Show visitors to see software and probe combined

Software and probe systems integrated with design and manufacturing software at Mach 2006 to program probing cycle with tool breakage detection system, spindle probe and compact tool setting system.

Visitors to the Renishaw stand at Mach 2006 (hall five, stand 5572) will be able to see how Productivity+ software and the latest probe systems integrate with design and manufacturing software.

The Productivity+ Gibbscam plug-in, an established module within the Gibbscam system but with additional functions, will be used to program a probing cycle with the TRS1 tool breakage detection system, OMP60 spindle probe and NC4 compact tool setting system.

The data measured will be processed for real-time logging, analysis and reporting.

Productivity+ is a suite of products offering a simplified approach to producing probing routines for machine tools.

Version 1.03 adds functionality including x-y co-ordinate rotation, fourth axis levelling and three post-processors for leading controllers.

The software is available as a plug-in to Gibbscam software and as a stand-alone package named Active Editor.

It allows set-up, process control, inspection, tool setting and tool breakage detection to be programmed and integrated at the same time as toolpath generation.

The TRS1 lets manufacturers run machine tools unstaffed, with confidence that cutting tools damaged during a machining cycle will be quickly detected, eliminating the risk of scrapped parts.

This unit projects a beam of laser light at a tool and monitors the scattered light that is reflected, to determine if the tool has been broken.

It uses tool recognition technology that distinguishes between the tool and coolant or swarf and metal chips, and is reliable under real machining conditions.

The OMP60 probe is the first of a generation of optical transmission products for compatibility with Renishaw optical receivers and next generation optical systems.

It brings the benefits of probing to a wide range of machining centres and mill-turn machines, offering users set-up time reductions of up to 90%, reduced scrap, reduced fixture costs and improved process control.

The probe is compatible with existing OMM/MI12 and OMI receivers, enabling current MP7, MP8, MP9 and MP10 system users to benefit from some of its features.

It uses miniaturised electronics, first seen in the OMP40 probe, allowing the development of a compact unit measuring 63mm diameter and 76mm long, making it suitable for a wide range of machines.

The NC4 laser based non-contact tool setter, designed to be fitted to CNC machine tools, is part of the firm's growing range of non-contact products for a wide variety of machining centres.

Renishaw has added to the NC4 range with a series of compact fixed systems.

Tools as small as 0.03mm diameter can be measured and detected at any selected point along the beam and repeatability can be down to +/-0.1um.

The NC4 incorporates the Microhole protection system, as featured in all Renishaw non-contact products.

Environmental protection is maintained 100% of the time, even during measuring routines and, with no complicated moving parts, risk of machine downtime is reduced.

The NC4 also benefits from the failsafe Passiveseal, which maintains IPX8 environmental protection rating, even if the air supply fails.

In common with other models in the range, there is no focal point to identify, making installation quicker and easier.

Its compact, highly robust stainless-steel construction is built to withstand harsh machine tool environments.

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