Machine tool systems

To ensure that you get the most from your investment visit Renishaw at MACH 2008 to see how to speed up tool setting, part set-up and inspection, reduce scrap and control your processes.

New system reduces lead times on sliding head lathes

At MACH 2008, Renishaw (stand 5140) and Citizen Machinery (stand 5260) are showcasing a revolutionary new approach to setting and controlling complex machining processes on sliding head lathes. Currently, on trial in its own machine shop, a new approach to on-machine probing is helping Renishaw benefit from dramatically reduced set times and the confidence to run ‘lights out’ on even the most sophisticated parts.

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Fast and reliable broken tool detection

Ducati has realised that the machining of valuable components for its Desmodromic engines must be carefully controlled.  Different tools are used hundreds of thousands of times during the course of a year, with the constant risk of a chipped or broken tool being picked up from the magazine, which would result in serious problems.  This has been solved using a Renishaw tool breakage detection system based on innovative non-contact laser technology.

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TRS2 tool recognition system

The Renishaw TRS2 tool recognition system is a cost-effective solution for reliable, rapid broken tool detection on a wide range of machine tools and tool types, eliminating the problems caused by broken tools in terms of scrap, re-work and downtime.

More TRS2 information.

New twin probe optical signal transmission system

Renishaw's twin probe optical signal transmission system uses a single optical receiver for tool setting probe and spindle-mounted touch probe installations, offering fast integration and a cable-free machine environment.

Further details of the twin probe system.

NEW compact touch probe

The Renishaw RMP600 is a compact, high accuracy touch probe with radio signal transmission, offering all the benefits of automated job set-up, plus the ability to measure complex 3D part geometries on all sizes of machining centres. 

Read more about the high accuracy RMP600 touch probe.

Small wonder impresses Red Bull F1

“A machine left running unmanned with a broken tool would be disastrous…”

The workshop at JK Engineering is stuffed to bursting with the very latest manufacturing technology, including DMG CNC machine tools equipped with a variety of Renishaw touch probes and tool setters.  The Renishaw equipment allows the company to minimise unproductive set-up time, avoid costly errors and deliver a good quality product on time, every time.

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