Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

Test stands for the Automotive Industry 
automated | precise | long-lasting
Axle Drive test stands by Blum-Novotest 


Axle Drive Test Stand

Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

Blum-Novotest possesses decades of experience in the development and construction of test stands for pressure-bearing components. Today, the NOVOTEST Test Engineering division is the leading technological manufacturer of impulse and gauge-burst test stands, and is equipped to offer every customer a bespoke solution.
Hydraulic test stands


MT series impulse test stands
Impulse test stands for automotive requirements
Impulse test stands for coolers
Impulse test stands for industrial require...

Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

The drive shaft test stands by Blum-Novotest simulate the relevant operating conditions on drive shafts in vehicles. During a test, the test-relevant data is visualised and stored for subsequent evaluations.
Drive shaft test stands by Blum-Novotest


Endurance 4-Square
Function Test Stand
Hot/Cold Test Stand
Breaking Load Quasi-Static
NVH Test Rig
Advanced Audit Knock
Breaking Load Test Static
Torsional fatigue
High-speed boot
Cardan shafts

Metrology & quality assurance > Special purpose measuring equipment > Gear testing machines and apparatus

The transmission test stands by Blum-Novotest have been an integral element of the automotive industry for decades. The range of applications that Blum-Novotest has realised for leading vehicle and transmission manufacturers extends from small cars to Sprinter vans all the way to city buses, from manual to automatic and double-clutch transmissions, and from development test stands to interlinked production test stands.
Transmission test stands by Blum-Novotest
End-of-line and development test...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The test stand series for machine tool spindles combines the know-how of all three business divisions: The innovative test stands are available both as laboratory and end-of-line test stands and enable full testing and evaluation of the spindle quality.
Spindle test stands by Blum-Novotest
End-of-line and development test stands for motor spindles of machine tools


SE100 End-of-Line
SL100 Laboratory Test Stand

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

Special measuring systems
Special measuring and testing systems by Blum-Novotest are specifically adapted to your requirements with regard to workpiece spectrum, measuring/test task and production environment.


Truck differential housing 
Torque converter covers 

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The range of applications for crack detection testing machines includes 100% testing of safety-critical components such as drive shafts, wheel hubs or brake discs. Non-destructive eddy-current crack testing is performed by a full scan of the relevant areas for testing within the production cycle.
Your benefit


Eco-friendly, fast and fully-automated objective inspection
Reliable identification and discharging of cracked parts
High availability thanks to extremely solid and durable design
C...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

Production-related quality assurance and maximum productivity are guaranteed by a correction interface to the machine tool. Customised for your process, the measuring system is suitable for medium and low-volume production.
Your benefit


High availability thanks to extremely solid and durable design
Automation by loading gantry (horizontal design) or robot (vertical design)
Highly flexible due to software measuring sequence and NC clamping devices
Practically rust-free
Pulling and pushin...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The multipoint measuring machines for rotationally symmetric workpieces offer quick acquisition of component geometry during dynamic measurement. Loading is possible manually as well as automatically. Its loading position is easy accessible from above right on top of the final measuring position.
Your benefit


Post-process multipoint measuring system with independent PLC
Easy integration into existing automation system
Short, optimised feed motions
Flexibly configurable measuring unit usi...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The multipoint measuring machines are designed for 100% quality monitoring. They provide static and/or dynamic testing, which records all measurement features in a single workpiece rotation under extreme production conditions such as casting dust or temperature fluctuations in the workpiece.
Your benefit


High availability thanks to extremely solid and durable design
Can be fully integrated into the production line
Automation by means of inter-linkage, conveyor, shuttle, robot or gantry
U...

Controls & electronic equipment > Signal processing systems > Data input and processing

Universal receiver systems for all BLUM measuring systems with radio transmission. Latest-generation transmitter and receiver technology with extremely robust transmission protocol guarantees reliable and fast data transmission.
RC66 – Use up to 6 measuring systems with just one receiver
Unique BRC radio technology 


Broadband transmission, therefore very insensitive against interferences
No influence on other radio systems
Extremely fast signal transmission, absorbing the infl...

Controls & electronic equipment > Signal processing systems > Data input and processing

Universal receiver systems for all BLUM measuring components with infrared transmission. Latest generation transmission and receiving technology guarantees reliable and swift data transmission.
IC56 | IC57 – Operate two measuring systems with just one receiver
Transmission using DUO mode


Standard receiver for BLUM measuring systems with infrared transmission
Sequential operation of two BLUM measuring systems with one receiver
Very fast and secure transmission if there is a line of...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

KinematicsPerfect gives you a fully-developed software solution for measuring the kinematics of 4-axis and 5-axis machine tools. The NC-based measuring cycles enable precise checks, documentation and corrections of rotary axes on rotary and swivelling tables.
Detecting and optimising kinematic errors
Checks, Documentation and Corrections


Quickly checks alignment and positioning accuracy based on measurements using a calibration sphere
Detects mechanical geometrical deviations of the rotar...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

