This automated gauging station is designed for high-accuracy inline inspection of engine pistons, using Baker-grade air gauging and digital contact probes to measure critical dimensions with micron-level precision. The system ensures 100% inspection, repeatability, and zero human influence, making it ideal for Tier-1/Tier-2 automotive OEM standards.
Key Dimensional Parameters Measured:
- Outer Diameter at Multiple Levels (D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D7 / D8) using air probes or LVDT probes.
- Piston Skirt Ovality & Taper across orthogonal axes.
- Piston Pin Bore Diameter (H5) with high-precision plug-type gauge.
- Crown Height & Step Heights (H1 / H2 / H3 / H4).
- Ring Groove Width & Depth (D5 / D6).
- Backlash and symmetry validation via dual-axis probing.
Technology & Features:
- Baker / Marposs / Tesa style precision air gauging probes with 0.5–1 micron repeatability.
- LVDT-based digital probes for groove width and height measurements.
- Automatic part loading with pneumatic pick-clamp (optional robotic feed or conveyor mode).
- Auto OK/NOK sorting with chute or conveyor diverter.
- Real-time data logging to SQL / MES / Cloud (Industry 4.0 ready).
- Graphical tolerance display & trend monitoring on HMI/SCADA.
- Auto compensation for part thermal drift / SPC-capable measurement logic.
Advantages:
- Eliminates manual gauge dependency (no dial gauge, no judgement error).
- <3 sec per piston measurement cycle time achievable.
- Supports Euro 6 / BS6.
- Traceability compliant — barcode/serial linked gauging reports.
Key Dimensional Parameters Measured:
- D1 Diameter Check.
- D2 Diameter Check.
- D3 Diameter Check.
- Piston Height.
- Groove Diameter.
- D Top.
- Cavity Mouth Dia.
- Cavity Peak Depth.
- Pin Hole ( PH ) Check.
- Relief Dia.
- Valve Pocket.
- Piston Weight.
Piston Auto Gauging Machine
Customized Gauging Machine