WENZEL Group Precision at Heart

WENZEL Group Precision at Heart

Dr. Heike Wenzel-Däfler Frank Wenzel For 45 years WENZEL has set global standards in measurement technology. Decades of experience combined with sophisticated technical know-how is the base for our high quality products. Through continuous investment in research and development we ensure our technological leadership. Highest precision, reliability and technological competence are our most important success factors. Our goal is to strengthen the market position of our customers with experience and high-quality solutions for the future. As a second generation family run business, it is very important for us to meet our business and social responsibilities. We take care to preserve our natural resources and participate actively in environmental protection by working continuously to improve the environmental performance of our products. Above all we are committed to a great extent to our employees and their families; they are the ones that make our company so successful. With all our business partners, we maintain a cooperative and trusting relationship. This new brochure will provide you with an insight into the WENZEL Group. Frank Wenzel Dr. Heike Wenzel-Däfler

Company WENZEL Group 04-05 Measuring Solutions 06-07 Production 08-09 Products Bridge Type CMMs 10-11 Horizontal-Arm CMMs 12-13 Project Competence 14-15 Gear Metrology 16-17 Software 18-19 Reverse Engineering 20-21 Computed Tomography 22-23 Optical High Speed Scanning 24-25 Styling Package 26-27 Services 28-29 References 30-31 Locations 32-33

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WENZEL GROUP The Measure of All: WENZEL Measuring Solutions The cornerstone for the success story of the company was laid in 1968 by its founder Werner Wenzel. Since the development of the first WENZEL coordinate measuring machine in 1980, more than 7000 measuring systems have been delivered worldwide to the automotive industry, aerospace and mechanical engineering as well as to all other manufacturing sectors. These factors make it possible to develop individual and customer-specific solutions with the latest measuring technology; always with regard to extending our leadership in the market and to improving the quality of our products. At any time a step ahead in order to solve the requests of today with the technologies of tomorrow. 45 years on from its foundation WENZEL remains an innovative family led business, with highly skilled and motivated employees and the most advanced production facilities. Our satisfied customers, as well as the numerous certificates and accolades received, are testimony to our extraordinary achievements. Today, under second generation WENZEL family management, the company has become a world leader in measurement systems. Years of experience and technology capabilities as well as our high innovation power and research & development achievements are all decisive success guarantors. Milestones of 45 Years, WENZEL WENZEL Headquarters in Wiesthal 1968 Foundation by Werner Wenzel to manufacture test equipment and precision measuring tools 1980 Presentation of the first WENZEL developed 3D coordinate measuring machine 1993 Bavarian State Award for Technical Innovation Performance 1995 Quality Management System certification to DIN EN ISO 9001 1996 Bavarian State Award for Outstanding Quality 1999 Entered the field of metrology software 2001 Certification of Quality Management according to VDA 6, Part 4 2002 WENZEL is included into the list of the TOP 100 medium-sized companies in Germany 2003 Certification of quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 2003 Frank Wenzel and Dr. Heike Wenzel-Däfler enter into the management 2003 Presentation of the first WENZEL Gear Inspection Machine 2004 Accreditation of the Calibration Laboratory for length determination: Coordinate measuring machines to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025 2005 Foundation of the assembly plant in Shanghai, China 2007 First US-Subsidiary in Wixom, Michigan, USA 2009 Presentation of the first WENZEL CT scanner 2009 Introduction of the optical high speed measuring and digitizing systems 2009 WENZEL distinguished by the Bavarian Ministry of Economy with the title Bayerns Best 50 2012 WENZEL is honored again with the Bavarian State Award Bavaria s Best 50 5

MEASURING SOLUTIONS An Achievement Spectrum, that Looks for its Equal Today the name WENZEL is synonymous with high precision and innovation in the fields of coordinate metrology, gear metrology, measurement software, reverse engineering, computed tomography and optical high speed scanning. This versatile performance line-up of products offers solutions for almost all measuring applications. In addition WENZEL can supply turnkey solutions offering much more than just machine configurations: With experience and know-how we assume the project planning of complete measuring rooms from the foundation to the correct air-conditioning system. An unique turnkey service. Coordinate Measuring Technology (Photo BMW AG Plant Leipzig) (left centre) Gear Metrology (right centre) Optical Sensor Phoenix (bottom left) Optical High Speed Scanning System (bottom right) Computed Tomography 6

