Amid the global energy transition and climate change, wind energy plays a crucial role as a key renewable source. To support the sustainable growth of wind energy enterprises, it is essential to establish databases of key components and performance indicators, integrate digital information into quality control systems, and shift from manual operations to intelligent, technology-driven manufacturing.

As a result, sustainable measurement solutions have increasingly become a reliable foundation for the industry’s continued development.

How does PMT Support the Wind Energy Industry?

PMT’s independently developed portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM), also known as a portable measuring arm, has been widely used in the wind energy industry for its precise GD&T analysis and strong on-site adaptability. It significantly enhances manufacturing accuracy and installation quality, while enabling real-time inspection, rapid feedback, and timely correction.

By delivering accurate measurements anytime and anywhere, PMT portable measuring arm helps lower costs, enhance productivity, and ensure operation safety, making quality control more efficient and contributing to the sustainable growth of the wind energy industry.

Why Choose a Portable Measuring Arm?? Key Benefits of PMT Arm

During a visit to a customer site in Poland, a chief engineer was seen using the PMT portable measuring arm to inspect wind turbine blades alongside his technical team. To better understand user feedback and strengthen cooperation, PMT conducted a brief on-site interview.

PMT Technologies: What do you think about the PMT Arm so far?

Chief Engineer: It’s lightweight and easy to move around the shop floor. As you can see, we have multiple production areas, it would be impossible to move a traditional CMM across several scenarios. That’s why we chose the portable measuring arm, which is more convenient for us.?

PMT Technologies: Exactly. The PMT portable measuring arm allows for on-site flexible measurement, saving both time and cost, especially in the wind power industry.

Chief Engineer: And it’s also very easy-to-use compared to a traditional CMM. Our engineers even don’t need to learn programming. They just touch the probe to the workpiece, then the 3D software collects data and constructs features quickly with its geometric functions.

PMT Technologies: Right. Even in environments where temperatures fluctuate, like during wind equipment manufacturing and installation, PMT Arm’s smart temperature compensation system automatically adjusts the data in real time. Unlike fixed coordinate measuring machines, the portable CMM doesn’t require a climate controlled room while still maintaining high accuracy.

How Easy is it to Use a Portable Measuring Arm for Measurement?

After a 3-day on-site training provided by a PMT technical engineer at the customer’s site, the operator will have mastered all measurement skills and will be fully capable of independently performing all measurement tasks.

1.Drawing Analysis & GD&T Feature Capture

Compare the workpiece with its drawing, analyze key requirements, and use the portable measuring arm to measure features like planes, circles, and cylinders quickly and accurately.

2.CAD Model Import & GD&T Evaluation

For complex parts with multiple sizes on site, import the CAD model and establish a coordinate system. This allows for precise GD&T analysis to verify assembly quality and dimensional accuracy.

3.Data Collection & Analysis

Use the measuring arm to simply touch the surface of your workpiece, press button on the handle, and points will be automatically taken. Analyze the GD&T parameters such as holes, planes, and surfaces.

4.Batch Inspection & Report Generation

For random sampling or batch inspection, the portable measuring arm combined with 3D software helps streamline the process. All data is archived for traceability, supporting the development of a comprehensive quality control system.

What Tangible Benefits Can a Portable Measuring Arm Bring to Real-life Applications?

PMT portable measuring arms have been widely adopted across industries worldwide. In the wind energy sector, the measuring arm allows for on-site measurement and real-time adjustment without relocating the workpiece, significantly enhancing production efficiency and product quality. This innovative technology reduces labor and rework costs, delivering substantial economic benefits to customers. Overall, wind energy companies using the PMT Arm have achieved over a 30% reduction in production costs, providing reliable support for long-term sustainable growth.

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