NC4_non-contact_tool_setting_system_data_sheet

Data sheet

H-2000-2224-06-A

NC4 non-contact tool setting system

/nc4

Tool measurement and broken tool detection

anywhere along the beam.

System components

NC4 tool setting system

A compact 2-axis non-contact tool setting system (±X or ±Y and ±Z) that can operate in any orientation.

System features

Compact design Ø30 mm x 35 mm high. Typical repeatability ±0.1 µm 2σ. Measurement of tools and detection of broken tools Ø0.03 mm and larger. If the air is switched off, the PassiveSeal failsafe sealing device prevents

contamination, maintaining IPX8 protection. Stainless steel body – resistant to the hostile machining environment. Proven MicroHole technology – no moving parts. Single conduit exit from product – electrical and pneumatic cables enter via single conduit. Measurement of tool length and diameter at normal spindle cutting speeds. Drip rejection mode – rejects signals from random drops of coolant falling through the beam. Up to 5 m separation (separate system only). Modular and compact fixed systems – 95 mm to 300 mm overall length. Other ranges available on request. dependent on system, separation and mounting.

The NC4 allows fast,

non-contact tool setting and tool breakage detection on a

variety of machining centres. NCi-5 interface

Processes the signals from the NC4 and Available as fixed system and

CNC machine control.separate system variants, the

NC4 incorporates the unique PSU3 power supplyMicroHole protection Used when a 12 V to 24 V supply is not system and the innovative available from the machine.failsafe PassiveSeal ,

Air filter/regulatormaintaining IPX8

Provides the NC4 with clean dry air to environmental protection.

protect it against coolant and swarf. Simple

With all NC4 systems, to install and no M-codes are required.precision optics are supplied

Software for tool setting/broken tool

as standard. These enable

detection

the compact series to achieve

Renishaw's dedicated software for NC4

unsurpassed performance

systems is compatible with a wide range of

in a unit particularly suited

machines and controllers and is designed

to small machines and

to provide accurate measurement results in

machines where space is at a

the machining environment.

premium.

NC4+ key benefits Excellent tool to tool accuracy. Suitable for applications using small diameter tools.

Air blast and solenoid kits

For greatest consistency, the Renishaw air blast kit is strongly recommended to ensure measured tools are coolant free. A solenoid valve is available to turn the air on and off, which can be controlled by the NCi-5 interface.