A leading diesel engine manufacturer was facing measurement accuracy issues while checking critical engine components, including piston bores.
Even though measurements were carried out on an isolated table, excessive vibration continued to affect the results.
The Challenge
The facility required extremely high measurement precision for applications such as:
- Surface finish measurement below micron levels
- Micro-balance measurements down to very small weight differences
- High-magnification microscopic analysis
- Inspection of critical engine components
Even minor vibration could affect the accuracy of these measurements and reduce confidence in the results.
Exploring an Active Isolation Solution
To improve measurement stability, the client considered an active vibration isolation platform.
The system detects incoming vibration and produces a counteracting force to reduce its effect on sensitive equipment.
This approach can provide improved stability for:
- Surface finish gauges
- Microscopes
- Precision balances
- Other sensitive measuring instruments
Testing Before Implementation
A demonstration unit was recommended so the customer could test the system directly with existing equipment at the facility.
This would allow the team to compare the new active isolation platform with the existing isolated table and determine whether it provided the required improvement.
Why Vibration Measurement Matters
This case highlights the importance of identifying and controlling environmental vibration before selecting an isolation solution.
Proper vibration analysis can help manufacturers:
- Improve measurement accuracy
- Reduce inspection errors
- Protect sensitive equipment
- Maintain consistent quality standards
Improve Measurement Stability with Bilz
Bilz offers vibration measurement, analysis and isolation solutions for demanding metrology and manufacturing applications.
Contact Bilz to identify the most suitable solution for your precision measurement requirements.
