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KAPP NILES is a global market leader in grinding machines and tools for finishing of gears or profiles. Complementing highly-accurate metrology makes KAPP NILES the best partner for production solutions. Around 800 highly-specialised employees represent the innovative power and the ex-pertise of the company which has grown for over 120 years.

The Group’s expansion, effective April 1st 2017, operates under the name of KAPP NILES Metrology GmbH. This new product line of measuring technology is a well-suited extension of KAPP NILES cur-rent product portfolio of grinding machines,

workpiece range• spur and helical gears• double helical gears (herringbone gears)• splines• rotors• spiral & straight bevel gears• worm gears• gear worms• cams• shafts• racks• bearing rings• form and position of rotating parts• gear cutting tools - hobs - shaping cutters - shaving cutters - broaches• prismatic / cubic frames and cases

grinding and dressing tools, as well as com-prehensive technology support. This posi-tions KAPP NILES to offer comprehensive solutions to the gear industry.

KAPP NILES Metrology takes advantage of the long-standing wealth of experience from employees of both, former R&P Metrolo-gy GmbH from Aschaffenburg, Germany and Penta Gear Metrology residing in Day-ton, OH in the USA. The complete measuring technology portfolio includes stationary and mobile measuring machines, measuring in-struments, as well as special measuring de-vices.

KAPP NILES METROLOGYKAPP NILES METROLOGY at a glance

CONTENTS

KAPP NILES METROLOGYpages 2 - 3

PGM 165pages 4 - 5

PGM 400pages 6 - 7

KNM 2X / 5X / 9X seriespages 8 - 9

KNM X seriespages 10 - 11

KNM P series

pages 12 - 13

KNM C seriespages 14 - 15

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PGM 165

• designed to accommodate smaller footprint requirements

• suited for the smaller high precision gears

• full complement of gear, spline, rotor, gear tool software

analytical gear inspection machine for workpieces up to Ø 180 mm

type max. workpiece diameter

[mm]

max.weight of part

[kg]

length betweencentres[mm]

travel range Z-axis[mm]

PGM 165 180 50 400 300

machine conceptDesigned to maximise uptime and throughput, the PGM 165 gear measure-ment system includes:

• intuitive, user-friendly navigation based on the Microsoft Windows® platform

• reliable, customisable and easily upgraded• ability to measure a gear or related fea-

tures in relation to functional datums and / or compare measurements to ma-nufacturing datums thus eliminating the need for expensive tooling or fixtures

• modular design approach to the hard-ware and software allowing for easy system upgrades and expansions

• ability to compare output results in mul-tiple gear standards simultaneously

• complete user control over the for-mat of the analysis reports genera-ted – the user can choose to plot pro-file, helix, index, pitch, and tooth thickness along with standard analysed parame-ters and accuracy class all on one page

• true 3D measurements in an er-ror-compensated work envelope with proprietary data acquisition algo-rithms and 3D probe technology

features• measure components up to

180 mm in diameter• off-axis alignment (machine

to part coordinates)• partial gear• tooth thickness• dimension over pins• gear calculator• networking & offline work stations• internal / external parallel axes gears• splines• creation of E-mailable inspection results• root scanning• roundness• unknown gear• unknown feature scan• SPC• cluster gear• tooth alignment• tooth profile• planes• diameters• geometric features• root radius• helical rotors

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PGM 400

machine conceptDesigned to maximise uptime and through-put, the PGM 400 gear measurement sys-tem includes:

• granite X,Y,Z column• integrated precision air table• granite tailstock assembly• carbon fiber probe arm assembly• intuitive, user-friendly navigation based

on the Microsoft Windows® platform• reliable, customisable and easily upgraded• ability to measure a gear or related

features in relation to functional datums and / or compare measurements to manufacturing datums thus eliminating the need for expensive tooling or fixtures

• modular design approach to the hardware and software allowing for easy system upgrades and expansions

• ability to compare output results in multiple gear standards simultaneously

• complete user control over the format of the analysis reports generated – the user can choose to plot profile, helix, index, pitch, and tooth thickness along with standard analysed parameters and accuracy class all on one page

