Automated Quality Control Industrial production processes require automated measuring cells for higher throughput (more parts in less time, better planning) and higher repeatability (process safety). As a one-source provider for industrial measuring sensors and parametric inspection software GOM´s automation team opens the way to a uniform and centralized part inspection management with parametric and traceable inspection workflows. Virtual Measuring Room Planning an efficient measuring cell is the key to comprehensive inspection. GOM’s Virtual Measuring Room supports the planning of measuring […]

Sheet Metal Parts Inspection of Sheet Metal Parts The ATOS optical digitizing system is an established system in the inspection of sheet metal parts. GOM has developed special algorithms that are used to measure entire surfaces as well as sharp-edged features with subpixel accuracy. In combination with the GOM Inspect Professional Software package, ATOS is the perfect solution for verification and quality control on sheet metal parts. Typical applications include: Flexible Alignment Strategies (RPS, best-fit, etc.) Full Surface Verification Hole […]

Tool Maintenance Repair and maintenance of tools and dies represent a major cost factor in the manufacture of parts. Optical measuring systems from GOM can be used to quickly locate and repair a broken die, or to proactively check for die wear and extend tool life. Data Backup for Broken Dies Fast digitizing of an approved tool ensures that any manual changes made during tool try-out can be archived reliably. ATOS STL polygon meshes serve as the perfect database for […]

FEA – Simulation Verification Numerical simulation methods are used to design and optimize new products and production processes. Material parameters and component deformation behavior have a significant influence on the accuracy of simulation calculations and their reliability. GOM’s optical measuring systems provide full-field information on material characteristics, 3D surface geometry and the forming behavior of sheet metal parts. These are valuable input parameters for simulation processes. In addition, ARAMIS and ARGUS are used to validate numerical simulations by calculating the […]

Tool Try-Out Faster Tool Try-Out through Forming Optimization During try-out of sheet metal forming tools, the complex interaction between material, tool and press machine needs to be mastered as quickly as possible. GOM’s optical metrology systems enable fast inspection of the shape and dimensions of sheet metal parts. In addition, the GOM ARGUS system for forming analysis detects material defects that occur during the forming process even before they are visible to the human eye. Objective root cause analysis significantly […]

Tool Manufacture Die Design / Forming Simulation Stamping simulation software is used to test the forming process to ensure that complex metal forming problems can be identified as early as possible during tool development. The outcome of the forming process and part formability must be simulated with realistic values to guarantee that a perfect 3D-Die-Layout is developed during tool design. If input parameters such as material characteristic values are inaccurate, the simulation will produce poor forming tools. GOM systems deliver […]

Material Properties – FLC Determination of Material Properties Simulation technology is used to calculate and optimize the design and shape of a product, along with the tools and forming process required for its manufacture, long before production actually starts. It is therefore essential to have information about the characteristics of the specific sheet metal used when designing a new product and manufacturing individual sheet metal parts. Knowledge of the material properties makes it possible to reliably compare product variants and […]