Chinese FAW Group Relies On Measuring Machines from WENZEL „I Believe in WENZEL“
22.05.15 - FAW Group, China’s earliest automobile production located in Changchun, is one of the largest automobile enterprise groups in China. Here are more than 50 sets of WENZEL bridge-type and horizontal-arm coordinate measuring machines serving over 10 subordinate plants and branches of the group, including the Automobile Research Institute, Casting Plant, FAW Jiefang, FAW Parts and FAW Jilin Automobile.
Sun Xiaojia is the user of the first WENZEL measuring machine in FAW. She works in the Quality Assurance Department of FAW FVCC Heat Exchange System Changchun Branch and will be interviewed in the following.
WENZEL Measurement Machines Run Stably and Powerfully
Sun Xiaojia has more than 20 years of industry experience in terms of automobile and automobile parts testing and inspection. She told us in conversation, “I entered in Changchun FAW after graduation in 1988 and was assigned to the Quality Assurance Department of the Tool Factory of FAW. During the next 20 years of work, I ‘cooperated’ with measuring machines every day. I tested and measured the reducers, differential mechanisms, engines and cylinders of automobiles. In the Quality Assurance Department, I take care of monitoring the spot check, process check and full check of product quality”.
In August of the year 2000, FAW Group purchased the first WENZEL coordinate measuring machine LH 108 and put it into operation. Xiaojia told us, “Before using WENZEL coordinate measuring machines, I also operated other measuring machines of domestic and foreign brands. So I have a comparison and understanding of the testing application and stability of auto parts with measuring machines of various brands”. When she is talking of her ‘working partner’ measuring machine, Sun Xiaojia spoke with fervor and assurance. “What most convinced me of the performance of WENZEL equipment is that its accuracy and repeatability still keeps very well after running 7 hours every day for over 10 years without counting the overtime”.
Also in the shop floor environment WENZEL measurement machines run stably and powerfully. There were no major problems at any time, only routine maintenance. Xiaojia said, “WENZEL service engineers from Changchun also called us outside of the maintenance plan to enquire and understood the running condition of the equipment on the spot. Besides, WENZEL’s own software is easy to use and understand and I am very accustomed to the software”.
FAW Relies On WENZEL Measuring Machines
After the first WENZEL CMMs were used from the FAW Group, FAW prioritized WENZEL Measuring Machines for future testing equipment. “Because of the stable performance and longevity WENZEL CMMs were used for a very long time as demonstration models for open tender procurement plan. The colleagues and leaders of the quality testing department of each plant came here to see the equipment before purchase”.
In 2012, Sun Xiaojia changed to the Quality Assurance Department of FVCC Changchun Branch. Due to her quality recognition and familiarity to WENZEL equipment, she again recommended WENZEL coordinate measuring machines to the company leader. This time, the WENZEL XO 107 of the XO series was purchased in March 2013. It was mainly used for tests of airconditioners, air blowers and radiators of cars. It runs well. She is very satisfied with the measurement results and the efficiency of the measuring machine as well as with the quick and easy service.
