NC4+ Blue This non-contact tool setter from Renishaw uses a laser to check tools for wear or breakage. It is compatible with any machining center fitted with a probing compatible controller. It can be operated with the on-machine controls or via mobile apps.
What’s new? The blue laser. Compared to machines with a red laser, the NC4+ Blue has better accuracy, because blue laser light has a shorter wavelength. The machine also is Industry 4.0-compatible, allowing the data it collects to be used in an operator’s chosen software and control systems. Renishaw expects to make the NC4+ Blue available in the U.S. by the end of the year.
Benefits Reduced scrap and rework. With accurate tool condition measurements, users can get more parts right the first time, schedule maintenance and increase productivity. Small tools can be handled easily, with precise measurements down to a diameter of 30 microns.
Renishaw Inc., West Dundee, Ill., 847-286-9953, www.renishaw.com
