At the start of each shift, the dimensional accuracy of the turning tools is checked in the precision turned parts production department at Klumpp Präzisionswerk GmbH & Co. KG. To this end, workpieces from ongoing production are sent to the measuring laboratory to obtain approval for further production. In series production with multiple automatic lathes, however, the large number of measurements often leads to the laboratory becoming overloaded.

GBS metrology GmbH developed an automated measuring station. The measuring station can be installed directly in the production environment, close to the lathes. This allows workers to check their finished products themselves without any prior knowledge of measurement technology or training.

After installing the measuring station from GBS metrology, it was quickly integrated into the production process and was very well received. The reduction in personnel required in the measuring laboratory and the resulting acceleration of production approval led to a clear increase in the scope and efficiency of the manufacturing processes.