Modernization of a ZEISS UPMC850 measuring machine
Conversion of a manual Brown & Sharpe GAGE 2000
Conversion of a ZEISS WMV85 coordinate measuring machine
Upgrade your coordinate measuring machine with user-friendly measuring software, comfortable joystick and powerful control. THOME Präzision is your partner when it comes to modernizing your old measuring machine. We would be pleased to advise you individually about our possibilities. Increase your productivity without large investments. Use the potential of your existing coordinate measuring machine optimally. The mechanics of measuring machines are often still up-to-date after years. However, the development of electronics and measuring software is progressing rapidly. Continuous improvements can be expected, especially in the areas listed below:
Many companies have recognized this potential for increasing efficiency. The changeover especially from large coordinate measuring machines to modern measuring software and control technology is particularly worthwhile. For many coordinate measuring machines, it is often useful to also modernize the scale systems and, if necessary, the touch probe system. We would be pleased to submit you a non-binding offer for a modernization of your coordinate measuring machine. But first we need some data from you. Therefore we would like to ask you to fill out the following questionnaire in the best possible way and send it back to us by e-mail. Very helpful are also photos of your coordinate measuring machine and detailed photos of the accessories. If possible, please also take photos of type plates or write down their contents.
Measuring software ThomControl for coordinate measuring machines
Measuring software ThomControl for coordinate measuring machines
The measuring software ThomControl is ideally suited for the modernization of your older measuring machines. ThomControl convinces by simplest operation and highest ease of use. An extensive graphical support allows even untrained operators to measure efficiently and time-saving after a few days. With the Teach-In procedure, measuring programs can be taught in by means of a joystick. On a CAD model the elements can be clicked directly and measured automatically. The measuring program is written in the background. CNC probing strategies are available for all elements, which are visually displayed and can be configured as required. ThomControl is based on the I++ DME communication interface and can be used with all hardware components that support this interface. This makes the modernization (RETROFIT) of old measuring machines of any manufacturer very cost efficient.
The measuring software ThomControl is particularly suitable if the operator has to solve his measuring tasks easily and quickly. ThomControl offers here a flexible and inexpensive solution for the modernization of your coordinate measuring machine. For example, you can select any geometric elements via the CAD file by mouse click and measure them automatically. The software suggests a measuring strategy and displays the traverse paths graphically The measuring strategy suggested by ThomControl can be changed as required. For further information please click on the following link:
User-friendly measuring software ThomControl
Retrofit of a Johansson Cordimet 800 coordinate measuring machine, year 1986
Retrofit of a Zeiss coordinate measuring machine
After the modernization of your measuring machines, we are happy to take over the care, maintenance and calibration of your coordinate measuring machine on request. We calibrate with high-precision laser interferometers, ball plates and gauge blocks. For large coordinate measuring machines we use ball bars for calibration. The calibration is carried out according to ISO 10360 or VDI 2617. After each calibration you will receive a meaningful calibration protocol. Here all measured values and measuring procedures are documented. This measuring protocol is traceable and directly connected to the German Calibration Service. THOME Präzision recommends that you conclude a software maintenance contract for the ThomControl measurement software.
This way you always get the latest version of the measurement software ThomControl with the latest improvements. In addition, they can then take advantage of our competent support. Our support team usually helps very quickly and is also happy to connect to the customer's PC via remote maintenance software. Our staff will answer your questions, show you the latest functions and give you tips for solving your measurement problems. Thome Präzision also recommends the conclusion of a machine maintenance contract. Your measuring machine will then be calibrated and serviced annually or every two years by our competent service team. In this way, possible wear and tear is detected early on and you save costs through our more favorable maintenance contract conditions. After each calibration of your measuring machine, you will receive a new inspection stamp and a meaningful calibration certificate with the enclosed measurement reports..
Modernization of a Zeiss coordinate measuring machine
Modernization of a Zeiss coordinate measuring machine
When does it make sense to upgrade a coordinate measuring machine to modern software and electronics and when should one rather buy a new coordinate measuring machine? This question cannot be answered so easily in general. Whether a motor will last for a long time, whether the bearing will fail in the near future or whether the drive of an axis will become a problem. These are things that even we cannot foresee with certainty. The scale system is also an important component of the measuring machine. With too old and exotic systems you will not get support anymore and a replacement is recommended. Even with coordinate measuring machines that are over 10 years old, the supply of spare parts can become a problem.