PECM Issue 20 2016 | Page 96

Mahr U.K. PLC Measuring Solutions for Accurate Automotive Manufacturing Industry R ecent developments in the way that we approach climate change has ramifications across all manufacturing sectors, but the automotive industry has its own unique challenges in improving efficiencies and lowering emissions in the manufacturing processes as well as in the performance of the end products. In order to stay listed as preferred suppliers you have to produce and verify products of the very highest quality, as well as providing reductions in friction and maximisation of fuel economy that will drive the improvements in carbon emissions. Mahr • • • • • metrology is used to test: Engine Components Injection Systems Steering Components Transmission Components Brake Systems Combustion Engine Components Recognitions to the use of new materials and improvements in production processes combustion engines are now 20% lighter than those produced in the 1980s. Accurate metrology has had, and continues to play, an important role in that development. When innovation drives change measurement and quality control is paramount to success. Mahr metrology allows accurate measurement of: • Pistons inspection • Turbochargers • Valves • Crankshafts • Camshafts • Connecting rods Injection Systems When working with fuel pressures of up to 2,000 bars in order to atomise fuel, injection systems need to be manufactured to the highest standard. With narrow tolerance bands you need a constant measure of quality, precision and process reliability. Able to work within tolerances of a few µm (in the case of the guide clearance between the needle and nozzle), our metrology tools offer state of the art measurement of geometry, surface profile and form through a range of hand and precision tools. Gearbox Our comprehensive range of gear metrology tools give accurate and reliable measurement of: • Gear shafts and loose gears. • Contour measurement on dog teeth. • Form and location measurements on shafts, parts and bearings. • Surface measurement on tooth flanks, bearings and sealing surfaces. • Dimensional testing on the housing and nearly all mounted parts. Brake Systems Safety is of paramount importance when it comes to brake systems. They have to work perfectly every time and being able to provide evidence of correct measurement for quality control is an essential part of the manufacturing process. Mahr upon • • • In order to stay listed as preferred suppliers you have to produce and verify products of the very highest quality, as well as providing reductions in friction and maximisation of fuel economy that will drive the improvements in carbon emissions. metrology can be depended to provide: Component geometry Shape and position tolerances Roughness and depth measurement For more details you can visit our website www.mahruk.com and for product information to can email at [email protected] or call directly on 01908 563700