Adding carbon fiber frames to the gauge or fixture series can accurately meet the needs of the automotive industry.
This fundamentally changes the development and production process of automotive tools and makes it possible to bring new car models to market faster. High-precision, dimensionally stable fixtures can be realized and replaced quickly and easily, thus reducing the processing time for new design iterations and upgrades. In addition, the choice of additive manufacturing (carbon fiber products or related composite materials) when necessary can develop solutions for very complex forms and integrated functions. Removable snap fits and clips increase repeatability and improve the performance of the part environment. In the long run, the use of reusable standardized parts can save costs.
The use of carbon fiber products or related composite materials, the reduced weight makes it possible for a single person to operate and move the fixture without the use of heavy equipment. This means that they can be used more easily and quickly. The new carbon fiber fixtures meet all current standards in terms of functionality, precision, stability and stiffness. The use of carbon fiber beams minimizes thermal expansion. This means that these accessories are suitable for different applications in measuring rooms, production environments and climate chambers.
In an industry as fast-paced and innovative as automotive, it has evolved beyond measuring with bulky traditional fixtures. Yet many automakers are still struggling with these tools and the challenges that come with them: repeated measurements for complete quality checks, involving multiple team members to do one person's job, making new fixtures for each design iteration, and more. Gauges combined with lightweight carbon fiber materials also have the following benefits:
1) Easy to operate lightweight gauges
The fixtures combine carbon parts with 3D printed parts and are 90% lighter than traditional alternatives. With lighter fixtures, you can significantly reduce the time spent connecting parts and running scans during measurement. In addition, installing these heavy measurement fixtures usually requires multiple people and increases the risk of injury. Only one person can use our measurement fixtures to quickly and safely set up and scan parts.
2) Greater freedom of operation, fast and efficient
Lightweight construction not only reduces weight, but also reduces the surface area around the part. Traditional fixtures are bulky and cannot directly contact the entire part, requiring multiple rescans to cover the entire surface. Fixtures made with carbon fiber composites take up much less space, making scanning easier and faster.