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PRODUCTION Quality Prevails The high quality of our products is the result of effective manufacturing processes. All aspects of manufacturing are perfectly matched among themselves and this in an industry with an unequaled vertical depth of manufacture. The WENZEL vertically integrated production system provides an efficient, quality focused, production process - from the first to the last steps. Our in-house competence across the value chain offers us the greatest possible flexibility under adherence of shortest delivery time, also in the implementation of special customer wishes. We achieve these due to the application of the latest production methods. Our certified quality management system guarantees the constantly unrivalled quality level of our processes and finished products. A Strong Base: Volcanic Hard Rock Granite This natural plutonic rock has aged for millions of years. Its thermal behavior and the minimal residual stress make granite the number one raw material for metrology structures. The base for our success lies in South Africa. From there we source the granite for our coordinate measuring machines. With the acquisition of a granite processing plant, we have a guaranteed the supply chain of this critical raw material and have consolidated our market leading position for the future. WENZEL performs all processing steps from cutting, drilling, grinding to final hand lapping of the granite. Production of horizontal-arm measuring machines in Wiesthal The lapping of granite is the most careful craftsmanship and allows the highest possible accuracy. 9

BRIDGE TYPE CMMS Precision that Pays: WENZEL LH Coordinate Measuring Machines The success of our flagship product - the LH series - is based upon the overall turnkey concept of first class mechanical engineering, intelligent design and a comprehensive package of support services. Our air bearing CMMs are at home everywhere, where precision measurements are requested: For example in engineering, the automotive industry or in wind turbines. From the smallest screw to large rotor blades, there is a WENZEL for every application and size offering the optimum solution: stable, reliable and outstanding dynamics. WENZEL bridge machines combine durability with unconditional quality and provide excellent value for money. The coordinate measuring machines by which all others are measured! Available Models and Variants XOrbit LH 65 / LH 87 / LH 108 LH 1210 / LH 1512 10

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HORIZONTAL-ARM CMMS For any Work-Piece Size: WENZEL Horizontal-Arm Measuring Machines These multi-purpose coordinate measuring machines offer maximum measurement volume for medium and especially large work-pieces. Combined as a duplex version or, through modular designs with lengths that can be extended at some future point, the horizontal-arm machines can be individually adapted to the measurement requirements and offer solutions that go far beyond standard. The superior design and the compact arrangement of the guide elements allow great accessibility from all sides. Our R-series arm measuring machines provide a high level of flexibility and dynamism. Available Models and Variants RSplus RA RAplus 12

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PROJECT COMPETENCE The Plus in Individual Customer Solutions: WENZEL Project Competence For the special requirements of our customers, we always have a tailor-made solution available: From conception and planning to the turnkey delivery. In addition to production and installation of our measuring solutions, our services can include the necessary structural calculations, the determination of space required, including the control and safety technology - WENZEL can make almost anything possible. WENZEL Solutions Some Examples Process Optimization in Production Maximization of machine time by means of automatic pallet transfer system Solutions for Wind Energy Plant Quality assurance of large-volumed components like planetary gear 14

Innovative Solution: Dual-Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine for the inspection of slewing bearings up to 6000 mm Higher Performance in the Automotive Industry Optimal accessibility from all sides e.g. when measuring car bodies Revolution for Optical Measuring Solutions Measuring and capturing point clouds and geometry elements in one working cycle with high speed for components of any kind 15

GEAR METROLOGY The Perfect Combination of Engineering and Experience: Measurement of Gears from WENZEL WENZEL is already a world leader in gear inspection due to its experienced gear metrology team. The WENZEL technology for testing rotating gear components is unequalled in this industry. The purpose designed products range of gear machines optimally satisfy the market requirements. This can be measured; not least through the numerous national and international sales successes at benchmark companies. Erhältliche Available Models Modelle and und Variants Baureihen WGT 280 WGT 400 / 600 WGT 850 /... / 4000 16

LH Hybrid LHF Gear LH Gear 17

SOFTWARE Exactly to the Point: WENZEL Measuring Software The WENZEL Group provides intelligent software solutions for the numerous measurement applications. Constant collaboration with users from various industries results in the development of extensive, while at the same intuitive to-use, software packages. Our measurement software Metrosoft is one of the most powerful and widely used in the market. Even with complex components Metrosoft guarantees accurate, quick and meaningful measurement results. The perfect integration of the different measurement technologies and sensors by WENZEL covers the measurement application areas of Reverse Engineering, Computed Tomography, Design and Mold Making. Special modules such as for the measurement of pipes or the efficient evaluation of turbine blades reside in our extensive portfolio of solutions. WENZEL Measuring Software Metrosoft QUARTIS 18

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REVERSE ENGINEERING Perfect Use of Synergies: Reverse Engineering from WENZEL WENZEL offers a complete solution unique in the industry for Reverse Engineering. The successful system for the collection of surface and contour data is based upon the sensors and software tools of WENZEL. It covers the entire field of digitalization and post-processing of point clouds, including the complex subject of Reverse Engineering and form measurement. The WENZEL solution extends beyond the initial consultation, training of our Reverse Engineering Technology and software development for custom applications. Variance Analysis with PointMaster Software Triangulated representation of a cast part scanned with 3D Line Scanner SHAPETRACER Deviations from CAD-model are highlighted in color 20

Digitization of a casting with the 3D Line Scanner SHAPETRACER at Rexroth Guss GmbH, Lohr The flags report the exact measurement deviations The curve in the lower area shows the error distribution of all measuring points 21

