High-accuracy laser tool setting systems
NC4 non-contact tool setters
NC4 provide high-precision, high-speed tool measurement and broken tool detection, allowing process control on all sizes and types of machine tools.
During machining processes, dimensional accuracy is dependant upon several variables, including tool size deviation, tool run-out and tool breakage.
Renishaw's NC4 systems allow users to control these variables, enabling measurement of a wide variety of tools at production feeds and speeds, while minimising the risk of excessive tool wear or tool breakage – an important consideration for small and fragile tools.
TRS2 non-contact tool breakage detection system
For high-speed non-contact tool breakage detection of solid tools on all sizes of vertical and horizontal machining centres, all gantry machining centres and multi-tasking machines.
Unique ToolWise™ tool recognition
A system for non-contact broken tool detection of solid-centred cutting tools, the TRS2 can be used on a variety of machine tools. The unique ToolWise tool-recognition electronics determine whether a tool is present by analysing the reflective light pattern from the rotating tool.
Random light patterns created by coolant and swarf are ignored, eliminating the chance of failing to detect a broken tool due to coolant obscuring the beam. The single unit can be mounted outside the working environment, saving valuable space on the table.
Features and benefits :
- Cost-effective, fast and reliable.
- The latest ToolWise tool-recognition technology.
- Ultra-quick detection : typically the tool spends approximately one second in the laser beam.
- Simple installation and set-up.