• true 3D measurements in an error-compensated work envelope proprietary data acquisition algorithms and 3D probe technology

features• off-axis alignment (machine

to part coordinates)• partial gear• tooth thickness• dimension over pins• gear calculator• networking & offline work stations• internal / external parallel axes gears• splines • creation of E-mailable inspection results• root scanning• roundness• unknown gear• unknown feature scan• SPC• cluster gear• tooth alignment• tooth profile• planes• diameters• geometric features• root radius• helical rotors

• designed to handle the mid-range gear requirement

• robust granite design with rotary air table for solid accuracy

• full complement of gear, spline, rotor, gear toolsoftware

analytical gear inspection machine for workpieces up to Ø 450 mm

type max. workpiece diameter

[mm]

max.weight of part

[kg]

length betweencentres[mm]

travel range Z-axis[mm]

PGM 400 450 90 760 480

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KNM 2X / 5X / 9X series

• measuring machines for spur and helical gears, rotors,

bevel gears, gear tools, shafts etc.

• newly developed series of state-of-the art measuring

machines for smaller workpieces

analytical gear inspection machine for workpieces up to Ø 650 mm

type workpiece diameter

[mm]

max. measurable face width

[mm]

tailstock L / D [mm]

max. weight of workpiece

[daN]

KNM 2X 0 - 300 450 480 / 300 80

KNM 5X 0 - 650 650 800 / 500 500

KNM 9X 0 - 1,000 (1,250) 1,000 1,200 1,500 (3,500)

machine conceptWith KNM 2X / 5X series, KAPP NILES Metrolo-gy GmbH - manufacturer of currently the lar-gest gear measuring machines (stationary or portable) in the world – for the first time offers a newly developed series of state-of-the-art measuring machines for smaller workpieces.

Capable of highly precise measurements of smaller size gears in the lab or on the shop floor - no foundation required.

features• ultra-compact design• machine structure with outstanding

intrinsic accuracy and thermal stability• large bearing distances of guides• inherently stable granite machine base

on air springs to absorb vibrations

• no need for a separate foundation• drive system close to center of gravity• linear motors in x-, y- and z-axes• highly precise air bearing rotary

table with direct drive• “Smart” Tailstock 2X / 5X• “Smart” Quick Change

Clamping Device (option)• flexible positioning of electronic cabinet• state-of-the-art KNM C5 controller• temperature compensation• CAA technology for all linear

axes including tailstock• easy to use operator-friendly software

(clear user interface, plausibility check)

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KNM X series

machine conceptWith KNM X series, KAPP NILES Metrology GmbH - manufacturer of currently the lar-gest gear measuring machines (stationary or transportable) in the world - offers customi-sed stationary state-of-the-art measuring machines as well as docking station solutions (machine base with rotary table and portable 3-axes-measuring unit).

A highly precise measurement of gears with diameters from 1,000 mm up to 6,000 mm in the lab or on the shop-floor is possible.

The KNM X series already impresses by the construction size. The solid base of granite provides sufficient stiffness and no founda-tion is required thanks ro the vibration dam-pers.

features• machine structure with

outstanding intrinsic accuracy• large bearing distances of guides• inherently stable granite machine

base on active dampers to absorb vibrations. No foundation required

• drive system close to centre of gravity• linear motors in X-, Y-, Z- measuring axes• high precision air- or hydrostatic

bearing rotary tables (diameters from 500 mm to 1,800 mm) with direct drive and through hole

• motorised positioning of measuring column (V-axis) to the actual workpiece diameter

• laser based system for safe operation

• ultimate high precise measurement of medium and large size gears

• no foundation required

• stationary measuring machines resp. in docking design for spur and

helical gears, gear tools, shafts, bearing rings etc.

stationary measuring machines for workpieces up to Ø 6,000 mm

type workpiece diameter

[mm]

measurable vertical height

[mm]

numberof axes

max. weight of workpiece

[daN]

KNM X series* 0 - 6,000 1,000 - 2,100 3 + 1 / 4 + 1 1,500 - 40,000

*customised design

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KNM P series

• ultimate independent measurement on the production machine

or the shop-floor without rotary table

portable gear inspection and 3D measuring systems

type max. workpiecediameter

[mm]

max. measurablevertical height

[mm]

numberof axes X-axis

travel range Y-axis [mm]

Z-axis

KNM 67P unlimited 700 3 600 400 750

KNM 1612P unlimited 1,200 3 1,600 700 1,200

KNM 1814P unlimited 1,400 3 1,800 700 1,400

KNM XZP unlimited customised to your specific requirements

machine conceptWith KNM P series, KAPP NILES Metrology GmbH - manufacturer of currently the largest gear measuring machines (stationary or portable) in the world - offers the first portable independent measuring equipment for larger gears, ring-shaped workpieces, housings etc. directly on the production machine or the shop floor.

