IQS Wheel Systems, LLC Livonia, MI

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IQS Wheel Systems, LLCLivonia, MI

• Formerly ITW Ride Quality Products
• Akron Standard Wheel Uniformity Systems

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INTRODUCTIONS

• William Bancroft - President
• David Faust - Field Service Department

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Contact Us

• IQS Wheel Systems, L.L.C.
• 37659 Schoolcraft Road
• Livonia, MI 48150
• www.iqswheels.com
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• E-mail sales_at_iqswheels.com

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Ownership Change

• IQS Wheel Systems, L.L.C. of Livonia, MI has
  purchased the total assets of the ITW Akron
  Standard Wheel Uniformity Systems

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Background Experience

• IQS Wheel Systems president, was the Engineer on
  the very first automatic Wheel Harmonic gage
  system built in 1975 for the Kelsey Hayes Company
  in Romulus, MI by Moore Products Co.
• Years of Service Experience Dave Faust formerly
  with Akron Standard now at IQS

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Current Action

• Improve Customer Relationships
• Evaluate Mechanical Designs of 100FX
• Replace existing computer system
• Examine pricing structure on tooling
• Stock spare parts
• Offer computer retro-fit upgrade system
• ISO 9001-2000 17025 Certification

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Timing

• Currently
• Shipping new enhanced systems
• Performing re-calibrations and certifications
• Providing service and supply spare parts
• Ship computer retro-fit upgrade kit
• Take orders for enhanced system
• Current Deliveries
• New Semi-Auto Machines 14-16 weeks
• Computer upgrades 8-10 weeks

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New Features

• Windows based software
• High Resolution Encoder ( 1024 pulse)
• Optional Spindle Compensation
• Touch screen Pentium computer w/ CD
• Network options

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Engineering

• Automatic In-line systems
• Optical Non- Contact Technology
• Patent pending on precision system
• Vision inspection for Flaws
• NDT inspection for cracks
• Combination Balance Runout in single station

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Future Possibilities

• Full profile analysis
• Measuring wheel in vehicle attitude
• Measure wheel under load
• Measure wheel during machining

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Optics / Vision

• Driving Forces
• New critical wheel designs
• New demands for reduced tolerances
• Increased ride quality requirements
• Increase flexibility
• Lower operating cost
• Less tooling
• More reliable

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Conclusion

• New Company and Owners
• New Computer and Encoder
• Same Rugged Machine
• Same Service Engineer David Faust
• Same Machine Certifications Calibrations
• Future enhancements to add value

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Next Step

• Review the possibilities
• Schedule Service
• Obtain a quotation
• Consider computer upgrade for SPC and data
  collection
• Order a system
• See the difference

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Contact Us

• IQS Wheel Systems, L.L.C.
• 37659 Schoolcraft Rd.
• Livonia, MI 48150
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• E-mail iqs_at_usa.net
• Schedule Service 317-459-7300

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Basic Concept - Optical

• Project image of bead seat on an optical array or
  matrix
• Compute centerline of radius from (3) points on
  the bead seat arc.
• Monitor centerline motion dynamically in radial
  and lateral directions
• Calculate dimensional characteristics in real
  time

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Wheel Profile
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Wheel Profile
New vs. Current
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Engineering Benefits

• Measuring system that doesnt constrain design
  parameters
• Flexibility to examine others area of the
  wheel/tire interface
• More reading without vibrations will yields more
  accurate harmonic analysis and allow tighter
  tolerances

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Manufacturing Benefits

• Less tooling maintenance
• Higher up time
• Eliminate spindle compensation
• Bore measurement on line
• Potentially higher speed with no tooling
  engagement
• Possible mixed part runs

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Next Step

• Start Relationship/Partnerships
• Construct Demo
• Build prototype
• Assign a Supplier project mgr.
• Suggest suppliers get involved
• Discuss investments on all sides
• Obtain a quotations

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Overview of Wheel analyzer
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Contact Us

• IQS Wheel Systems, L.L.C.
• 37659 Schoolcraft Road
• Livonia, MI 48150
• www.iqswheels.com
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• E-mail sales_at_iqswheels.com