IMTS 2024 Conference: How Measuring Systems Greatly Improve Speed and Accuracy in Machining Automation

Wednesday September 11 10:00 AM CST
IMTS39 Room W194-A

About the presentation
Automation is an essential part of modern machining and profitable production. Lasers have been at the forefront of precision measuring and production for decades and continue to push the limits of what is possible for in-process tool and workpiece measurement. The combination of lasers, probes, and software enables mold and die companies to deliver accuracy, speed, and communication in real time under adverse shop conditions. A systems approach provides extremely accurate and repeatable in-process measuring at exact tolerances to meet even the strict mandates of the automotive, medical, and aerospace industries.

Probes and laser measuring systems play an essential role in unmanned production. To ensure productivity, it is critical that the tools be monitored during unmanned production to detect tool breakage, wear, or damage to the tool cutting edges. A laser system can help prevent scrap material by providing automatic corrections or by replacing the damaged tool with a sister tool.

Manufacturing automation can help companies streamline their processes to produce more products, at a faster rate, and at a lower cost. One of the best places to start when considering this process is tool and workpiece measuring and accuracy. If the product you produce is not repeatably within specification, it is difficult to sell.

Meet your presenter
Casey Walters got his start in machine tool sales in 2010 as a sales representative for Heartland Machine & Engineering in Indianapolis. He joined Blum-Novotest as a southcentral regional manager in 2016, after working for Gosiger in Indiana.

Casey became the North American sales manager for Blum in 2021. He is responsible for sales management and growth within the United States and Canada. Casey lives with his family in Indiana, and travels widely to support customers in their technical growth in measurement and automation.