Monitoring the clamping position in machine tools
Monitoring the clamping position in machine tools is an extremely important and critical measurement task. In order to avoid incorrect machining and the high resulting costs, the position of the tool must be detected. Here, the induSENSOR LVP displacement sensor is used. This compact and wear-free sensor supplies a continuous analog signal according to the stroke motion of the drawbar when clamping the tool.
In modern machine
tools, the tool is normally changed fully automatically. When changing the
tools, the machine automatically removes the appropriate holder and places it
on the spindle whose clamping system locks the holder in position. If the tool
is incorrectly positioned, this can lead to faulty processing. If the tool is
tilted, the worst case scenario is that it can loosen which would result in
high machine damage.
In order to avoid
damage and processing errors, it is necessary to monitor the tool position.
Often, initiators and switching rings are used for monitoring tasks. However,
these are difficult to adjust. With the inductive induSENSOR LVP displacement
sensor, Micro-Epsilon offers a significantl...
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In order to avoid
damage and processing errors, it is necessary to monitor the tool position.
Often, initiators and switching rings are used for monitoring tasks. However,
these are difficult to adjust. With the inductive induSENSOR LVP displacement
sensor, Micro-Epsilon offers a significantly easier and more reliable solution
based for continuous monitoring of the clamping position. The cylindrical
sensor is integrated into the release device of the clamping system. A ring,
which serves as a target for the sensor, is simply glued onto the drawbar. Due
to its compact size, the LVP sensor can be integrated in different tool types.
In addition, it’s a long-life device as measurements are performed on a
non-contact, wear-free basis.
The sensor enables
continuous monitoring of the clamping position and supplies an analog signal
according to the stroke motion of the drawbar when clamping the tool.
Therefore, it is not necessary to laboriously set the switching point
mechanically. The miniature sensor controller can
either be accommodated at the point of measurement or in the control cabinet.
Together with the
induSENSOR MSC7401 controller, this measuring system provides a favorable
price/performance ratio at high resolution combined with ease of use.
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Published by Micro-Epsilon USA on Dec 03, 2018
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