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY Through and Through Precise Measuring Results: WENZEL Volumetrik Computed Tomography WENZEL Volumetrik CT scanners are particular powerful and precise devices utilizing a compact and low-maintenance design. Whether in quality control, testing or reverse engineering, the integrated computed tomography workstations measure internal and external 3D structures quickly and accurately. The exact series of computed tomographs are for all parts manufactured from plastic, composite, ceramic, light alloys and steel that need to be tested and evaluated in a non-destructive and timely manner. Available Models and Variants Desktop-CT exact XS Desktop-CT exact S CT-Workstation exact M 22

CT-Workstation exact M with integrated measurement and evaluation station (Photo Wild Hi-Precision GmbH, Völkermarkt) Dimensional micro measurement on a plastic part Injection moulded part with complex structure and geometry The automated, virtual measurement program provides a graphical protocol of all measurement features A global nominal-to-actual comparison makes all deviations of the actual part from a CAD model visible at a glance 23

OPTICAL HIGH SPEED SCANNING Optical High Speed Scanning: Automatic and Contactless Quality Assurance The optical high speed scanning systems of WENZEL ScanTec are suitable for almost all surfaces and specifically designed for use in production. The systems can recognize and analyze even the smallest defects. A rapid feedback to production quality control is guaranteed. WENZEL ScanTec offers specialized turbine blades solutions for the energy industry, aerospace and others. The technology based on white light is suitable for very complex parts. Reproducibility, accuracy and highest quality are guaranteed in this solution. Available Models and Variants MobileScan3D MAXOS 24

CORE DG/CORE DS CORE M 25

STYLING PACKAGE The Revolution of the Design Process: Made by WENZEL From the collection of unknown surface data, to milling from either digital or CAD sources, WENZEL s styling package solves your challenges in the design process. With DesCAD3D, we offer to modelers and designers a software tool with which all necessary tasks in the design operation can be completed. In combination with the WENZEL styling equipment, all steps in the design process can be performed on our 3D coordinate measuring machines series RA and RSplus. For sure we also support coordinate measuring machines from other manufacturers. The WENZEL Design Package is complimented by its Milling Heads DMH and Excalibur. Milling programs can be produced quickly and easily via either measuring machine data or external CAD sources. The WENZEL Design Package WENZEL Design Software DesCAD3D 26

2-Axes-Drilling and Milling Head DMH 120 / DMH 200 2-Axes-CNC-Drilling and Milling Head Excalibur 27

SERVICES Customized Services We are here for you! Whether its maintenance and repair operations, roll-out support or measuring service, you can count on us! If needed our service engineers will upgrade your measuring machines to the latest state-of-the-art technology. Product training and seminars complete our range. In our training center we offer a unique, total training concept, which combines theoretical and practical aspects of the coordinate measurement. All of our trainers are AUKOM-certificated, of course. Services from WENZEL Maintenance and Service The experts from WENZEL ensure the smooth operation of your metrological solutions. Our comprehensive repair and maintenance services guarantee a short reaction time, even after the warranty period. Whether for your machine or your software, whether remote maintenance or together on-site with you, we will define the most suitable service package. Retrofitting We are committed to realize the retrofitting of your existing measuring systems. This can include the upgrade of software and hardware - even for equipment from other manufacturers. You can optimize the performance and extend the life expectancy of your existing equipment all at a fair price. 28

Measurement Services We offer contract measurement services, defect detection, digitization, initial sample inspection, reverse engineering, sub contract measurement and prototype measuring even for challenging complex parts. Our vast experience guarantees the correct measurement strategy for your requirements. Training Centre In addition to the training of your staff, we offer individual training by our qualified coaching staff. WENZEL is a leader in the conceptual training of coordinate metrology. The comprehensive, structured training concept is modular built and covers all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. 29

REFERENCES That s how we want to be judged Worldwide companies from all industry sectors rely on our metrology solutions and the know-how of our employees. Whether small, medium or large companies, our coordinate measuring machines serve all industrial applications and are in demand. 30

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LOCATIONS Worldwide there for you Our customers are our number One. To give you the competitive advantage we guarantee short response times, fast availability of spare parts and professional support. With our sales and service partners in over 50 countries, we are customer focused around the globe. WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG WENZEL Group GmbH & Co.KG Werner-Wenzel-Straße D-97859 Wiesthal Phone : +49 6020 201-0 Fax: +49 6020 201-1999 info@wenzel-group.com www.wenzel-group.com 32

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IMPRINT Editor WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG Werner-Wenzel-Straße D-97859 Wiesthal Contact Phone: +49 6020 201-0 Fax: +49 6020 201-1999 info@wenzel-group.com www.wenzel-group.com Concept and Design WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG Picture Credits: Unless specifically noted, the images were provided by the WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG. Reprints, duplication or reproduction are only allowed with written permission of WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG.

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