Using the app makes it quick and easy to generate cycle calls for many control types and BLUM measuring systems. measureXpert is available free of charge for Android, iOS and Windows.
Become a measureXpert!
The user is guided step-by-step from the measuring task to the correct cycle call. It has never been easier to use our measuring systems. The app is available in many languages.
By using measureXpert you can generate cycle calls quick and easy for


Laser measuring systems
Workpiece tou...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

User-friendly software for workpiece measurement and temperature compensation with BLUM touch probes. Comprehensive calibration cycles, measuring cycles for geometric standard elements as well as customer-specific solutions for maximum in-process reliability.
Quickstart cycles – The most effective way to use BLUM touch probes
Intelligent measuring cycles 


User-friendly subroutines for machine control*
They can be used both for workpiece referencing as well as for measuring duri...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

User-friendly software for rapid quality control of contour measurement and standard geometric elements in CNC machining centres. Maximum productivity as well as reduced rejects thanks to control measurements between the machining steps and rework in the original setting.
FormControl measurement software – Measuring at the click of a mouse in CNC milling machines
Measurement with 3- and 5-axis 


Complex measurements in the machining clamping
Orientation of probe or workpiece at...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

User-friendly measurement and visualisation software for DIGILOG laser measuring systems from BLUM. The application can be used to quickly and easily generate, visualise and evaluate a wide range of measurement tasks in CNC machining centres. The field of application is not only limited to the topic of tool measurement, but also includes a reliable assessment of the motor spindle quality.
LC-VISION – More than just visualisation
Even the basic functions of LC VISION offer real added valu...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring equipment and sensors > Bore measuring equipment

Bore gauges for automatic determination of all bore characteristics in highly productive machining centres and transfer lines. High-precision measuring results using machine-independent measurement value recording with up to eight individual measuring elements.
Bore Gauge BG61 – As specific as your requirements
Machine-independent measuring system 


Solution with up to 8 individual measuring elements
Extremely fast measurement
Optoelectronic measuring value generation
Wear-fre...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring equipment and sensors > Bore measuring equipment

Unique bore gauges for automated measurement of tightly tolerated fits in highly productive machining centres and transfer lines. Extremely precise measuring results using machine-independent measurement value recording and measuring mechanism based on the float principle.
Bore gauge BG60 – The most economical way of mass producing bores
Machine-independent measuring system 


Measuring mechanism based on floating principle for precision independent of position
Standard solution...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Surface roughness gauge specially for checking the surfaces of plane workpiece geometries in milling, turning and grinding machines. Automated and fast evaluation of surface roughness in the machining clamping by high-precision single measuring element.
TC63 RG Single – Detecting machining errors using automated roughness measurements during idle times
BLUM surface roughness gauges 


Automated roughness measurement without manual operator intervention
Roughness measurement on su...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Revolutionary roughness measuring systems for machining centres for precise evaluation of surface roughness of workpieces. Fast digital measurement of workpiece position and reliable detection of poor surface quality using analogue measurement.
TC63-RG | TC64-RG | TC76-RG – Globally unique roughness measuring systems for automatic checks in the original setting
BLUM roughness measuring systems 


Automated roughness measurement without manual operator intervention
Output of rough...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Hard-wired touch probes for turning and grinding machines for automatic inspection of workpiece contours for machining errors. Exact measurement of workpiece position using digital measurement, extreme reduction in measuring time using cyberspeed, analogue scanning process.
TC76-DIGILOG touch probe – One system, two technologies, thousands of measuring values
Future-oriented DIGILOG technology 


Detection of machining errors caused by analogue scan process in the machining centre...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Advanced, scanning touch probes for milling and turning machines for automatic inspection of workpiece contours for machining errors. Exact measurement of workpiece position using digital measurement, extreme reduction in measuring time using cyberspeed, analogue scanning process.
TC63-DIGILOG | TC64-DIGILOG touch probes – Revolutionary touch probes for maximum in-process reliability during mass production
Future-oriented DIGILOG technology 


Detection of machining errors by anal...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Three-dimensional measuring machines

Our smallest wireless probe to date for workpiece and tool measurement in CNC machine tools. It is deployed in compact milling, turning and millturning centres used for microprocessing, medical technology and the measurement of components on machines for additive manufacturing.
TC55 – Ultra-compact all-rounder with infrared transmission
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much higher measu...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Three-dimensional measuring machines

Versatile touch probe for die tool and workpiece measurement under the harshest conditions. Precise and fast measurements thanks to innovative, face-geared shark360 measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC54-10 | TC64-10 – The ideal probes for turning machines and pulling measurements
 Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much higher measuring speeds and acc...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Three-dimensional measuring machines

Special 3D CNC touch probes for milling and turning machines for adaptation to customer-specific tasks. High precision due to innovative, face-geared shark360 measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC53 | TC63 – 3D CNC touch probes, as flexible as your requirements
 Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much higher measuring speeds and accuracy than with conve...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Three-dimensional measuring machines

Universal touch probe for extremely fast measurements under the harshest conditions in medium and small machining centres. Workpiece measurement with superior precision and speed due to modern, multi-directional measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC52 | TC62 – Maximum accuracy at measuring speeds of up to 2 m/min
 Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Three-dimensional measuring machines

Touch probe specially designed for the requirements of CNC machining centres in highly productive manufacturing. Unique bidirectional measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation for superior accuracy at maximum measuring speeds of up to 5 m/min.
TC51 | TC61 touch probes – Globally unique touch probes for fast pulling measurements
Wear-free and optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Three-dimensional measuring machines

Universal touch probe systems for extremely fast measurements under the harshest conditions in medium and large machine tools. Superior precision and speed due to modern, multi-directional measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC50 | TC60 touch probes – Manufacture more productively with measuring speeds of up to 3 m/min
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much...

