{"id":7701,"date":"2026-09-17T09:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teciman.com\/metrologia\/?p=7701"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:14:25","slug":"reduce-inspection-time-ph20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teciman.com\/metrologia\/en\/news\/reduce-inspection-time-ph20\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reduce the inspection time of a 49% with a PH20 head on a three-dimensional measuring machine"},"content":{"rendered":"

In sectors where dimensional accuracy and productivity are critical, reducing inspection time without compromising quality has become a top priority. This is especially true in the automotive industry, where inspecting parts for premium vehicles requires combining speed, accuracy and repeatability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

One of the technologies that can make a difference in this type of application is the PH20 printhead<\/strong>integrated into a coordinate measuring machine (CMM).<\/p>\n

A real case developed by Teciman Metrology<\/strong> It demonstrates the extent to which a properly designed measurement solution can transform the inspection process: The measurement time decreased from 43 to 22 minutes per cycle, representing a reduction of 49%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The challenge: to increase productivity without losing accuracy<\/h2>\n

The starting point was a common need in demanding industrial environments: reducing dimensional inspection times while maintaining the required levels of accuracy and quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The client had a three-dimensional measuring machine that did not provide the necessary speed to guarantee process productivity. The problem was not solely with the machine, but with finding a configuration capable of optimizing the entire measurement process.<\/p>\n

In this context, the choice of measuring head takes on special importance.<\/p>\n

What does a PH20 printhead bring to a CMM?<\/h2>\n

He PH20<\/strong><\/a> It is a measuring head developed to improve the productivity of coordinate measuring machines through indexed positioning and continuous measurement.<\/p>\n

One of its main advantages is that it allows multiple measurements to be taken from different orientations of the head, reducing the necessary machine movements between inspection points.<\/p>\n

This is especially interesting when working with parts that require measuring geometric elements from different directions.<\/p>\n

Fewer movements, less unproductive time<\/h3>\n

In a conventional inspection, a significant portion of the cycle time may be associated with displacements and changes in orientation.<\/p>\n

The PH20 system allows quickly position the head at different angles<\/strong>so that the CMM can access different characteristics of the part with a more efficient measurement strategy.<\/p>\n

The result can be translated into:<\/p>\n