Bowers Group improves inspection processes for Boneham & Turner

“Previously, we could only inspect a maximum batch of five micro pins at a time, but with the Baty Venture FV 3020 now we can check significantly larger quantities quickly and reliably, maintaining very tight tolerances.”

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Boneham & Turner has adopted the Baty Venture FV 3020 system from Bowers Group to improve its inspection processes. The solution is designed to enhance the accuracy levels of batch inspections while also maintaining tight tolerances, with a particular focus on measuring micro pins. Additionally, the precision engineering company should also see improvements in inspection speed as well as accuracy and repeatability.

“Many of our customers require parts to very intense specifications. Previously, we could only inspect a maximum batch of five micro pins at a time, but with the Baty Venture FV 3020 now we can check significantly larger quantities quickly and reliably, maintaining very tight tolerances,” said Stacy Denton Beaumont, Group General Manager at Boneham & Turner. “We’ve experienced higher levels of repeatability, a faster inspection process, and overall improvement in the quality of our parts. With the right equipment in place, we've reduced return rates and eliminated repeated inspection errors.”

As Boneham & Turner continues evolving to meet the increasingly complex demands of its customers, one of the main issues the company has experienced is difficulty in inspecting micro pins. The process slows down the workflow as micro pins must be inspected in batches of up to five only.

With greater demands placed on precision and turnaround times, the precision engineering company realised that it must upgrade its inspection equipment. Additionally, more reliable measurement solutions were also required to meet the increasing quality demands expected by the company’s customers. As a result, Boneham & Turner decided to invest in high-precision measurement tools from Bowers Group, including the Baty Venture FV 3020.

Key features of the Baty Venture FV 3020:

  • Provides instant, non-contact measurements with precision inspection in mind.
  • The solution can inspect critical, complex components like dowel pins, drill bushes, and shims.
  • With fully automated features, the software is easy to use for users with various knowledge and experience levels.
  • Conducts speedy and accurate measurements of complex geometries simultaneously, making batch inspections more efficient whilst retaining quality assurance levels.
  • Boasts high magnification and advanced lighting to deliver clear and reliable results.