe TC53/TC54 12/13 Probe TC76 14/15 Software FormControl V3 16/17 Bore Gauge BG-Series 18/19 LaserControl NT 20/21 LaserControl NT-H 3D 22/23 Probe Z-Nano/Z-Pico 24/25 Probe TC54-20/Z-3D 26/27 Service and Training 28/29 Blum worldwide 30/31
Interface M16x1 (2-pole) LED display for trigger state Electronic no-wear measuring element, rugged and precise patented measuring mechanism with face gear for precise non-lobing touch characteristics Protection class IP68 Self-centering stylus High Accuracy High Measuring Speed Robust Stable Design shark360-technology The innovative measuring mechanism is part of the following products: The patented shark360 measuring mechanism works with a modified face gear. It sets a new benchmark in reliability and accuracy in measuring systems for grinding and turning and milling centers. Probe TC53/TC54-10 p. 12/13 Probe TC76 p. 14/15 LaserControl NT-H 3D p. 22/23 Probe TC54-20 p. 26/27
8 TC50 multidirectional probe Detection of workpiece position Correction of workpiece orientation Thermal compensation of the machine tool Contour measurement TC52 for small machining centers Measuring speed up to 3 m/min No-wear, electronic measuring mechanism Extended battery life High process reliability Robust design Non-lobing touch characteristics TC52 Probe TC50/TC52 Modern, precise measuring mechanism Universal IR touch probe with multidirectional measuring mechanism Faster, more economic, more precise
10 TC51 extremely fast and precise Mass production Measuring tasks requiring superior precision Fast measurements Pulling measurement of grooves, recesses and outside width Perfect for mass production Measuring speed up to 5 m/min Highest acceleration Superior precision No-wear, electronic measuring mechanism Extended battery life Highest process reliability Robust design Precise bi-directional measuring mechanism TC51-20 Probe TC51/TC51-20 IC56 design and innovation High-dynamic IR touch probe with bi-directional measuring mechanism Perfect for fast machining centers
12 IR probe TC53-10 (Ø 40 mm) TC53 Modular system for specific measuring tasks TC54 Compact standard probe Workpiece measurement and tool setting in grinding, turning and milling machines IR probe TC53-30 (Ø 63 mm) Customized adaptations can be easily developed Pulling measurements due to shark360 measuring mechanism Precise non-lobing touch characteristics No-wear, electronic measuring mechanism Extended battery life Robust design Modular system TC53-10 Probe TC53/TC54-10 IR probe TC54-10 (Ø 40 mm) Modular IR touch probe series with revolutionary shark360 measuring mechanism Innovative, modular, precise
14 Interface M16x1 (2-pole) Workpiece measurement and tool setting in grinding, turning and milling machines Pulling measurements with cranked styli Excentric measurements Compact machines Highest precision in all directions Superior precision due to patented shark360 measuring mechanism Pulling measurements Precise non-lobing touch characteristics Measuring speed up to 2 m/min No-wear, electronic measuring mechanism High process reliability shark360 Measurement in Z+/Z- TC76 Probe TC76 Modular system Cable system, electronic Ø 25 mm touch probe for grinding, turning and milling centers
16 FormControl V3 Measurement by mouse click Contour measurement in the machining center Measurements on 3-axes or 5-axes machines Collision control and Best-fit Fast detection of machining errors Immediate rework in initial setup Easy to use and self explaining user interface Fast generation of measuring programs Increased productivity ADIF automatic data interface Software FormControl V3 Generation of a measuring report Measurement by mouse click Simplified economic production of highest quality
18 In-process measurement of axle leg Automatic measurement of bores (> Ø 3 mm) in machining centers Measurement of position, cylindricity and roundness Process monitoring in valve production Extremely fast measurement Machine-independent measuring system Measurement in initial setup Calculation of compensation values Provides closed loop machining by communicating with third party tools Measuring systems BG-series BG40 BG41 BG40 Bore Gauge BG-Series TG80 Temperature measuring system Machine-independent measuring system Precise measurement of bores for mass production
