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News Release from: Renishaw | Subject: NC2 laser broken tool detection system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2003
Tool breakage detection system is
compact, fast
Compact NC2 non-contact laser tool setting system offers a cost-effective solution for companies requiring fast broken tool detection for use in unmanned machining operations.
Renishaw has added a further product to its growing family of non-contact laser tool setting systems The new compact NC2 system offers a cost-effective solution for companies requiring fast broken tool detection for use in unmanned machining operations, where tool damage can cause costly scrap or re-work
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Measuring just 135mm (length) x 26mm (width) x 77mm (height), Renishaw's NC2 laser system can detect tools as small as 0.15mm diameter, meeting the increasing demand for probing on small machining centres and high-speed cutting machines.
The NC2 features an improved rapid tool breakage detection cycle, recently introduced by Renishaw in the NC3 system, which shares the same compact dimensions as the NC2, but offers the additional benefit of high performance tool setting for the precision measurement of tool length and diameter.
Using standard calibration routines, the NC3 system can measure tools as small as 0.2mm diameter anywhere along the laser beam and, thanks to its impressive +/-0.1micron (2() repeatability and fast response time, accuracy is also achieved over a range of tools.
Both systems feature Renishaw's unique Microhole technology, first introduced on Renishaw's highly successful NC1 laser tool setter.
A continuous stream of air flows through the Microhole apertures to protect the system from all possible contaminants such as coolant, chips and graphite.
Irrespective of the orientation of the unit, this protection is constant, even during measurement, whilst having no effect on tool setting repeatability.
New software has allowed Renishaw to enhance its drip rejection features for the NC2 and NC3, incorporating a new high-speed tool breakage detection cycle.
Dependent on installation configurations, existing NC1 users may also be able to upgrade their systems to benefit from these new features.
The NC2 and NC3 have the advantage of easy installation and are both sealed to IPX8 to withstand the rigours of the machine tool environment.
Their Microhole technology features no moving parts, so they require minimal maintenance once in operation. Request a free brochure from Renishaw ...
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