Phoenix, Arizona – Toolnet International Inc. – supplier of precision cutting tools, collets and accessories for Swiss-machining industry offers new technological solutions for spindle centering – now offers the Mowidec-TT non-contact spindle-centering system.
It can precisely center tooling on Swiss-type automatic lathes without removing either the guide bush or the tools; and with some small adaptations, the system can check the alignment of the headstock, guide bush and sub-spindle. It can also be used on other machine types, including multi-spindle lathes, transfer machines, and machining centers. No more dial test indicators!
This procedure is suitable for aligning the drilling spindle in relation to the headstock. Moreover, by simply changing the sensor bearing ring, it is possible to re-align the secondary-operation machine spindle or even the spindle and counter-spindle simultaneously. The simplicity of the Mowidec-TT system is in the digital readout, with its three buttons for re-setting and choosing the measuring mode (imperial or metric) and the measuring unit or resolution. Installation is also straightforward, with only the electronic unit, power supply cable, USB connection cable, two proximity sensors and adapter rings required.
Features
- Direct centering on the tool, in working position
- The measurement probe never touches the tool, so no stress nor load to distort the result
- Accuracy to one micrometer quickly obtained
- Easy to read screen
- Same principle used for centering the spindle and counter-operations
- Easily adapted to all machines
- Quick and easy alignment and centering of the counter-headstock
- Reduction in tool wear and breakages
- Improvement in quality of work, with less variations in the dimensions
Source: Toolnet International Inc.