Four ViciVision optical measuring machines at the service of an entire shopfloor

Talking to small turned parts manufacturer, GAI GIACOMO.

“My grandfather, the founder, would be amazed by the technology we have at our disposal today, not to mention the advancements in the field of metrology.”



Our technicians? They’re the first ones who want to try them out.
GAI GIACOMO uses Vicivision machines to measure pieces produced by multi-spindle machines or sliding headstocks.

“Vici machines… We put them directly in the production plant. We believe in the involvement of young people and technicians; they are the first ones who want to experiment and make this new experience.”

Goal: speed up machine set up.

“In just 4 or 5 seconds you can also measure dimensions with 30 or 40 points.”

“We can measure each and every detail of the component, the external surface of any item produced. The operators see the reports generated by the program which are then filed during the production of the component.”

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When I was little, I used to run around the shopfloor, surrounded by the machines.

Daniele Gai – Technical Direction GAI GIACOMO srl: 

“Gai Giacomo is an idea that was born with my grandfather, who founded the company in 1967 in a small shop where they carried out secondary machining. The company was then handed down to my father, who introduced a numerical control machine.”

“Over time the company grew and expanded…

Today, we have control multi-spindles, mechanical multi-spindles, and sliding headstocks.

Everything you need to turn a part.

Sometimes my father says to me: if only your grandfather could see this.”

“When I was little, I used to go up and down here on my skateboard. Once I slipped on some oil on the floor and had a really bad fall.

So, when I started working here, the first rule I made was: no running!”.

The German client is demanding but finds a good offer in Italy.
Around 60% of GAI GIACOMO production is related to the automotive market, but we also work with the oleodynamic and medical sectors.

Elisa Gai – GAI GIACOMO Export Manager:

“The latest trend we have noticed is that controlled multi-spindle technology is on the rise.

Mostly in countries like Germany and Switzerland.

German clients are demanding, but they continue to seek out Italian companies, so this gives our working day meaning and value.”



Small turned parts dimensional optical measuring machine

“When you take a Vici machine and place it on the shopfloor, you have immediate feedback on a series of dimensions, that are automatically provided in less than 15 seconds.

We inspect diameters, grooves, shoulders, shape errors, because with rotation we manage to intercept most shape errors.”

“This is the production department, here we monitor the production process control procedure for around 20 products.

The machine allows us to check on average around 15 – 20 dimensions for each product. 5 or 7 seconds max, and it detects the dimensions we need.

As of now we have installed 4 machines, three machines here, and one in the office.

It saves time and resources… and you’ll automatically have a better product.”

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Young workers are eager to work with them, they consider the machines as a part of their world.

Enrico Agnello – GAI GIACOMO Prevention and Protection Service Manager:

“Vicivision machines are exceptionally user friendly, so the young workers are eager to work with them because they are intuitive and easy to use, they’re part of their background.”