In a continuing effort to enhance the capabilities of its gear measuring equipment, Wenzel has introduced a new feature that detects any presence of grind burn or pits on gears that are being measured on any Wenzel GearTec gear measurement machine. (seen here mounted to a Renishaw probe) The integration of this new grind burn detection capability was developed in association with Stresstech GmbH, a leading German producer of nondestructive process control equipment. The sensor technology being applied here utilizes the Magnetic Barkhausen noise method. This method is based on inductively detecting a noise-like signal generated when a magnetic field is applied to a ferromagnetic material. Barkhausen Noise can be used to analyze the microstructure of a materials’ surface in terms of hardness and its microstructural condition. For more information contact Elliott Mills, Xspect Solutions—a wholly owned subsidiary of Wenzel GmbH of Germany—at (248) 295-4300 or emills@xspectsolutions.com. Go online to [www.xspectsolutions.com].
