Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

The NOVOTEST Test Engineering division has decades of experience in the development and construction of test stands. As a leading technology manufacturer, Blum-Novotest is equipped to offer every customer a bespoke solution, even outside the product groups. 
Special Equipment


Hose drifting and testing equipment
Test stands for retarder brakes
Test stands for steering systems
Test stands for valve bodies

Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

Test stands for the Automotive Industry 
automated | precise | long-lasting
Axle Drive test stands by Blum-Novotest 


Axle Drive Test Stand

Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

Blum-Novotest possesses decades of experience in the development and construction of test stands for pressure-bearing components. Today, the NOVOTEST Test Engineering division is the leading technological manufacturer of impulse and gauge-burst test stands, and is equipped to offer every customer a bespoke solution.
Hydraulic test stands


MT series impulse test stands
Impulse test stands for automotive requirements
Impulse test stands for coolers
Impulse test stands for industrial require...

Metrology & quality assurance > Other apparatus, instruments etc. > Test bench measuring technology

The drive shaft test stands by Blum-Novotest simulate the relevant operating conditions on drive shafts in vehicles. During a test, the test-relevant data is visualised and stored for subsequent evaluations.
Drive shaft test stands by Blum-Novotest


Endurance 4-Square
Function Test Stand
Hot/Cold Test Stand
Breaking Load Quasi-Static
NVH Test Rig
Advanced Audit Knock
Breaking Load Test Static
Torsional fatigue
High-speed boot
Cardan shafts

Metrology & quality assurance > Special purpose measuring equipment > Gear testing machines and apparatus

The transmission test stands by Blum-Novotest have been an integral element of the automotive industry for decades. The range of applications that Blum-Novotest has realised for leading vehicle and transmission manufacturers extends from small cars to Sprinter vans all the way to city buses, from manual to automatic and double-clutch transmissions, and from development test stands to interlinked production test stands.
Transmission test stands by Blum-Novotest
End-of-line and development test...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The test stand series for machine tool spindles combines the know-how of all three business divisions: The innovative test stands are available both as laboratory and end-of-line test stands and enable full testing and evaluation of the spindle quality.
Spindle test stands by Blum-Novotest
End-of-line and development test stands for motor spindles of machine tools


SE100 End-of-Line
SL100 Laboratory Test Stand

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

Special measuring systems
Special measuring and testing systems by Blum-Novotest are specifically adapted to your requirements with regard to workpiece spectrum, measuring/test task and production environment.


Truck differential housing 
Torque converter covers 

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The range of applications for crack detection testing machines includes 100% testing of safety-critical components such as drive shafts, wheel hubs or brake discs. Non-destructive eddy-current crack testing is performed by a full scan of the relevant areas for testing within the production cycle.
Your benefit


Eco-friendly, fast and fully-automated objective inspection
Reliable identification and discharging of cracked parts
High availability thanks to extremely solid and durable design
C...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

Production-related quality assurance and maximum productivity are guaranteed by a correction interface to the machine tool. Customised for your process, the measuring system is suitable for medium and low-volume production.
Your benefit


High availability thanks to extremely solid and durable design
Automation by loading gantry (horizontal design) or robot (vertical design)
Highly flexible due to software measuring sequence and NC clamping devices
Practically rust-free
Pulling and pushin...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The measuring and automation concept BMK 5 is a variable measuring cell that can be expanded with modules. It can perform additional tasks such as sorting, labelling and packaging of components if the corresponding modules are integrated.
Your benefit


Applicable as stand-alone system or as in-line module in a machine tool
Integrated as an in-line system with correction control loop or as an autonomous post-process test system
Pair measurement and sorted storage/pre-assembly
Inspection of...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The multipoint measuring machines for rotationally symmetric workpieces offer quick acquisition of component geometry during dynamic measurement. Loading is possible manually as well as automatically. Its loading position is easy accessible from above right on top of the final measuring position.
Your benefit


Post-process multipoint measuring system with independent PLC
Easy integration into existing automation system
Short, optimised feed motions
Flexibly configurable measuring unit usi...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Measuring machines, general

The multipoint measuring machines are designed for 100% quality monitoring. They provide static and/or dynamic testing, which records all measurement features in a single workpiece rotation under extreme production conditions such as casting dust or temperature fluctuations in the workpiece.
Your benefit


High availability thanks to extremely solid and durable design
Can be fully integrated into the production line
Automation by means of inter-linkage, conveyor, shuttle, robot or gantry
U...

Controls & electronic equipment > Signal processing systems > Data input and processing

Universal receiver systems for all BLUM measuring systems with radio transmission. Latest-generation transmitter and receiver technology with extremely robust transmission protocol guarantees reliable and fast data transmission.
RC66 – Use up to 6 measuring systems with just one receiver
Unique BRC radio technology 


Broadband transmission, therefore very insensitive against interferences
No influence on other radio systems
Extremely fast signal transmission, absorbing the infl...

