Ideal CNC lathe tool presetter
Lathe tools are easy to measure…not at all!
What is the advantage to measure lathe tools outside the machine? Is it much easier touch the workpiece as a reference or use the measuring arm? Why should we consider instead tool setting remote of the machine for external turning?
Very true ... yes, but there is a but! What measurements do we need? Are they sufficient? If the answer is ‘yes’, do not go further, if instead you have a doubt, it will probably be useful consider the following.
How transfer tool offsets to CNC machines
In this article we explain how you can have the tool data sent directly to the Numerical Control.
There are various ways to transfer tool offsets to the CNC. Some are more suitable for older machines, others can be used with the latest generation controllers already equipped with a network card.
Elbo Controlli NIKKEN solutions, as standard, are adaptable to meet different requirements to effectively ‘talk’ to any type of NC existing in the workshop.
How to measure a chamfer on a tool
The simplest operation is sometimes very complicated if the appropriate tools are not used. Measuring a chamfer is essential for some types of machining.
It is useless to measure the height or diameter for a chamfer if I do not know the angular value, but above all, to preset the tool if I do not have complete knowledge of the data required to measure.
Elbo Controlli NIKKEN has developed in a simple and intuitive way to provide the function of measuring the angle of the tool being processed or, even better, the measurement of the diameter relating to a certain length.
It is therefore a simple and immediate operation to specify how many millimeters the tool should enter the work piece, to generate the desired chamfer.
How to measure lathe tools with presetter
If you are interested in measuring the tools for your lathe, with the possibility of sending the data directly to the Numerical Control, we would like to present a series of questions and answers to assist you and perhaps clarify your ideas.
For a standard tool assembly, the necessary measurements are normally for the length and diameter, commonly called X and Z, but in reality, there are few ‘standard’ tools. All tools have an insert radius, an insert position, an angle and a shape.
Woodworking tool presetter
Carpentry is one of the oldest crafts in the world. For centuries the masters of wood have worked and transformed this fantastic material into extraordinary structures.
The concept of woodworking has evolved over the years thanks to the use of increasingly complex and precise machine tools. For this reason, the company Elbo Controlli NIKKEN has developed the perfect solution for those who need to pre-register or check tools outside machine, optimizing its production.
How select the right tool presetter for oil & gas industry
If you belong to the Oil & Gas industry and you are considering purchasing a new presetter, then you must pay close attention to some details.
In this article we outline some considerations for how to choose a tool presetter for manufacturers employed in the Oil & Gas industry: the best presetter for the Oil & Gas sector.
The key is firstly to provide an ACCURATE presetter and quite often, this simple statement is already a source of some misunderstanding. In our opinion, precise means reliability and reproducibility of the measurements made, within tolerance limits, guaranteed over time.
