Work & Tool Measurement Systems for Machine Tools
TRIOTECH provides a wide array of probing and tool measurement systems from Renishaw for CNC machine tools. Our automated systems are engineered to enhance machining accuracy and efficiency, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved quality.
Machine tool probing and on-machine measurement have become standard best practices in the machining industry. Manual tool and part inspection can negatively impact machining efficiency and profitability. Our probing and-setting systems assist manufacturers in minimizing scrap rates, reducing machine downtime, and enhancing component quality.
Our solutions facilitate automated component setup, in-cycle gauging, tool setting, and broken tool detection. When integrated with automatic offset updates, our technology allows you to machine confidently, shorten setup times, and enhance process control.
What is Machine Tool Probing & Tool Measurement?
Machine tool probing and measurement involves assessing the position, dimensions, and characteristics of a workpiece or cutting tool on a machine tool. This process ensures compliance with required specifications and tolerances both before and during machining. Accurate measurement of workpieces and tools on a CNC machine leads to precise and consistent machining outcomes, boosting productivity and reducing the likelihood of expensive mistakes.
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Machine tool probes for workpiece setting and inspection collect regarding the shape, size, and position of a workpiece, allowing for accurate measurement of machined part features and quick part setup.
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Tool setting and broken tool detection systems focus on measuring the cutting tool rather than the workpiece. They establish a reference point on the cutting tool to monitor for wear or breakage.
The benefits of machine tool probing & tool measurement
Workpiece and tool measurement can be conducted before, during, and after machining tasks. Implementing this measurement practice helps to minimize costly machine downtime and component waste, allowing for a more effective investment of your time and resources into productive machining.
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Enhance throughput from existing: postpone capital investments, decrease subcontracting and overtime costs, and new business opportunities.
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Boost automation in setup and measurement processes: minimize human involvement and reallocate staff to proactive engineering roles. Equip your machine tools with the intelligence to make autonomous decisions, facilitating extended periods of 'lights out' machining.
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Reduce rework and scrap: probing a workpiece at critical stages during machining enables adjustments to process parameters. minimizes part-to-part variation, enhances process capability, and decreases non-conformance, helping to lower unit costs and shorten lead times.
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Stay aligned with market demands: automated setup using probes allows for the assembly of complex components without the need for expensive precision fixtures. This agility enables a swift response to new customer needs by quickly implementing new processes.
Ensure Right-first-time Parts
Machine that is not accurate cannot consistently produce precise parts. Regular maintenance and health checks of machine tools are crucial for dependable, high-precision machining.
These preventative measures help minimize sources of variation, forming the basis of process control and guaranteeing a consistent efficient machining operation.