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CNC Machine Tools – P7ME

marposs — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:07:53 +0000

Electronic Measuring System for Process Control on Grinders and Machine Tools

Today we talk about the P7ME (hardware and software) and its modularity that allows users to set up the appropriate model for the measuring requirements on any type of machine tool.

Other than that said before, the P7ME has fieldbus, serial connections, an interface to view and control the measurement on the CNC screen giving complete integration with the machine controller.

The Benefits:

Real time grinding cycle check without the need for a dedicated unit. Avoids production of reject parts and ensures high quality levels;
Increased machine efficiency (improved operating time relative to down time);
Automatic compensation for wear on the grinding wheel or other tools;
Automatic machine and/or process deviation check;
Measurement insensitive to environmental conditions (coolant pressure and temperature) and to electromagnetic interference generated by machine power devices.

The Applications:

Check of external and internal diameters and lengths during grinding cycle;
Positioning of surfaces to be machined (shoulders, eccentricity, excess material, etc.);
Check of surfaces and thicknesses during and after grinding;
Check of bars and other cylindrical parts during centerless grinding;
Post process control on cutting machines with automatic tool wear compensation.

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Turns your machining center or milling machine into a cmm

marposs — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:04:35 +0000

While machining an item, the machine tool equipped with a Marposs probe, can either periodically, or upon the operator’s request, carry out the measurement of previously selected points and compare them with the nominal data of the CAD model.

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Turns your machining center or milling machine into a cmm

Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System – WRS

marposs — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:56:11 +0000

Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System - WRS

WRS system is a high precision gauge composed by a probe/transmitter module (WRP) and a receiver/interface one (WRI). WRS can be connected with all CNC during manufacturing cycles, thus transforming the machine tool in a real measure and verification environment.

Data transmitted by the application during touch are instantly elaborated by CNC for identification, positioning and measure of manufacturing part.
The advantage is a reduction of working times and scraps.

To know more: Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System

How a Touch Probe for Machine Tools works

marposs — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:32:08 +0000

The system utilizes the machine to move the probe along a programmed path. Once the stylus makes contact with the part/tool a signal is generated and is transmitted to the machine’s CNC. This is done by means of a transmission system (wireless or hardwired). The CNC is then able to store the relevant axes positions and elaborate the part geometry by means of dedicated probing software.

A typical probing application lay-out is sketched here below:

Links to products:

MACHINE TOOL LINE: 3D SHAPE INSPECTOR (3DSI)
- three-dimensional shape inspection software
MACHINE TOOL LINE: A90
- touch probes for tool check
MACHINE TOOL LINE: E32R
- interface unit for hard-wired connection of mida™ probes
MACHINE TOOL LINE: E32S
- interface unit for high frequency and hard-wired connection of mida™ probes
MACHINE TOOL LINE: E86N
- probing system with radio frequency transmission for 5-axis cnc machining centers and milling machines
MACHINE TOOL LINE: E88
- probing system for cnc machines without automatic tool change
MACHINE TOOL LINE: MIDA SET™
- high precision removable arm for tool setting on lathes
MACHINE TOOL LINE: MIDA TOOL EYE™
- high precision arm for tool setting on lathes
MACHINE TOOL LINE: OP32
- ultra compact optical transmission probe for machining centres
MACHINE TOOL LINE: OPTICAL TRANSMISSION FOR LATHES (E83L)
- optical transmission system for lathes and small machining centres
MACHINE TOOL LINE: OPTICAL TRANSMISSION FOR MACHINING CENTRES (E83MC)
- optical transmission system for machining centres and milling machines
MACHINE TOOL LINE: TOUCH PROBES FOR TOOL SETTING (T18 – TS30)
- touch probes for tool setting on machining centers and milling machines
MACHINE TOOL LINE: TOUCH PROBES HP SERIES (T25 – TL25 – T36)
- high performance touch probes for cnc lathes, machining centers and grinding machines
MACHINE TOOL LINE: TOUCH PROBES TT SERIES (TT25 – TT25H – TT60)
- touch probes for 3d measurements on milling machines, sharpeners and grinding machin

Machine Tool Line Touch Probes HP Series T25 – TL25 – T36

marposs — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:17:04 +0000

High performance touch probes for CNC lathes, machining centers and grinding machines.

To know more log on to: Machine Tool Line Touch Probes HP Series

Three-Dimensional Shape Inspection Software – 3DSI

marposs — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:01:40 +0000

Machine Tool Line: 3D Shape Inspector (3DSI)

APPLICATION three dimensional shape inspection software

MACHINE machining centres, milling machines

PURPOSE shape verification, mold verification, part inspection, form verification, 3D checks, three dimensional checks

TECHNOLOGY touch probe, radio transmission, optical transmission, software

To know more log on to the Three-Dimensional Shape Inspection Software page

Machine Tool Line: E32R

marposs — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:11:40 +0000

Interface Unit for Hard-Wired Connection of Mida Probes

The E32R interface converts the signal generated by the touch probe into a form which can be used by the machine tool CNC.On the front panel of the unit are located the terminal boxes for the I/O connections and some LED’s to indicate the following:

Green LED: lit to indicate “power ON”
Green LED: indicates the status of the touch probe:
- lit when the probe stylus is deflected
- unlit when the probe is seated.

