The gauges can evaluate the surface roughness of the part whilst it remains in the machine tool, enabling early detection of poor surface quality. Reject parts can be immediately reworked whilst the part is still fixed in place, improving productivity, process reliability and eliminating downstream testing processes.
The two systems have been developed to optimise the process for the end user. For example, the TC64-RG operates as a standard probing system, in which the measuring stylus is moved along a surface. This is intended for measuring the surfaces of parts machined on a 3-axis machine tool. In comparison, the modular TC63-RG system can be adapted to parts with complex features that may be difficult to reach with a standard probing system. For measuring non-uniform surfaces, the TC63-RG’s Shark 360 technology incorporates a two-faced gear that eliminates twisting forces and eradicates sideways deflection for precise readings.
Using BRC radio technology as the means of signal transmission, the new IP68 probes can be incorporated into any machine tool with a BT, HSK, SK, BTH and VDI spindle configurations. Since their autumn 2015 launch, the new TC63-RG and TC64-RG DIGILOG surface finish gauges have proven effective in the automotive industry on components like valve seats that have a critical surface