20 LaserControl as single system Tool breakage control Single cutting edge control Tool setting at nominal speed Form and wear control Compensation of the machine axes Runout control LaserControl as support system High production quality No subsequent damage due to tool breakage Reduced setup time Unmanned operation Reduced scrap rate Increased productivity Intelligent Blum protection system LaserControl NT LaserControl NT Reliable patented NT-Electronics Blum Laser Measuring Systems for machine tools Highest precision and reliability under the roughest working conditions
22 LaserControl NT-H 3D All tools with one system Tactile measurement of non-rotating tools Non-contact measurement of rotating tools Tool breakage control Tool setting at nominal spindle speed Form and wear control Compensation of the machine axes Runout control Tactile measurement High production quality No subsequent damage due to tool breakage Reduced setup time Unmanned operation Reduced scrap rate Increased productivity Custom specific solutions LaserControl NT-H 3D The perfect solution with software Multi-tasking for turn-mill machines Combined measuring system for all kind of tools
24 Z-Nano - cable system solution Z-Nano (Ø 43 mm) for standard machines Z-Pico ( 28 mm) for micro machining Measurement of tool length Tool breakage control Compensation of the machine axes Measurement of tools > Ø 0,1 mm Z-Nano IR infrared data transmission Fast breakage control No subsequent damage due to tool breakage Fast ROI No-wear, electronic measuring mechanism Compact and robust design Precise - linear working principle Z-Pico Probe Z-Nano/Z-Pico Blum infrared system in DUO-Mode Z-series Robust, precise probes for measurement of tool length and for breakage control
26 Z-3D the cable version solution Measurement of tool length Measurement of tool radius Tool breakage control Compensation of the machine axes TC54-20 infrared data transmission Fast breakage control No subsequent damage due to tool breakage Fast ROI No-wear, electronic measuring mechanism Compact and robust design Measurement of tool radius TC54-20 Probe TC54-20/Z-3D Blum infrared system in DUO-Mode Universal, economic solution for tool setting and breakage control
28 Expert advice Worldwide service and qualified consultation Applications training Retrofitting at a fixed price Software development for special applications Customer specific solutions Blum Techcenter Please contact us, we will be happy to assist you. Service-Hotline Service and Training
Blum Subsidiary Blum Service System Integrator Blum worldwide Customer support is covered by our own subsidiaries and System Integrators Blum-Novotest GmbH Production Metrology Postfach 1202 88182 Ravensburg, Germany Tel. +49 751 6008-0 Fax +49 751 6008-156 www.blum-novotest.com E-Mail: vk@blum-novotest.com Blum-Novotest GmbH Testing Technology Willich, Germany Tel. +49 2154 9219-70 E-Mail: info@novotest.com Blum-Novotest Srl Como, Italy Tel. +39 031 283955 E-Mail: info@blum-novotest.it Blum-Novotest LTD Birmingham, England Tel. +44 1543 257111 E-Mail: info@blum-novotest.co.uk Blum-Novotest Sarl Bordeaux, France Tel. +33 557 02-0135 E-Mail: info@blum-novotest.fr Blum Laser Measuring Technology Inc. Cincinnati, USA Tel. +1 (859) 344-6789 E-Mail: solutions@blumlmt.com KK Blum Laser Measuring Technology Nagoya, Japan Tel. +81 568 74-5311 E-Mail: info@blumlmtj.co.jp Blum-Novotest LTD. Anyang, Korea Tel. +82-(0) 31-478-1811 E-Mail: info@blum-novotest.co.kr Blum Production Metrology Co., Ltd. Taichung, Taiwan Tel. +886 4 2358-3900 E-Mail: info@blum-novotest.com.tw Blum Production Metrology PTE Ltd. Singapore, Singapore Tel. +65 62720998 E-Mail: info@blumsea.com.sg Blum-Novotest Shanghai, China Tel. +86 21 52080480 E-Mail: service@blum-novotest.com.cn
Blum-Novotest GmbH Production Metrology Postfach 1202 88182 Ravensburg, Germany Tel. +49 751 6008-0 Fax +49 751 6008-156 www.blum-novotest.com vk@blum-novotest.com