Spline measuring instruments VM

with guiding profile

Actual size measurement for high batch production

VM e- 11/07

Function

The measuring instruments VM are equipped with a guiding profile. They measure the size over two balls without reversing point. The guiding profile is adjusted to the gear and spline of the specimen. Thus the measuring instruments VM can be used only for the according batch. But here they convince with their professionalism. They are robust and the measuring values are independent of the user. For splines the guiding profile can be supplied as go gage profile, as under or over size profile or as combination of go gage and under or over size profile (see the blue box). The choice of measuring instruments VM ranges from simple hand operated versions to the fully automatic system FAPP. All measuring instruments VM are calibrated with a profiled setting master. A UPM certificate contains the measuring uncertainty of the instrument and allows the ascertainment of the measuring uncertainty in daily use.

The size over two balls is touched either by measuring balls or radius disks.

measuring force Die Antastung erfolgt immer zweiflankig

double flank contact

profile of specimen

double flank contact of measuring inserts

Guiding profile
The guiding profile can be supplied: as under size as go gage as go gage with under size in front section type VMF type VML type VML/F

By the floating suspension of the measuring inserts a double flank contact is guaranteed. The guiding profile having clearance to the profile of the specimen, all necessary degrees of freedom are provided in the mechanic suspension.

guiding profile

Overview

reading

dial indicator

The different types of instruments have different features, which are resumed in a matrix.

electronic column computer one pair

radial measuring points

gaging operation

multiple pairs

manual

automatic

Type

Picture

Display

Measuring points

Gaging operation

IVM 1x1
or

AVM 1x1

or

AVM nx2 K

AVM nx2 RS

or

IVM nx2 RS

or

Measuring instruments IVM 1x1

IVM 1x1 have a profiled guidance plug, a measuring insert with 2 HMmeasuring ball inserts, a handle or a measuring stand and a dial indicator or a digital display. Both measuring ball inserts are mechanically connected together. Thus the use of a dial indicator or a digital probe is possible as well. IVM 1x1 are mainly used for the measurement of medial batches.

IVM 1x1 with handle and dial indicator

IVM 1x1 with measuring stand and dial indicator

The measuring insert is rotatably and rockingly suspended.

reading radial measuring points gaging operation

With the handle shown below IVM 1x1 instruments can be connected to the longitudinal dynamic registration system for measurement values L-Dyn.

Versions
Dial indicator I100 handle M1
120 100 60 80

profile plug

20

0.002mm

40

140

measuring insert

measuring stand B1E

0
20

40

+ 60

60 40 20
0.0 02m m

80 0 10 0 12

stop
+
140

0
20 40

+ 60

inductive probe I100

measuring stand B1M

digital probe ST12

handle PG with measuring force retraction

E
20 20

60 60 140 140

40 40

+ +
120 120 100 100

0
20 20
0.002mm 0.002mm

measuring system for the travel of stop

40 60 60

80 80

handle L-Dyn

spring mounted stop setting ring (always necessary) control ring (only necessary for probes)

Measuring instrument AVM 1x1

AVM 1x1 have a profiled guidance ring, a HMmeasuring ball insert, selective a measuring stand and dial indicator or a digital reading. They are mainly used for the measurement of medial batches. The AVM is available as hand-held unit or mounted on a measuring stand.

reading

radial measuring points

gaging operation

Versions
A
dial indicator A200
20 40
0.002mm

60 80 100

0
20 40 60

+ -

120 140

floating ring with hold for the dial indicator

adjustable stop profile ring

light measuring stand A2 knurl ring measuring ball insert cover

C
setting plug (always necessary) inductive plug A 200
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t ro lld

or

control plug (only necessary for inductive probes)

Measuring instrument AVM nx2 K

Type VM 1x2 Type VM 2x2 Type VM 3x2

All Frenco measuring instruments VM nx2 have multiple measuring inserts. To determine the diametrical size over two balls, two opposite located inductive probes are added together. The types nx2 K are equipped with HM-measuring ball inserts, which are screwed into the inductive probes. If the measuring balls are worn, they may be exchanged. Due to the major wear of the measuring balls (compared to radius disks), measuring instruments VM nx2 K are suitable only for small and middle batches.

reading

radial measuring points

gaging operation

Versions
A
inductive probe A 200 floating insert guiding ring upper cover

base plate

measuring ball insert lower cover

C
dynamic adapter

adjustable stop

measuring stand A2

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measuring stand A3 setting plug (grey) and control plug (blue)

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Measuring instruments AVM nx2 RS

radius disk HM The version AVM nx2 RS is not equipped with measuring balls any more, but with radius disk. They are clamped in a floating insert and turnable. The wear of radius disks is much more lower than that of measuring balls. That way the wear problem for the measurement of large batches is solved. RS measuring instruments are very robust and easy to handle. By these features the AVM nx2 RS is suitable for automation.

reading

radial measuring points

gaging operation

floating insert with radius disk

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Versions
A
inductive probe floating insert radius disk covering disk upper cover

basis

guiding ring

lower cover adjustable stop

dynamic adapter

measuring stand A2

measuring stand A3 FAPP-adaptor for the automation with the FAPP system with integrated automatic setting master.