Precision tools & clamping technology > Tool presetters and tool balancing > Tool measuring and setting units

Versatile, hard-wired touch probe for tool and workpiece measurement in highly productive conditions. Precise and fast measurements thanks to innovative, face-geared shark360 measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC76 touch probe – The ideal probe for tool measurement in turning machines
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much higher measuring speeds and accura...

Precision tools & clamping technology > Tool presetters and tool balancing > Tool measuring and setting units

Special tool measurement systems for turning machines and turning/milling centres for adaptation to customer-specific tasks. Precise tool setting and monitoring using innovative, face-geared shark360 measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
TC53-20 | TC63-20 touch probes - Measure and monitor turning tools in the process
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables much higher me...

Precision tools & clamping technology > Tooling systems > Tool fracture and wear detecting systems

Economic solutions for tool setting in length and radius as well as for tool breakage monitoring. Precise and reliable measurements thanks to cutting-edge measuring mechanism technology with optoelectronic switch signal generation.
ZX-Speed Series – Reliable tool measuring probes for a wide variety of machines
Wear-free and optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
Enables higher measuring speeds and accuracy than...

Precision tools & clamping technology > Tooling systems > Tool fracture and wear detecting systems

Hard-wired tool setting probe for drill bit breakage detection and tool length measurement in small machining centres. Measurements of unrivalled speed and precision for micro-tools under the most adverse manufacturing conditions using a modern measuring mechanism based on a linear working principle and optoelectronic switch signal generation.
Z-Pico tool measuring probe – Measure and monitor the smallest tools at up to 2 m/min
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation


The trigger...

Precision tools & clamping technology > Tooling systems > Tool fracture and wear detecting systems

Economic solutions for tool breakage detection and tool length measurement in CNC machining centres. Measurements of unrivalled speed and precision under the most adverse manufacturing conditions using a modern measuring mechanism based on a linear working principle and optoelectronic switch signal generation.
Z-Nano series – Reliable tool breakage detection that avoids subsequent damage
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation 


The trigger signal is generated via shading of...

Metrology & quality assurance > Devices and machines for non-destructive testing > Laser measuring systems

Portable SpindleControl (PSC) is a high-precision, portable system for flexible testing and monitoring of motor spindles in machine tools. With the set consisting of LC50-DIGILOG, the “LC-VISION PSC” software and additional accessories, the most important spindle parameters can be recorded and evaluated quickly and easily.
PSC – The condition of the motor spindle always in view
Portable spindle monitoring system 


Portable system, perfect for mobile use
Spindle monit...

Metrology & quality assurance > Devices and machines for non-destructive testing > Laser measuring systems

Laser measuring system for CNC machining centres for non-contact tool measurement and tool monitoring under the harshest conditions. Unbeatable precision and reliability due to high-quality laser optic, intelligent NT Electronics and unique BLUM protection system.
Micro Compact NT – Laser measuring system for CNC machining centres proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Do you already know the latest generation of our laser measurement systems with advanced DIGILOG technology, prem...

Metrology & quality assurance > Devices and machines for non-destructive testing > Laser measuring systems

Laser light barrier with separate transmitting and receiving unit for non-contact tool measurement and fast tool breakage detection under the harshest conditions. Precise and reliable thanks to the latest DIGILOG technology, high-quality laser optics and the unique BLUM protection system.
LC53-DIGILOG – Compact laser measurement system with separate transmitter and receiver unit
The world’s most advanced laser measuring system


Highly dynamic measurement of all tool parameters...

Metrology & quality assurance > Devices and machines for non-destructive testing > Laser measuring systems

Laser measuring system with 3D touch probe for setting and monitoring the entire tool spectrum of combined turning/milling machines. Unbeatably precise and reliable thanks to the latest DIGILOG technology, premium laser optics and adapted 3D probe.
LC52-DIGILOG – The all-rounder suitable for every tool. Combines the benefits of two measuring technologies in one compact system.
The world’s most advanced laser measuring system


Highly dynamic measurement of all tool parameters
N...

Metrology & quality assurance > Devices and machines for non-destructive testing > Laser measuring systems

Laser measuring system for CNC machine tools that is unique worldwide for non-contact tool measurement and tool monitoring under the harshest conditions. Unbeatably fast, precise and reliable thanks to the latest DIGILOG technology, premium laser optics and perfected BLUM protection system.
LC50-DIGILOG – A future-oriented laser measuring system for CNC machining centres
The world’s most advanced laser measuring system 


Highly dynamic measurement of all tool parameters
No...