New Kurt Automated Gaging Systems Measure Machined Engine Pistons

Kurt is excited to announce their new automated gaging system. Kurt's new gaging system insures repeatable quality while eliminating hand gaging operations.

Kurt announces its new automated gaging system. This new gaging system will improve the overall manufacturing of pistons for small, air-cooled gasoline engines. By measuring these pistons for ± .0005 inch tolerance and .0001 inch repeatability at the rate of one per 9 seconds, repeatable quality is assured while eliminating hand gaging operations. Validation of upstream precision machining and die casting operations thus insures uninterrupted, 24/7 automated manufacturing. As more manufacturers automate their precision manufacturing processes, they are adding automated gaging as the final step. Maximum benefits apply: higher quality with no operator interaction to cause error, reduced labor content because the process is automated, faster throughput, reduced scrapped parts, all of which contribute significantly to increased profitability. Kurt In-Line Auto Gaging Systems have allowed several of Kurt Engineered System’s customers to fully automate their engine piston gaging processes, an important adjunct to new, high speed automated piston machining lines. The complimentary processes – automated machining and automated gaging -- greatly increase precision component output to meet rapidly growing market demands while ensuring repeatable quality. “New generation products with precision machined components should be reviewed for improved processes to take advantage of the latest technology,” reports Jeff Lenz, general manager of Kurt Engineered Systems. “More customers are completing the circle for completely automated high speed manufacturing with Kurt automated gaging systems because they confirm the quality output of the new machines and processes and are therefore a sound economic investment. Customers have developed innovative piston manufacturing processes that cater to their productions needs,” reported Lenz. “The process includes a complete line of Kurt automatic gaging systems.” In addition to custom gaging systems for automated manufacturing, Kurt provides integrated custom engineered workholding systems. Both workholding and gaging are designed around a customer’s requirements with systems available for many industries including automotive, medical and aerospace applications.