To know more follow the link: Interface Unit for Hard-Wired Connection of Mida Probes

Touch Probes for Machine Tools

marposs — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:33:12 +0000

A touch probe system enables machine tools to perform geometrical measurements inside its cutting area. The probe, a high precision switch, is the heart of the system and when it is integrated into the machine manufacturing process, it can determine workpiece and/or tool sizes and identify part locations. This system can enhance part quality, improve productivity and reduce operators set-up time.

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Tool and Process Monitoring

marposs — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:17:03 +0000

The need to monitor production processes arises when there is a requirement for increasingly reliable, automated machinery and production cycles in order to satisfy the continual demands of the market to lower costs.

Within this framework, it therefore becomes necessary for the machinery to be supervised by systems that carry out process analysis of the machine tool.

To know more follow the link: Tool and Process Monitoring

Machine Tool Line T18 – TS30

marposs — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:38:57 +0000

Touch Probes for Tool Setting on Machining Centres and Milling Machines

High performance MIDA touch probes for tool setting on CNC machining centers and milling machines. Reduced scrap, shorter cycle and set-up times and improved product quality are just some of the benefits to be gained.

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Machine Tool Line : Monitoring Systems

marposs — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:04:31 +0000

Machine Tool Line: Monitoring Systems (Vibration)

Vibration and Umbalanced Tool Monitoring

Follow the link: Vibration and Umbalanced Tool Monitoring to see this product; you will be transferred to a specific web page including a full description of this as well as all the products belonging to the Mida product line.

Machine Tool Line : Monitoring Systems Power

marposs — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:51:04 +0000

Machine Tool Line: Monitoring Systems (Power)

Power Monitoring

Follow the link: Power Monitoring to see this product; you will be transferred to a specific web page including a full description of this as well as all the products belonging to the Mida product line.

Machine Tool Line: MIDA Tool Eye

marposs — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:39:21 +0000

High Precision Arm for Tool Setting on Lathes

Product: Mida Tool Eye
Application: tool setting arm (*)
Machine: lathes, turning centers
Purpose: Tool setting (tool breakage detection, tool wear detection, tool integrity, thermal drift compensation, …)
Technology: hard wired transmission, touch probe.

To know more about the High Precision Arm for Tool Setting on Lathes, follow the link:
Machine Tool Line: MIDA Tool Eye

Machine Tool Line: E88

marposs — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:44:22 +0000

Probing System For CNC Machines Without Automatic Tool Change

E88 Touch System is the MARPOSS solution for part probing on CNC machines with no ATC.

It can be used for:

* workpiece zero point determination
* workpiece coordinate alignment
* workpiece dimensional measurements

The system can be directly connected to any machine tool CNC thanks to the interface unit integrated into the probe holder.

A LED showing the probe status facilitates the probing operation by the operator. The coiled connecting cable allows a wide range of movement of the system in the machining area.

The modularity of E88 system permits the use of any Mida part inspection probe and guarantees versatility of application.

For more information about the Probing System For CNC Machines Without Automatic Tool Change

Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System for Machine Tools

Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System for Machine Tools

marposs — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:59:53 +0000

Mida E86N spindle probing system, with radio-frequency transmission, is designed for presetting and workpiece measurement on milling machines and small and large machining centers. Thanks to the 64 available transmission channels, a very high number of machines equipped with radio frequency spindle probes, can be located even in a small machining area.

The Transmitter, available also in a compact version (E86N-P) suitable for all the applications on small-size machines and turning centers, can be activated and deactivated through a radio signal, allowing to extend the transmitter battery life and to be more user friendly.

The Interface, through two push buttons and one display, allows the programming of the whole system and the visualisation of all settings, of the transmission channel and of the charge level of the transmitter battery.

The receiving Antenna is particularly sturdy and suitable for standing also the harshest machine conditions. A sealed connector fitted between its base and the cable for connection to the interface facilitates its installation and any possible maintenance or replacement intervention.

These features make it very simple to perform all the installation, programming and maintenance operations on the E86N system. Moreover, thanks to the use of innovative technical solutions, the measurement accuracy and repeatability levels of 0.5 micron are guaranteed and other features such as insensitivity to vibrations and sharp accelerations in machine, and protection from chips and jets of coolant were improved.

Follow the link Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System for Machine Tools to know more.

Machine Tool Line: E86

marposs — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:01:11 +0000

Probing System with Radio Frequency Transmission for 5 axis CNC Machining Centers and Milling Machines

To know more about the: Machine Tool Line E86

Radio Frequency Spindle Probing System for Machine Tools

Interface Unit for High Frequency and Hard-Wired Connection

marposs — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:27:55 +0000

Mida High Frequency transmission is a wireless signal Transmission system for workpiece inspection suitable both for Lathes and machining Centres.
The High-frequency (HF) transmission system transmits the signals from the probe to the interface unit through an air gap, then to the CNC of the machine tool.

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Interface Unit for Hard-Wired Connection of MIDA PROBES

marposs — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:12:38 +0000

The E32R interface converts the signal generated by the touch probe into a form which can be used by the machine tool CNC.

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