Case Study: Hansgrohe AG improves bathroom tap quality control with Hexagon 3D coordinate measuring machines

3D Coordinate Measuring Machines ensure the form of bathroom taps

Hansgrohe AG, a manufacturer of premium bathroom fixtures, faced challenges in maintaining the tight tolerances and design integrity of its Axor product line. Their central metrology department was located far from production, causing delays in initial sample inspections and a reliance on manual gauges that provided limited data. To address this, they turned to Hexagon and implemented additional DEA GLOBAL coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) with PC-DMIS software.

Hexagon's solution involved installing a new DEA GLOBAL CMM directly on the Axor production floor. This allowed for immediate, automated inspection of parts using CAD data imported from the design team's CATIA software. The result was a significant reduction in development time, greater process control, and the elimination of manual inspection. Hexagon's technology provided precise, documented measurements, enabling operators to optimize machining centers and reduce downtime, thereby ensuring the efficient production of their high-quality fixtures.

Hansgrohe AG

Daniel Morra

Programming Manager