Case Study: Hofmann boosts quality and speeds production with Hexagon m&h machine probing

Hofmann - Customer Case Study

The mould maker Hofmann was facing significant production bottlenecks and delays due to the need to constantly move large workpieces from their machine tools to a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for inspection, a process they called "the see-saw." They partnered with Hexagon, implementing its m&h touch probes and 3D Form Inspect software to enable on-machine measurement.

Hexagon's solution allowed Hofmann to measure workpieces directly on their CNC machines, eliminating the time-consuming movement of parts. This provided immediate, reliable feedback, enabling immediate rework without unclamping. The results included the elimination of the "see-saw" bottleneck, a dramatic reduction in non-productive setup time, the ability to finish parts to high precision without manual die-spotting, and an overall enhancement in both product quality and staff engagement. Hofmann equipped all new machines with the Hexagon system and achieved all of its goals for the production process.

Hofmann

Günter Hofmann

Director