The device is a new development based on proven technologies, as well as innovations. It has been perfectly adjusted to customer requirements specifically for the indepen-dent measurement of spur and helical gears or ring-shaped parts such as bearing rings and housings.

The set-up as CNC-controlled 3-axis measu-ring equipment permits determination of profile, lead, pitch and runout deviations on gears as well as general parts contours. Software for fully automatic measuring cycles is available.

The system needs to be mounted on a stable support connected to the foundation or the production machine.

features• parts sizes: diameter unlimited• no influence by operator• highly accurate mechanics in special

design with perfect accessibility• base plate, side parts and X-axis in

special designed steel structure• Y and Z axes of granite with air

bearing guide elements for wear-free and smooth operation

• use of state-of-the-art drive technology (linear motors)

• easy to move from one operation position to the next

• combined with a base plate and a rotary table in customised design (docking station), the PMC can also run as a stand alone 4-axes measuring system

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KNM C series

• universal high-precision measuring equipment for complex workpieces

• ultimate form measurement also for medium and large components

for complex workpieces

machine conceptWith KNM C series, KAPP NILES Metrology GmbH - manufacturer of currently thelargest gear measuring machines (stationary or portable) in the world - offers a univer-sal high-precision measuring equipment for max. diameters from 500 mm to 1,600 mm. The ultimate form measurement is best sui-ted for medium and large components.

The device is a new development based on proven technologies, as well as innovations and has been perfectly adjusted to customer requirements specifically for the determina-tion of form deviations of bearing rings, race rings and all kind of cylindrical workpieces.

The set-up as CNC-controlled 4-axis measu-ring equipment allows expansion to a larger range of parts. This includes external and in-ternal gears or 3D-measuring tasks on pris-matic workpieces. Software for fully auto-matic measuring cycles is available.

features• highly accurate mechanics in special

design with perfect accessibility• base plate, side parts and axes of dark

granite lead to consistent thermal conduct• base plate supported on controlled

air springs for vibration insulation• air bearing guide elements in all axes

for wear-free and smooth operation• generously sized guide cross-sections• large distances between bearing positions• Y-guide risen, drive close to the center

of gravity, low dynamic distortions• use of state-of-the-art drive

technology (linear motors)• rotary table with air bearing

and direct drive• integrated tailstock (optional)• perfect combination between the

metrological features of a form measuring device with the strengths of a gear measuring machine respectively coordinate measuring equipment

• measuring uncertainty (DIN EN ISO10360): • MPEE ≥ 0.6 µm + L/400• MPETHP ≥ 0.8 µm

type max. workpiecediamter[mm]

max. measurablevertical height

[mm]

numberof axes

truth of rotation(rotary table)

[µm]X-axis

travel rangesY-axis[mm]

Z-axisdiameter ofrotary table

[mm]

load ofrotary table

[daN]

KNM 5C 5 - 500 450 4 0.3 500 600 450 200/300 50/300

KNM 7C 5 - 700 550 4 0.4 600 750 550 300 300

KNM 11C 5 - 1,100 700 4 0.4 800 900 700 535 1,000

KNM 16C 5 - 1,600 700 4 0.5 1,000 1,200 700 750 2,500

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KAPP NILES

E-Mail: info@kapp-niles.comInternet: www.kapp-niles.com

KAPP NILES Metrology GmbHNordring 5263762 GroßostheimGermanyPhone: +49 9561 866-3600Fax: +49 9561 866-3699

Penta Gear Metrology LLC6161 Webster StreetDayton, OH 45414USAPhone: +1 937 660-8182Fax: +1 937 660-4521