In-process probing tackles sources of variation that are inherent to machining, such as tool wear and temperature variation, and providing intelligent feedback to the process as machining progresses.
Reduce scrap, enhance productivity and increase profits
Inspect feature dimensions on-machine
Probes can also be used for in-cycle gauging. Manual inspection relies a lot on operator skill, it is also very time consuming adding up the needed time to remove clamps, transport the part to a CMM, re-fixture the workpiece, account for thermal effects and re-establish datum points before measuring.
In-process verification enables the manufacturer to monitor the CNC machining process of the workpiece, to ensure tolerances have been met, and to apply compensation automatically when needed. It is particularly beneficial with large, expensive workpieces such as molds or large aerospace parts that can be difficult and time-consuming to move.
Benefits of on-machine probing include:
- Reduce the number of scrapped parts
- Increased confidence in unmanned machining
- Adaptive machining, providing process feedback to minimise variation
- Reduced machine downtime awaiting first-off inspection results from CMM
Which system would best suit your machine tool setup?
Check for tool damage or breakage during the machining operation
Non-contact tool setting
Learn more about our high-speed, non-contact tool measurement and broken tool detection systems.
Contact tool setting
Discover our contact tool setters for tactile tool measurement and broken tool detection. With a choice of transmission technology to suit your application.
Even the best tools wear down, break or need replacing. With an automated tool setter, machine shops can detect and deal with breakages immediately and minimize disruption to operations.
- Improve process reliability and confidence
- Reduce non-productive time with less part rework and scrap
- Increase productivity and profits
Maximise your probing hardware with our flexible macro and PC-based software and apps.
Detect broken tools using tool setters
Non-contact tool setter – How to detect broken tools using the NC4
Probing basics - Benefits of broken tool detection
Non-contact tool setter – How to detect broken tools using the NC4
Software that makes probing simple
Maximise your probing hardware with our flexible macro and PC-based software and apps.
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