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WENZEL presents measurement technology trends in the context of Industry 4.0
“The turbulent times we are currently experiencing pose major challenges for almost all companies,” explains Dr. Heike Wenzel. “But despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, — following the successful conclusion of fiscal year 2021 — the signs continue to point to growth.” Regardless of the crisis mode, the managing director of the Wenzel Group has seen many catch-up projects since the beginning of 2022. She is pleased to note that “many companies are now investing in future topics such as e-mobility or sustainability.”
For Hermann Diebold, the procurement of materials and electronic components is the biggest problem. This is compounded by “horrendous price increases”, which “we find difficult to pass on to customers.” The corona pandemic hit the company hard because employees were absent, but this problem has now been overcome. In the tool factory in southern Germany, the Ukraine war is only reflected in increased energy costs. Diebold: “We are currently going to trade fairs again and meeting a lot of people. Let's see if that brings up the issue of Covid again. ”
At METAV 2022, both managing directors will be showing solutions that help users digitize the factory. “Especially in times of digital transformation, we not only see measurement technology as important and interesting, but also positioned at the center,” says Managing Director Wenzel. She describes the IT tool as a revolutionary development WM | Alternator, which can be used to automate product and manufacturing information from CAD models and thus generate significantly more productive measurement programs.
Automating the measurement process also plays an important role for Diebold. For example, the company in Düsseldorf is showing new devices for hot-shrinking tools that go beyond the mere data-driven Industry 4.0 solution to operate simply by tapping on the touch screen. This so-called one-touch operation starts the process, which is then carried out by the built-in measurement and control technology: The device recognizes the tool shape and automatically regulates energy input and exposure time.
“With one touch, the process is fully automated and errors are absolutely ruled out,” says Diebold. “This ensures true sustainability, as only the minimum amount of electrical energy required is consumed. In addition, the tools are protected against damage, which has not been the case so far. ”
The Düsseldorf trade fair is also about the ongoing trend towards online measurement, which ideally even takes place in real time. Four years ago, the Bavarian Wenzel Group developed real-time software for analyzing measurement tasks and the machines used for them. “The WM | SYS Analyzer offers full data transparency for measuring machines and measurement environments,” says Managing Director Wenzel. “Authorized users are provided with all necessary information in real time in an appealing interface. ”
Diebold is also observing a demand for online measurement. For this purpose, Baden-Württembergers offer their customers a quality check of Diebold tool holders. “The tool holders are measured electronically in-house and each individual part receives a digital measurement report. This allows the customer to see which HSK cones are of standard quality and which are not or no longer. ”
The other solution is a new machine series for balancing tools and grinding wheels. Diebold: “Our decades of experience in tool manufacturing and spindle construction have enabled us to develop digitized balancing machines that measure significantly more precisely than previously available products on the market. ”
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