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Tool and cutter pre-setting
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Tool presetter vision control system upgraded
An upgraded version of a retrofittable tool setter vision control system has a larger 12.1in screen, USB ports and icons for every option or measuring function.
News from Royal Tool Control (27 February 2008)
Device measures and presets tooling optically
A highly accurate optical tool presetting and measuring device can clamp, measure and adjust tooling outside the machine while the CNC machine continues to manufacture parts. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec (22 February 2008)
Optical tool pre-setter measures within seconds
User application article An optical machine tooling pre-setter uses a vision system that automatically detects the cutting edge and produces accurate measuring results within seconds.
News from Eley Metrology (31 October 2007)
More precision built into tool presetting
Tool presetting and management - represented by the latest modular system for tool presetting, measurement and inspection - has brought machining technology to the highest degree of high precision.
News from Zoller ( 5 April 2007)
Tool measuring and inspection machine
A tool measuring and inspection machine from Zoller is being offered at a special price package at the Southern Manufacturing show.
News from Zoller UK (12 February 2007)
Tool pre-setter has thermally stable structure
A tool pre-setter is claimed to be the most thermally stable construction of any pre-setter available today and the most accurate imaging system available.
News from Gewefa UK (14 November 2006)
Reliable tool pre-setting equipment
User application article Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems is one of Europe's leading sensors solutions companies and the UK's principal supplier of electronic systems for military platforms in the air, at sea and on land.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (26 October 2006)
Cutting tool balancing machine is easy to use
An easy to use spindle tool balancing machine allows machine operators or toolsetters to balance tool assemblies to standards as precise as G1 at the spindle speeds specified in ISO 1940.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) (16 March 2006)
Tool presetter has digital camera system
Tool presetting machine has a novel ground granite construction, full colour LCD touch screen digital camera system and provides rapid manual positioning and automatic tool measurement as standard.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (22 February 2006)
Zero point decides cutting tool effectiveness
Presetter and measuring machines offer a software for the automatic zero point monitoring that prevents a cutting tool from being measured or adjusted with a wrong zero point.
News from Zoller UK (31 January 2006)
Improved lenses improve tool inspection accuracy
'Third generation' of cutting tool inspection machines feature a third camera and improved lenses and faster programming while autofocus measurement accuracy is up to three times better.
News from Walter GB (12 August 2005)
Fine set-up saves 2h/job on orthopedic joints
User application article Orthopedic joint maker achieves spectacular set-up time reduction using quick-change pallet fixture system and non-contact laser toolsetter on VMCs used for instrument parts. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (28 June 2005)
Laser tool setter measures drills down to 0.03mm
Laser based non-contact tool setter, designed specifically to be fitted to CNC machine tools, measures tools as small as 0.03mm diameter to minimise risk of machine downtime. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (20 June 2005)
Frontline distribution catalogue imminent
From 1 November 2004 Nikken Kosakusho UK will be launching the new Frontline Distribution Catalogue.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (11 October 2004)
Preset tooling speeds products to market
Erowa' preset station and tooling systems speeds up product to market. Having made an investment in rapid product development during 2000, Cheviot Precision has increased its production. capabilities
News from Erowa (REM Systems)xxx (13 April 2004)
Laser tool setter is ultra-compact
Laser tool setter features ultra-compact laser tool setting transmitter and receiver units to allow fast non-contact tool setting and tool breakage detection on larger variety of machines. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (26 February 2004)
Control and software speed tool inspection
Control and software enhancements have made non-contact tool inspection times up to 25 per cent faster while an automated toolroom concept can reduce setting times by up to 50 per cent.
News from Walter GB (24 February 2004)
Tool presetter also performs inspection
Dual function camera system provides tool presetting and tool inspection on a tool presetter fitted with vacuum clamping with index lock on an interchangeable spindle.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (20 January 2004)
Complex tool setting meets motor sport demands
User application article Automatic tool setting and tool breakage detection systems are proving to be highly successful in raising productivity of transmission part manufacture for motor sport vehicles worldwide. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (19 November 2003)
Locking and holding screws hold more strongly
Locking screws for inserts and holding screws for insert seatings, drill heads and spares feature a tightening system offering 25% higher torque transmission and improved torsional strength.
News from Komet Präzisionswerkzeuge ( 6 November 2003)
Nikken takes on UK distribution of Elbo Controlli
Nikken Kosakusho UK is the sole UK distributor for the Elbo Controlli range of presetting machines, high precision tool presetting equipment that were previously supported by Stellram UK.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (22 January 2003)
Cameras measure tooling without touching
Walter GB of Redditch has announced a new concept in low-cost, simple-to-operate, non-contact tool measurement with the Heli Toolcheck. The machine is designed for manual or automatic operation.
News from Walter GB (29 May 2001)
Tools monitored without touching
Blum Novotest will be demonstrating its full range of production metrology equipment at the EMO show in Hanover in September.
News from Blum Novotest (15 May 2001)
Thyssen orders 500 laser tool checkers
Krupp-Thyssen Hulle has awarded Blum Novotest an order for 500 mini LaserControl systems for checking tooling in production machining systems to be supplied to the Ford Motor Company.
News from Blum Novotest (17 January 2001)
Cameras check production tooling
With production tooling being reground within geometry tolerances of 10microns - and some within 5microns for high speed machining - CCD cameras are the best means of checking, says Walter.
News from Walter GB (12 January 2001)
Pull-down arm for CNC lathe tool setting
Renishaw introduces a lathe tool setting system with a unique precision pull-down arm, building upon its reputation as the supplier of market leading repeatable tool setting arms Brochure available
News from Renishaw (26 October 2000)
Cut those tool measurement cycle times
Automatic measurement of cutting tools using CCD video cameras is provided by the Helicheck NC 4 four-axis measuring centre available from Walter GB of Redditch
News from Walter GB (29 June 2000)
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