Avoiding scrap and rejects Health Check ensures optimal performance for Millturn machines

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WFL Millturn Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

DIPROFIL Diamantprodukter AB

Ramada Acos

With the WFL Health Check the overall condition of a Millturn machine becomes visible. It ensures optimal performance through checking the machine geometry. With semi-automatic measurement and measurement data logging, this software or hardware offers an efficient solution that can be used on all Millturns.

With the latest tool called My WFL Health Check, the machine geometry is checked by semi-automatic measurement of the milling spindle and tailstock as well as the main and counter spindle. The software also includes cycles and test equipment for measuring and logging the geometry. The Health Check can be used and retrofitted on all machine types and controls, regardless of whether the machine is equipped with different special options. The entire programme takes about 25 minutes. Long-term trends can be identified thanks to the integrated measurement data logging.

First, the roundness and alignment of the milling spindle is measured with a test mandrel in the milling spindle. This is done with different B-axis angles and different clamping states (milling spindle clamped / unclamped, B-axis clamped / unclamped, ...) The repeat accuracy of the measuring probe is then checked using the calibration ring. Next, the machine zero point is checked in the X and Y directions. The machine operator must then clamp a short shaft in the chuck to check the alignment of the headstock. In the last step, the operator clamps a long workpiece between the chuck and tailstock / counter spindle, after which the position of the tailstock / counter spindle is automatically measured in relation to the main spindle. All measurement results are stored in a measurement database and can be compared with previous measurement results.

Depending on the machine version, the Health Check program saves up to 57 measuring points in the measurement data log.

Checking the machine

The biggest advantage is the simple and regular inspection to check the machine geometry. Intervals of at least once a month are advantageous here. The timely detection of worn machine components means that repairs and maintenance work can be initiated at an early stage. This in turn saves costs and time.

The My WFL Health Check should be carried out after every collision to see where and which parts are broken. This saves time when repairing the machine after a crash, as it is possible to immediately identify which machine components are damaged and to check whether the machine geometry is correct. Otherwise, checking the machine geometry is a very time-consuming process that can take several hours.

Machine efficiency is increased

In principle, the Health Check can offer a great advantage and added value for all WFL customers, regardless of their industry. According to the company The My WFL Health Check is most effective for valuable components to produce no scrap parts. The health check should be carried out before production so that rejects can be prevented and none are produced. This point is also the main benefit for WFL customer. The manufacturer claims that with the Health Check, it is unlikely that rejects will be produced, which means lower production costs. The machine geometry is checked by semi-automatically measuring the milling spindle and tailstock as well as the main and counter spindles.

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