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News Release from: Renishaw
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 April 2006
Non-contact tool setters receive Queen's
Award
Queen's Award for Enterprise for non-contact tool setting systems for the automatic setting of cutting tool parameters in the harsh environments of CNC machine tools, with tool breakage detection.
Renishaw has received a Queen's Award for Enterprise 2006 in the Innovations category, the 11th Queen's Award the company has received since its first in 1979 The award is for Renishaw's NC1 and NC4 non-contact tool setting systems which are used for the automatic setting of cutting tool parameters within the harsh environments of CNC machine tools, together with tool breakage detection
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The NC1, Renishaw's first product in the sector, was introduced in 2000 and captured a significant portion of the worldwide market.
Its replacement, the compact NC4 laser tool setter, was launched in 2004 with a number of enhancements over the NC1.
Both use laser technology, with the firm's Microhole design feature, which relies on the permanent feed of compressed air through the same orifices through which the laser beam is transmitted and received, keeping contaminants such as metal chips and coolant from affecting the measurement process.
The NC4 uses Passiveseal, an internal shutter mechanism to protect the transmitter and receiver units in the event of an air pressure failure, together with active drip rejection, which prevents false readings if the laser beam is interrupted by coolant drips or cutting debris.
Sir David McMurtry, Renishaw's Chairman and Chief Executive, said the firm was delighted to receive another commendation for one of its products, and paid tribute to the group's employees in the UK and overseas who have contributed to the worldwide success of NC1 and NC4.
The presentation of the award will be made on 8th July at Renishaw's UK headquarters. Request free introductory details about products from Renishaw ...
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