Software Package to Optimize Machine Probing Cycles
October 1, 2016
Renishaw's enhanced probing software package automatically optimizes on-machine measurement cycles to minimize cycle time and increase productivity. Inspection Plus with SupaTouch enhances the benefits of Renishaw's Inspection Plus software and features an easy-to-use optimization process that automatically determines and selects the highest feedrates a machine tool can achieve while maintaining measurement accuracy.
Inspection Plus with SupaTouch optimization uses intelligent in-cycle decision making to implement either a one or two-touch probing strategy for each measurement routine and eliminates the need for manual optimization of on-machine positioning feedrates, measurement feedrates and strategies. "Compared with traditional software cycles, it provides a cycle time reduction of up to 60% on CNC machine tools," said a company spokesperson.
Designed to help ensure accuracy, the software detects any measurements taken during machine acceleration or deceleration phases and compensates for errors by taking corrective action and remeasuring. It also introduces a calibration process that improves measurement repeatability in all directions and improves the accuracy of probe positioning during multi-axis vector moves. "With this new software, users can improve cycle times and on-machine measurement results, increasing the productivity and profitability of their machine tools," said the spokesperson.
For more information contact:
Renishaw Inc.
5277 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-286-9953
usa@renishaw.com
www.renishaw.com
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