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IMTS - 2004 Tool Adjustment Power Point Presentation |
Flexible machining centers are the answer to today’s manufacturing requirements. Cost- efficient tooling must be part of the solution. However, tool preset errors, tool change errors, tool wearness and retract marks remain the enemies of modern machining processes. Currently available systems to adjust the tool position are costly, require modifications to the motor spindle or can’t be automated. As a result, a low-cost solution that fits on standard machining centers and allows automated adjustments is a long awaited breakthrough in manufacturing technology. This session begins with an outline of requirements for an ideal tool adjustment system, followed by an explanation of actuation by coolant, and a brief comparison to current designs. Performance data support the presentation. Finally the use of a coolant-actuated tool positioner as additional rotary axis in machining centers for form-boring applications is highlighted as an added benefit. Participants will learn about the simplicity, cost-efficiency and performance benefits of the new coolant actuated tool adjustment system. Attendees will also learn about the future outlook for coolant-actuated systems, including the integration of feedback gage systems for fully automated solutions.
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