Measuring chain

The latest version of the Kistler maXYmos BL process monitoring and product testing system is the basis of a complete XY measuring chain costing less than £2000, including sensors.

Monitoring the relationship between force, measured by piezoelectric or strain gauge sensors, and distance, measured by potentiometric displacement sensors provides an accurate evaluation of any variation in a production process or product performance compared with a known optimum.

The new version adds envelope curve evaluation as standard. During setup, the band of the envelope curve automatically wraps around the outside contour of a previously measured bundle of curves evaluated as 'Good'. Automatic trend tracking, which can be activated for the band of the envelope curve, tracks the setpoint limits, for example with progressive tool wear, and adjusts the evaluation function to suit the actual process in real time.