setting plug (grey) and control plug (blue)

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Measuring instruments IVM nx2 RS

Measuring instruments with multiple measuring points for the measurement of the size between balls require due to their limited space a clever engineering. That is why IVM nx2 are always equipped with radius disks. The radius disks are mounted on floatingly suspended measuring levers. They are turnable if the clamping is loosened. IVM nx2 RS are suitable for automation with FAPPSystems.

reading

radial measuring points

gaging operation

IVM nx2 dynamic adaptor

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Versions
A
setting ring pre-centering diameter guiding plug supporting shaft covering disk upper cover radius disk measuring lever

control ring

inductive probe

lower cover

basis

dynamic adaptor

FAPP-adaptor

automatic setting ring inductive probe for plane lift

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Dynamic evaluation of measurements with LDYN

All measuring instruments of the group V equipped with the dynamic adaptor are suitable for the longitudinal dynamic inspection. The longitudinal inspection enables the evaluation of: conicity crowning manner of hardening roundness

The complete system L-Dyn for nx2 indicating gages

The complete system LDyn contains: measuring instrument with LDyn-adaptor according number of probes For 1x1:Digi measuring box For nx2: A/D converter tetrabox + PC-plug-in card PC Software The complete system L-Dyn for 1x1 indicating gages

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Workbench build up

L-Dyn systems reach pure perfection by being built up on a work bench by FRENCO: The wiring and the electronic systems are securely and unvisibly stowed and control masters are protected against damage in the drawers.

Software LDYN
With the software L-Dyn the size over/ between balls of gears is dynamically collected all over the length of the teeth. The software records as well the measuring results as information about the worker and the shift. These data records can be displayed on a monitor or be exported as ASCII file. By the external SPC software the data records can be evaluated. Only this longitudinal dynamic evaluation provides reproducible measuring results.

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FAPP
Our FAPP-System enables the automatic inspection of internal and external gears and splines. Integrated in a production line a cycle time of about 10 sec. can be reached. The automatic inspection of gears and splines rises to a big challenge: Firstly many motions are to be executed and secondly the relevant conditions have to be continuously monitored. The FRENCO FAPP-System is an expert for these challenges. The complicated mechanic fitting is executed by an only for this purpose developed fitting unit in combination with a quick control. The measuring instrument or the indicating gage is connected to the fitting unit by a quick-change adaptor equipped with a bayonet catch. The gear or spline which is to be tested is strongly clamped below the fitting unit. The choice of the proper clamping unit depends on the work piece. A special centric chuck is provided as accessory. By the coordination of the fitting unit and the linear feed the gears and splines fixed in the inserting holder and in the clamping unit are joined together. The joining depth, the joining forces, a possible unserviceableness and the measuring planes are of course monitored and controlled. Thus even the difficult gaging with go plug gages and go ring gages is possible without problems. The FRENCO gear inspection machines type VM nx2 RS can be automated by the FAPP-System.

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FAPP-System
Joining force measurement Travel scale system

The FAPP-Systems are designed as autonomous units. It is equipped with a pneumatic and electric control for the motion processes of the fitting unit and that of the linear feed. Interfaces for the communication with handling machines are standard. Further interfaces are optional.

automatic joining system

measuring instrument with FAPP adaptor

FRENCO also offers complete FAPP inspection units with integrated handling system and sorting.

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VM - Versions
- Internal splines Measuring instrument with 2 radial measuring points
A
120 100 60 80

60 140

40 20

+ +
120 100

0
20
0.002mm

40 60 80

140

B
20 40

20

0.002mm

40

+ 60

C
60 40 20
0.0 02m m

80 0 10 120

0
20 40

140

+60

Measuring instruments with nx2 radial measuring radius disks: IVM nx2 RS
C A B D

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VM - Versions
- External splines Measuring instrument with 2 radial measuring points: AVM 1x1

20

40
0.002mm

60 80 100

0
20 40 60

+ -

120 140

B C

Measuring instrument with nx2 radial measuring balls:

AVM nx2 K
C

Measuring instrument with nx2 radial measuring radius disks: AVM nx2 RS
A B C D

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FRENCO Product Lines

Gear and spline high precision

--------------------------------------Spline gages Master gears, master wheels Artefacts, masters Profiled tools Clamping systems Gear and spline manufacturing

Instruments for size inspection Series V

---------------------------------------Ball inserts and pins VRK Instruments for rocking VA Instruments with face stop VP Indicating gages VM Variable 3-disc gages VD Customized solutions VS

Rotation Measuring Systems ----------------------------------URM - K with balls and pins URM - R with master wheels EWP Single flank gear rolling ZWP Double flank gear rolling WS Gear rollscan

Gear and spline inspection

-----------------------------------------DKD gear calibration Gage wear inspection Part inspections Deviation analysis

Know-how transfer
---------------------------------------------------Software for gear and spline calculating Training, seminars and workshops Consulting and calculations Literature and documents National and international standards

Frenco GmbH gear + spline technology

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