New Tool Breakage Alarm System Mitigates Machining Damage
If a cutting tool breaks or compressor malfunctions the Tool Breakage Alarm from Air Turbine Tools alerts operators, or stops the program altogether.
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Air Turbine Tools introduces its Tool Breakage Alarm System, which can protect a mold builder’s work-in-process and cutting tools, avoiding scrapped parts, lost hours and machine damage.
As pneumatic Air Turbine Spindles and Air Turbine Motors with cutting tools speeds from 25,000 to 90,000 rpm follow the programmed toolpath the tool breakage detector system monitors cubic per meter and liter per second air flow. This is to determine any deviation from a sensitive baseline record of compressed air consumption. Compressor malfunctions and fluctuations are also detected. If a cutting tool breaks, the system activates to alert the operator with a light and/or a klaxon alarm. Operators can also program the monitoring system to stop the CNC machine, lathe, automation or robot if controls are connected to the tool breakage alarm system’s external port, permitting 24/7 unattended operation.
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