Raw train wheels
BRE-AUT MAR
Hardness testing of raw train wheels.
In-Line Brinell Testing System
CISAM-ERNST BRE-AUT Automated In-Line Hardness Testing Systems
Fully automatic Brinell hardness testing systems for production lines
The BRE-AUT systems from CISAM-ERNST are automatic in-line Brinell hardness testers that prepare the surface, test, read the indentation with Ernst e-brio and send the result to the production line.
Manufactured byCISAM-ERNST
700–1300 mmTrain wheel diameter
25 mmAutomatic retest step
e-brioOptical indentation reading
PLCLine communication
Overview
Brinell hardness control inside the production line
The BRE-AUT series is a family of automatic in-line Brinell hardness testing systems for heavy industrial production. It is used when fast, repeatable and fully documented hardness control is needed directly inside the production line, and it can be integrated with machinery from other vendors through PLC communication and industrial protocols.
Depending on the application, the system prepares the surface by grinding, lamellar wheel or milling, measures the hardness, reads the Brinell indentation with the Ernst e-brio optical system, stores the results on an industrial PC and sends the result to the line.
For train wheels from 700 mm to 1300 mm diameter, the system moves or rotates the wheel by 25 mm and repeats the test when the first result is outside the required range. Non-conforming parts can be marked by spray or separated by pass/fail selection, and the machines are built for continuous operation in harsh production environments.
Versions
Raw wheels, finished wheels and fixed clamps
Finished train wheels
BRE-AUT SOR
Hardness testing of finished train wheels.
Fixed clamps
BRE-AUT SOR with fixed clamps
Fixed-clamp version for holding the part under the test head.
System Modules
Preparation, reading, handling and marking
Milling unit
Automatic surface preparation by milling, with optional chips aspiration.
Grinding unit
Automatic surface preparation by grinding or lamellar grinding wheel.
e-brio optical reading
Automatic optical reading of the Brinell indentation.
Automatic transfer
Moves parts between loading, measuring and unloading positions.
Wheel positioning
Positions the wheel for additional measurement points.
Roller transfer and clamping
Transfers and holds the part at the test position.
Marking unit
Optional spray marking or engraving of non-conforming wheels.
Applications
Where BRE-AUT systems are used
Oil pipe hardness testing
Automatic Brinell testing of pipes held in fixed clamps.
Oil pipe connector testing
In-line Brinell testing of oil pipe connectors.
Finished train wheels
Brinell testing of finished wheels from 700 mm to 1300 mm diameter.
Raw train wheels
Brinell testing of raw wheels with automatic retest at 25 mm.
Features
Automatic testing in the line
Testing and reading
- Fully automatic Brinell hardness testing.
- Automatic surface preparation by lamellar grinding wheel, milling or grinding unit.
- Automatic optical indentation reading with Ernst e-brio.
- Automatic retest at 25 mm distance when the first result is outside tolerance.
Control and data
- Industrial PC for data storage and measurement documentation.
- PLC-controlled movements and PLC touchscreen interface.
- Profibus, Ethernet or Modbus, depending on configuration; other protocols on request.
- Automatic pass/fail decision.
Handling and options
- Automatic transfer between loading, measuring and unloading positions.
- Optional spray marking or engraving of non-conforming wheels.
- Optional pass/fail piece selection, chips aspiration and automatic tool selector.
Construction
- Hydraulic principle available for heavy production environments.
- Oversized mechanical components for continuous use.
- Automatic safety features to avoid wrong tests or accidents.
Benefits
Why it fits production lines
Faster line testing. Hardness testing runs directly in the production line.
Less operator handling. Automatic reading removes operator reading errors and manual handling.
One automatic cell. Surface preparation and hardness testing are combined in one system.
Full documentation. Results are stored and sent directly to the factory PLC system.
Automatic pass/fail. Non-conforming parts can be marked or separated automatically.
Custom layouts. Systems are customized to the layout, product geometry and testing regulation.
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