Controls & electronic equipment > Signal processing systems > Data input and processing

Universal receiver systems for all BLUM measuring components with infrared transmission. Latest generation transmission and receiving technology guarantees reliable and swift data transmission.
IC56 | IC57 – Operate two measuring systems with just one receiver
Transmission using DUO mode


Standard receiver for BLUM measuring systems with infrared transmission
Sequential operation of two BLUM measuring systems with one receiver
Very fast and secure transmission if there is a line of...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

KinematicsPerfect gives you a fully-developed software solution for measuring the kinematics of 4-axis and 5-axis machine tools. The NC-based measuring cycles enable precise checks, documentation and corrections of rotary axes on rotary and swivelling tables.
Detecting and optimising kinematic errors
Checks, Documentation and Corrections


Quickly checks alignment and positioning accuracy based on measurements using a calibration sphere
Detects mechanical geometrical deviations of the rotar...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

Using the app makes it quick and easy to generate cycle calls for many control types and BLUM measuring systems. measureXpert is available free of charge for Android, iOS and Windows.
Become a measureXpert!
The user is guided step-by-step from the measuring task to the correct cycle call. It has never been easier to use our measuring systems. The app is available in many languages.
By using measureXpert you can generate cycle calls quick and easy for


Laser measuring systems
Workpiece tou...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

User-friendly software for workpiece measurement and temperature compensation with BLUM touch probes. Comprehensive calibration cycles, measuring cycles for geometric standard elements as well as customer-specific solutions for maximum in-process reliability.
Quickstart cycles – The most effective way to use BLUM touch probes
Intelligent measuring cycles 


User-friendly subroutines for machine control*
They can be used both for workpiece referencing as well as for measuring duri...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

User-friendly software for rapid quality control of contour measurement and standard geometric elements in CNC machining centres. Maximum productivity as well as reduced rejects thanks to control measurements between the machining steps and rework in the original setting.
FormControl measurement software – Measuring at the click of a mouse in CNC milling machines
Measurement with 3- and 5-axis 


Complex measurements in the machining clamping
Orientation of probe or workpiece at...

Software and Hardware > Software for production and production planning > Tool monitoring systems

User-friendly measurement and visualisation software for DIGILOG laser measuring systems from BLUM. The application can be used to quickly and easily generate, visualise and evaluate a wide range of measurement tasks in CNC machining centres. The field of application is not only limited to the topic of tool measurement, but also includes a reliable assessment of the motor spindle quality.
LC-VISION – More than just visualisation
Even the basic functions of LC VISION offer real added value, as cu...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring equipment and sensors > Bore measuring equipment

Bore gauges for automatic determination of all bore characteristics in highly productive machining centres and transfer lines. High-precision measuring results using machine-independent measurement value recording with up to eight individual measuring elements.
Bore Gauge BG61 – As specific as your requirements
Machine-independent measuring system 


Solution with up to 8 individual measuring elements
Extremely fast measurement
Optoelectronic measuring value generation
Wear-fre...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring equipment and sensors > Bore measuring equipment

Unique bore gauges for automated measurement of tightly tolerated fits in highly productive machining centres and transfer lines. Extremely precise measuring results using machine-independent measurement value recording and measuring mechanism based on the float principle.
Bore gauge BG60 – The most economical way of mass producing bores
Machine-independent measuring system 


Measuring mechanism based on floating principle for precision independent of position
Standard solution...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Surface roughness gauge specially for checking the surfaces of plane workpiece geometries in milling, turning and grinding machines. Automated and fast evaluation of surface roughness in the machining clamping by high-precision single measuring element.
TC63 RG Single – Detecting machining errors using automated roughness measurements during idle times
BLUM surface roughness gauges 


Automated roughness measurement without manual operator intervention
Roughness measurement on su...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Revolutionary roughness measuring systems for machining centres for precise evaluation of surface roughness of workpieces. Fast digital measurement of workpiece position and reliable detection of poor surface quality using analogue measurement.
TC63-RG | TC64-RG | TC76-RG – Globally unique roughness measuring systems for automatic checks in the original setting
BLUM roughness measuring systems Automated roughness measurement without manual operator interventionOutput of roughness parameters...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Hard-wired touch probes for turning and grinding machines for automatic inspection of workpiece contours for machining errors. Exact measurement of workpiece position using digital measurement, extreme reduction in measuring time using cyberspeed, analogue scanning process.
TC76-DIGILOG touch probe – One system, two technologies, thousands of measuring values
Future-oriented DIGILOG technology 


Detection of machining errors caused by analogue scan process in the machining centre...

Metrology & quality assurance > Measuring machines > Production measuring machines

Advanced, scanning touch probes for milling and turning machines for automatic inspection of workpiece contours for machining errors. Exact measurement of workpiece position using digital measurement, extreme reduction in measuring time using cyberspeed, analogue scanning process.
TC63-DIGILOG | TC64-DIGILOG touch probes – Revolutionary touch probes for maximum in-process reliability during mass production
Future-oriented DIGILOG technology 


Detection of machining errors by anal...