The non-contact tool setter (NCTS) is designed to help machine tool operators to set tools and return high-speed/high-precision measurement of cutting tools and is preferred for ap... Read more
| name | value |
|---|---|
| Controller type | Fanuc/Meldas |
| Machine type | Machining centres |
| On-machine software | Non-contact tool setting software |
The non-contact tool setter (NCTS) is designed to help machine tool operators to set tools and return high-speed/high-precision measurement of cutting tools and is preferred for applications where delicate tools are used and/or where a tool setter must not obstruct a machine’s working envelope.
Two measurement methods are available with the non-contact tool setting system: Tool Set Mode 1 (TSM1), where the tool is measured as it enters the beam (light-to-dark transition), and Tool Set Mode 2 (TSM2), where the tool is measured as it enters and exits the beam (dark-to-light transition). All packages support TSM1; newer packages support both TSM1 and TSM2.
Where both modes are supported, the decision to use TSM1 or TSM2 is typically based on M-code availability and measurement conditions (for example, in wet conditions, TSM2 is recommended).
For further information, see Probe software for machine tools: programs and features (Renishaw part no. H-2000-2298) in the Technical documentation section.
