Maintaining consistent part #quality and #precision is a fundamental aspect of parts processing. But how can we ensure continuous operation while keeping part quality stable? One of the key factors is monitoring the condition of the tool—making sure it remains within its acceptable usage limits and is free from damage.

These types of preventative actions help to reduce sources of variation. They are the foundations of process control and ensure a consistent and efficient machining process.

For tool setting probes, there are many well-known brands such as: #Renishaw, #Blum, #Marposs, #Metrol, #Koma...etc. Today we choose one of the brands "Renishaw" to introduce to you how to use and choose the suitable tool setting probe.

Precision-engineered tool setting arms

Renishaw offers an #extensive range of tool setting arms, engineered specifically for #turning center applications. These provide a #rigid and #repeatable platform to #accurately perform tool setting, #broken tool #detection, and part #inspection.

Each product in our collection addresses specific challenges in the manufacturing process. Whether it's a manual tool setting arm for flexibility, an automated arm for high-volume production, or a custom solution for unique applications, we have the ideal product to #enhance your operations.

Make tool setting on lathe machines easy, with more precision and reliability than ever before.

What is a tool setting arm and how does it work?

A tool setting arm is a precision device used within #turning machine operations. The arm supplies a rigid and repeatable platform for a Renishaw probe to make #measurements. This probe measures tool dimensions with high precision and relays them back to the #CNC machine controller. This process #Minimize #human #error by #automatically applying tool offsets, optimising the overall #efficiency and accuracy of the machining process.

The benefits of machine tool measurement

Workpiece and tool measurement can happen before, during, and after machining tasks. By practicing this type of measurement, eliminate costly machine downtime and component scrapping. This allows you to better invest your time and money into productive machining.

• Increase throughput from existing assets; defer capital expenditure, reduce subcontract and overtime bills, and pursue additional business.
• Increase automation in setting and measurement processes; reduce human intervention and redeploy staff into proactive engineering roles. Give your machine tools the intelligence they need to make decisions for themselves, enabling extended periods of ‘lights out' machining.
• Eliminate rework and scrap; probing a workpiece at key stages of the machining process allows process parameters adjustments. This reduces part-to-part variation, thus increasing process capability and reducing non-conformance. Helping you to lower unit costs and shorten lead times.
• Keep pace with the needs of your market; automated setting using probes will allow you to set up complex components, eliminating the need for costly precision fixtures. This means you can respond quickly to new customer requirements by rapidly introducing new processes.

Will a tool setting arm fit Maple-tech CNC Machining Center machine?

Renishaw have a standard range of arms which fit a large variety of Maple horizontal lathes, turning centres with chuck sizes from six in (150 mm) to 24 in (610 mm), and tooling sizes from 16 mm to 50 mm. If the machine falls outside of these ranges, Renishaw also offer custom designed arms to improve performance and unlock your machine's full potential.

There are #comprehensive range of Maple Website turning center machines here to suit your needs.

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