Inspection tech helps tractor maker

By Vicivision America

Trenton S.p.A. is a manufacturer focused mainly on making parts for machines and tractors used for agriculture. Giordano Cecchini, who works in quality control, said there are competitive benefits to having a Vicivision measuring machine involved in producing parts at the facility.

“A company like Trenton,” he said, “with its good reputation, is a real landmark in this area. Most of the manufacturing is done in-house, (and) we take care of many different client requests. In terms of production and quality, we always try to have the best equipment available, (and) this machine can be used to carry out inspection on an entire line.”

The accuracy and simplicity that the machine provides allows Trenton to better prioritize its time for more important tasks for operational needs. The company uses an M2018 Techno with a touch probe to measure the many different parts made there.

“We can produce parts up to 1,500 mm in length and inspect them on the Vici machine (using) the touch probe to measure keyway slots and planes,” Cecchini said. “This machine measures parts 2,000 mm in length and 180 mm in width, giving Trenton the versatility we need in measuring the mechanical components we create.”

Investing in a Vicivision machine came from the decision to combine quantity and quality in production, and it’s this combination that makes Trenton a cutting-edge company capable of manufacturing many parts, from facing and centering to grinding.

According to the company, it can measure a part in 93 seconds, and the results indicate the validity of the part being measured. The tolerances for each measurement are defined by either a green or red line indicating the accuracy of the measurements for the product produced. Catching inaccuracies early can reduce the amount of waste, therefore saving a significant amount of time and money.

The company reports that the machine has been a great investment for ensuring efficiency and accuracy in the process of making high-quality products. Trenton has had the machine for more than a year and over time has created many programs that give the ability to increase the number of inspected parts. This has helped the entire production line and enabled the company to better anticipate the needs of customers. 

For more information about Trenton’s use of Vicivision’s measuring machine, view a video presentation at https://qr.ctemag.com/1j22x.

For more information about Vicivision America in Scottsdale, Arizona, call 480-331-8479 or visit www.vicivisionamerica.com.