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Drilling, boring and reaming
News Release from: Rigibore | Subject: ActiveEdge remotely adjustable boring system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 August 2007
Boring tools adjusted remotely by radio
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A flexible, multi-point, remotely adjustable boring system uses a remote radio link to make micron adjustment of multiple cutting edges in a boring tool and can be seen at EMO 2007.
Rigibore's ActiveEdge technology is claimed to be the first completely flexible, multi-point, remotely adjustable boring system for integration as part of a turn-key package for machine tool builders or as an aftermarket system for machine tool customers ActiveEdge enables micron adjustment of multiple cutting edges via a remote radio link - without touching the tool
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Smartbore provides easy read-off checks with the hand-held adjuster or a separate mobile reader and offers fine adjustment to within 1 micron with minimal machining interruptions.
Boring tool settings changed quickly, remotely
Boring tool system offers machine tool operators the means of making fast and easy micron adjustments at the tool's cutting edge, with minimal interruption to a machining cycle.
It offers a key to radical productivity gains in precision manufacturing, as boring processes need not be stopped for adjustments.
Rigibore ActiveEdge enables users to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity through high precision machining, better quality machined parts, closer tolerances, less waste and less downtime.
Rigibore's innovative tool represents the optimum way to make fast, precise adjustments at the cutting edge in a machine tool.
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Benefits of ActiveEdge for a machine tool supplier and user include the following.
* Provides value added benefits in 24/7 machining as an integrated tool managed by an NC system.
* Adds to the machine's ability to deliver quality and accurate machining 24/7.
* Purchase decisions made by the customer incentivised with added built-in, reliable functionality.
* Provides machine purchasers with a one-stop shop integrating operations, gauging and boring/metal cutting.
* Cost of integration for machine tool company is minimal when related to the overall selling price of machines.
* Potential to sell higher volumes of machines with ActiveEdge capability.
Direct benefits of ActiveEdge for machine tool users include the following.
* Being able to hold a micron adjustment remotely - quality of bore and finish.
* Minimal interruptions in machining operations for gauging, tool checking and adjustment.
* No requirement for manual intervention to physically administer tool adjustment.
* Increased control over machining capabilities and operations.
* Compatibility with machine and its gauging operation.
* Production cost savings and operating efficiencies.
* Less manual intervention; less issues relating to potential accidents (Health and Safety).
* Fast payback period because of tool performance; accuracy and quality in application.
* Minimal waste from machining process.
* Simplicity in operation once integrated at source (through machine tool company) or in aftermarket product form by a Rigibore or machine tool technician.
* Rigibore at EMO 2007, Hannover, Germany, September 17-22, Hall 4, Stand D22.
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