The case challenge was to improve the accuracy of wheelset axle measurements, to reduce measurement time and automate the process, and to make the measurements compliant with the standards existing in Germany. The solution was delivered to a railway maintenance and repair center.
Implementation of a wheelset axle inspection system for Deutsche Bahn
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Customer Needs:
Pre-implementation situation:
CUSTUMER
PROBLEM
A Deutsche Bahn client had old equipment and needed to find new equipment that could do the job, but they couldn't find it anywhere.
Their laboratory was not providing accurate data and there was a need to meet standards and identify more accurate measurements.
Their laboratory was not providing accurate data and there was a need to meet standards and identify more accurate measurements.
Influence of human factor on the measurement process
Insufficient measurement accuracy
Outdated measuring equipment
Long measurement time for each axis.
High error rate
Lack of software
Lack of traceability of measurements
5
Fully automated measurements of all parameters stated on the drawing with maximum accuracy
4
Operation of the equipment in shop conditions, not in a laboratory
3
Logging of all measurement results
2
Minimization of scrap during axis maintenance
1
Compliance with ISO standards
The solution
from the company
from the company
Roughness measurement module was improved and implemented
Increased angular resolution of the encoder from 720 to 3600 points
Introduction of additional software options designed specifically for Deutsche Bahn
Improvement of the optical module - change of the measuring range of the optical module: it was 15 by 15, it became 100 by 100
The solution
from the company
from the company
Stages of implementation
Swipe right
2 Stage
6 months
Manufacture of equipment
3 Stage
5 days
Installation and customization
6 Stage
3 months
System testing
5 Stage
5 weeks
StartUp support
4 Stage
1 day
Staff training
1 Stage
2 months
Design work
Results
Settings
In addition to the fact that the equipment can carry out real measurements, it is also possible to adjust the machines that process the product.
Reducing costs
Optimizing costs by reducing defects
bases
Creation of an electronic automatically updated measurement database
Accuracy
Increasing measurement accuracy
3 times
Reducing measurement time
Conclusions
The implementation of this solution allowed us to significantly improve the accuracy of measurements and fully automate the inspection process. This project was an important milestone for the company, as cooperation with such a large customer strengthened our reputation and became a valuable reference.
As part of the delivery, we modernized equipment and software, gained valuable experience in working with government clients and confirmed our readiness to implement long and complex projects.
The implementation of this solution contributed to the development of the company and brought a significant financial result.
As part of the delivery, we modernized equipment and software, gained valuable experience in working with government clients and confirmed our readiness to implement long and complex projects.
The implementation of this solution contributed to the development of the company and brought a significant financial result.
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IBB TECHNOLOGY
Röntgenstraße 8b
D-64846 Groß-Zimmern
Phone number: +49 (0) 6071 9706 0
Fax: +49 (0) 6071 9706 30
email: info@ibbtechnology.com
Röntgenstraße 8b
D-64846 Groß-Zimmern
Phone number: +49 (0) 6071 9706 0
Fax: +49 (0) 6071 9706 30
email: info@ibbtechnology.com
IBB TECHNOLOGY
Röntgenstraße 8b
D-64846 Groß-Zimmern
Phone number: +49 (0) 6071 9706 0
Fax: +49 (0) 6071 9706 30
email: info@ibbtechnology.com
Röntgenstraße 8b
D-64846 Groß-Zimmern
Phone number: +49 (0) 6071 9706 0
Fax: +49 (0) 6071 9706 30
email: info@ibbtechnology.com
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