Class, Not Mass with
the CENTERVIEW 8000
Online quality control at the
production of automotive cables
Compared to the 1980s, modern vehicles have
become rolling computers that can be quite
heavy due to their various comfort and safety
systems. This can be a blessing and a curse at
the same time, as the additional weight often
overrides the savings in fuel of the advanced
engines or even leads to a higher consumption.
Therefore, automobile manufacturers aim at
avoiding unnecessary weight. The CENTERVIEW
8000 is a reliable device to ensure the highest
quality with minimum material consumption
even for the smallest wires and cables.
With more than 100 consumers (e.g. battery sensors,
ESP, radar-, ultrasound and video sensors, but
also air-conditioning, electric windows and other
amenities), up to 40 kg accumulate for the electrical
system of a mid-range car alone. This weight is
equivalent to approximately 8,000 m cables, which
are built into a mid-range car today. In comparison,
in 1980, only about 200 m cables were necessary to
power an equivalent model.
The constantly growing number of electronic
components is a continuous challenge for automotive
manufacturers, as increased weight means a reduced
performance and more cables mean a higher number
of possible error sources.
For not having to compromise on comfort or, in the
worst case, safety, as well as to avoid complex repairs
for the replacement of individual cable looms, today,
modern materials are used for lighter and more
resilient cable looms. However, not only the choice of
material offers savings potential. Another important
factor is the sustainable use of these materials as
well as a reliable quality control already during cable
production.
The CENTERVIEW 8000 is a non-contact gauge head
that provides continuous online 8-point eccentricity,
4-axes diameter and 8-point ovality measurement
with the highest measuring accuracy. The individual
measuring values are displayed numerical and
graphical and are the basis for a stable production
process and an extensive quality management. By
12 WIRE NEWS March 2019