Case Study: Daimler AG achieves precise prototype tube and wire fitting with Hexagon Absolute Arm and TubeShaper

Ensuring an accurate fit of tubes and wires in test vehicles at Daimler AG

Daimler AG needed a highly flexible and precise system for producing and measuring prototype tubes and wires in their vehicle test workshop, a critical step in transferring new technologies from design to production. To ensure an accurate fit among complex vehicle components, they partnered with Hexagon to implement a solution centered on the Absolute Arm measuring system with specialized TubeShaper software.

Hexagon's solution used a portable Absolute Arm with non-contact probes to measure malleable wires shaped within test vehicles, with data automatically fed to CNC bending machines via the intuitive TubeShaper software. This process eliminated the need for multiple bending attempts, saving Daimler AG significant time and material while ensuring maximum precision for prototypes. The harmonized hardware and software package from Hexagon provided an all-round solution that met the team's stringent requirements for productivity and accuracy.

Daimler AG