Press Release
 

GEOMETRIC HEALTH CHECK KEEPS MACHINES IN THEIR PRIME

July 2005

Chiron has launched a new geometric 'health check' service to ensure that its customers continue to get the best possible performance out of their machines.

Inaccurate parts cost money and down time, and yet in the real world of production it is easy for spindles, axes and tables to get knocked out of alignment, while 24/7 production inevitably causes wear and tear. And while the effects might appear negligible, over time they can add up to a real problem.

The new service from Chiron can be completed in one day and includes four diagnostic checks – a Renishaw ball bar test, a machine levelling check, axis alignment with granite squares, and spindle reference bar checks. Customers receive a detailed report outlining the machine's performance and any areas
that need remedial work. If this can be carried out on the day it is included in the cost of the service.

If possible, all fixtures are left on the machine during testing to avoid any unnecessary disruption to production.

According to Keith Clowe, Engineering Services Product Manager at Chiron, the check takes the guesswork out of understanding component inaccuracies.

"The geometric health check will either reassure you that your Chiron machine is correctly aligned and performing to the best of its capabilities, or it will highlight problems that could cause incorrect parts and unwanted downtime now or in the future."

Chiron is offering the geometric health check as a special introductory price of £499 if it is ordered before the 31st August 2005. Sessions can be booked by calling Keith Clowe on 01926 818 418.

Chiron is a member of The Engineering Technology Group of companies.


For more information please contact:

Polly Taylor
Chiron UK
Tel: 01926 818 418
E :ptaylor@chironuk.co.uk
www.turning.biz    www.chironuk.co.uk
www.engtechgroup.com

Andy Sandford
Sticklebacks Communications Ltd
Tel: 01737 270 648
Mob: 07971 436 644
E : Andy@sticklebacks.com
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