Case Study: Paul Horn GmbH achieves micron-level precision in grinding with Hexagon m&h probing systems

Paul Horn GmbH - Customer Case Study

Paul Horn GmbH, a German carbide tool manufacturer, required extremely reliable in-process measurement on their automated grinding machines to ensure micron-level precision and achieve zero-defect production. Their existing probes could not withstand the harsh environment of persistent coolant and abrasive grinding dust, which jeopardized process reliability. They turned to Hexagon to test the m&h 41.00-PP production touch probe.

Hexagon's solution was the robust m&h 41.00-PP probe, which features a stainless-steel body and double seals to resist coolant and debris. The probes integrated easily with existing machine interfaces and provided highly accurate measurements to monitor thermal growth, check part dimensions, and verify grinding wheel wear. As a result, Paul Horn GmbH has equipped over 100 Hexagon probes across its production lines, enabling consistent automation, uncompromised precision for both large and small batches, and a highly reliable, low-manpower operation.

Paul Horn GmbH

Walter Wiedenhöfer

Production Manager