The tool setter of the machining center mainly has the functions of measuring tool size, detecting tool status, and improving machining accuracy and efficiency. It plays an important role in ensuring processing quality and reducing costs in the processing process. The following is a specific introduction：
Main functions：
| Tool size measurement
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Knife length measurement | Accurately measure the length of the tool from the shank to the tip.Before processing, accurate tool length data is obtained through the tool setter and input into the machine tool control system, which can determine the position of the tool in the Z-axis direction, so that the machine tool can accurately control the tool to perform cutting at different heights according to the program, to ensure the accuracy of the machining depth. |
| Tool diameter measurement | Can measure the diameter and size of the tool.For rotating tools such as milling cutters, after knowing their exact diameter, the machine tool control system can compensate and calculate according to the machining path and tool diameter to ensure that the processed contour size meets the design requirements and avoids dimensional deviations. | |
| Tool breakage detection
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Real-time monitoring | During the processing process, the tool setter can monitor the status of the tool in real time.When the tool is damaged such as chipping, breaking, etc., it can be detected in time, and the signal is fed back to the machine tool control system, so that the machine tool immediately stops processing, to prevent the workpiece from being scrapped or damaged due to tool damage. Machine tool equipment. |
| Preventive maintenance | Through regular inspection of the tool, the tool tester can detect minor wear and damage of the tool, and warn the tool of possible problems in advance, so that the operator can replace the tool or sharpen the tool in time to achieve preventive maintenance and reduce downtime caused by tool failure. | |
| Tool compensation value calculation
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Automatically calculate the compensation value | According to the relationship between the measured tool size data and the coordinate system of the machine tool, the tool setter can automatically calculate the compensation value of the tool, including length compensation and radius compensation.These compensation values are input into the machine tool control system, which can correct the deviation between the actual position of the tool and the programmed position to ensure machining accuracy. |
| Multi-tool management | In the case where multiple tools are used in the machining center, the tool setter can independently measure and calculate the compensation value of each tool to achieve accurate management of multiple tools.The operator only needs to put the tools into the tool setter in turn for measurement, and the system will automatically record the compensation value of each tool, and automatically call the corresponding tool compensation according to the program during the processing process to improve the processing efficiency and accuracy. |
Main role：
| Improve machining accuracy | Accurately measure and compensate for tool size deviations, ensure that the tool is accurately machined according to the programming path, so that the workpiece size accuracy and surface quality meet the design requirements, and reduce the scrap rate. |
| Improve processing efficiency | Quickly measure the tool size and automatically calculate the compensation value, eliminating the need for manual measurement and calculation, saving tool alignment time and improving machine tool utilization.In addition, the tool damage detection function can detect problems in a timely manner, avoid processing interruptions and rework caused by tool problems, and further improve processing efficiency. |
| Reduce processing costs | Through preventive maintenance and timely detection of tool breakage, excessive tool wear and accidental damage are reduced, the service life of the tool is extended, and the cost of the tool is reduced.At the same time, the scrap rate of the workpiece is reduced, and the material cost and processing cost are reduced. |
| Enhance processing safety | The tool damage detection function can avoid safety accidents caused by tool problems, such as broken tools, damaged workpieces, etc., and ensure the safety of operators and equipment. |
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