Bowers Group

We chose to work with Bowers Group for this project as we have previously dealt with the company for other measuring equipment and have always been very happy with the service. The Trimos V3 is a great product from a famous quality Swiss brand and it has been a great addition to the Inspection department. It’s a quality piece of equipment which has helped speed up our inspection times. It’s very easy to use, we can train new users very quickly and the accuracy and repeatability are very good. It enabled us to measure features that we were not able to previously do on larger parts.

Our innovative solution transformed a complex and time-consuming process into a highly efficient one. By incorporating innovative technology from Bowers Group and smart engineering from our team here at Excel, we not only met the client's precision requirements but also significantly increased their annual production capacity by reducing production time.

“The introduction of the measurement system from Bowers Group has reduced inspection time on a specific volume produced part, reducing the process time by a significant margin. The system is easy to set up, user-friendly and reliable, and we’re extremely impressed with the benefits it has brought to our workflow.”

The Bowers air gauging system is the perfect solution for us because it standardises the measurement process and eliminates the potential for human error. The system allows multiple operators to accurately check the diameter of the components in minimal time, and the modern control panel gives a quick yes/no output that allows each bolt to be checked with guaranteed high precision results in a matter of seconds. Personally, I have always been aware of the benefits of air gauging. During my apprenticeship I regularly used the older dial/clock-based systems. The advantage of the modern digital display is that anybody can see if the component is correct just by looking at the colour. The sales and technical support from Bowers has been first class and we have already begun discussions about further projects.

As a quality engineer and inspector I find the DigiMic really useful for everyday component inspection work. It’s easy to turn on, easy to calibrate, and it’s ready to use. The thimble is smooth, and the accuracy is great.The parts we produce are used in the manufacturing of motorsport and automotive transmissions and gearboxes where precision is key. I feel confident of the accuracy and know I’m getting trustworthy readings from the DigiMic. I have used the SylcomLite software where I found useful capabilities to familiarise myself with the software. With Bowers' recommendation, I shall trial the Pro version of Sylcom and use this to kickstart digital recording of results for control plans.

We find the Bowers bore gauges much better than your standard plug gauges; they’re far more versatile, flexible for our needs and perfect for subcontractors like ourselves. As subcontractors, the types and size of components vary, so it helps that we’re able to use the bore gauge to check a range of measurements, including series of step bores, all in one go. They’re quick and easy to use on the shop floor for in process checks and we always trust the bore gauges; the accuracy is excellent.

"We use the Bowers micrometers every day; they are an integral part of our quality management. Not only are they easy to use, they are repeatable and accurate. The most important thing is that we trust the readings implicitly. Because we know that we can trust them 100% we have several other brands of mics that sit in the cupboard unused. I know that the lads can pick up the Bowers mics and use them properly; there’s no learning curve, no training, and they are clear and easy to read.What a great investment! They’ve paid for themselves!"

"I’m delighted with the brand new Universal ‘Snap’ Gauges from Bowers Group. Not only are they lighter, easier to use and quicker than using a comparator, they fully eliminate the danger of human error when measuring to 0.001mm. We are now able to measure our marine bearings more effectively, and the gauges have improved our quality inspection procedures in terms of both accuracy and efficiency."

“We received excellent initial training and installation from Ryan Kingswell, Technical Support and Installations Engineer at Bowers Group. Since we’ve had the Rondcom, we’ve learned even more about its capabilities; the more you use it, the more operatives understand the full measurement capacity of the machine."

"The service we receive from Bowers Group is brilliant. They are very reliable height gauges, but when they do need a full service, the technicians really know their stuff. We always get them back within a week to 10 days when they’re sent off for repairs or maintenance. The support and back up we receive from Bowers is exceptional."

"We have developed the supply of special sizes of ground tool steel down to a fine art. The Moore & Wright micrometers are very useful as they enable us to ensure that the steel we provide matches standard tolerances, as well as the specialist requirements of customers. It is our aim to produce stock with precision, accuracy and quality, directly meeting the required customer specification."