Automotive

Power Train

ZEISS measurement technology for unlimited mobility

Inspections and motion analyses on the drivetrain

The heart of every vehicle is its drivetrain. In the drivetrain, the combustion engine, together with a highly complex multi-stage gearbox and the drive shaft, transmits the power from the engine to the wheels of the vehicle.

Car manufacturers and their suppliers rely on multidimensional metrology technology from ZEISS for the form and dimension analysis of cast and forged parts in modern power trains.

The measurements of models, dies, molds, initial samples as well as cast and forged parts are used for quality assurance of all components of the entire drivetrain.

Driving vehicle development forward

Internal combustion engine

Heart of the drivetrain

Innovative inspection methods for cylinder heads, pistons and valves with complex shapes, reflective surfaces and areas that are difficult to access.

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Gearbox

Maximum precision

Precise measurement of gears and crankshafts to rule out minimal deviations from the ideal shape and imprecise processing.

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Drive shaft

Smooth functionality

Use quality controls to avoid vibrations, noise or premature wear due to minimal deviations in fitting accuracy.

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Ensuring quality with 3D inspection tools

Possible uses of ZEISS metrology applications

Inspection of cast and forged parts

Optimization of tools, dies and molds

Inspection of concealed areas

Automated data acquisition and evaluation

Electric drive systems

Metrology solutions for electric motors

The design of electric drivetrains differs considerably from vehicles with combustion engines. Manufacturers and suppliers in the industry need to reinvent themselves to adapt the production and assembly of critical electric vehicle components. A major challenge for quality assurance in the field of electrical machines is the need to meet the increased demands on precision.

New Energy Vehicle
Quickly localize undesirable part behaviour

Dynamic measurement and evaluation of deformations

Reducing noise and vibrations is a key requirement in modern vehicle design. With the fast, optical 3D deformation measurement system ARAMIS as a complete solution, mechanical deformations of parts can be dynamically measured and evaluated. The simple preparation and integration of the part in a wide range of test environments enable comprehensive motion analysis and subsequent online evaluation of the 3D results. Unwanted component behavior can be quickly localized and eliminated.

ARAMIS 3D Camera