Laser measuring system for CNC machining centres for non-contact tool measurement and tool monitoring under the harshest conditions. Unbeatable precision and reliability due to high-quality laser optic, intelligent NT Electronics and unique BLUM protection system.
Micro Compact NT – Laser measuring system for CNC machining centres proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Do you already know the latest generation of our laser measurement systems with advanced DIGILOG technology, premium laser optics and perfected BLUM protection system?
LC50-DIGILOG
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- Fast, precise and automatic measurement of all tool types, shapes and cutting materials (PKD, CBN, etc.)
- Tool measurement in real clamping condition and at nominal speed
- Compensation of spindle drift and concentricity errors of the tool cutting edges
- Reliable measurement of sensitive and very small tools
- Measurement of multi-staged tools and special tools
- Reliable tool measurement thanks to patented NT Electronics and barrier air flow
- Perfect protection for the lens from contamination through proven mechanical shutter
- BLUM pneumatic unit for maximum availability and low-maintenance operation
- Reliable tool cleaning by high-end blow nozzles
- Very low air consumption
- Protection class IP68
The measuring cycles for BLUM laser measuring systems can be used to measure and monitor over 90 % of all conventional cutting tools. The measuring cycles are available for many conventional controls. Your local BLUM-representative will gladly inform you about the range of features for your control.
Tool Breakage Detection
Breakage detection of centric tools such as drills, mills, engraving tools, taps and reamers.
Tool setting
Non-contact tool setting in length and radius at nominal speed including compensation of dynamic spindle drift at high rotational speeds.
Single cutting edge monitoring
Monitoring of tools for broken or missing cutting edges.
Tool Form Measurement
Setting and monitoring of tools with circular cutting edge geometry in length, radius and cutting edge radius.
Tool Form Monitoring
Monitoring for cracks or wear by scanning the tool cutting edges.
Wear compensation
Compensation of tool wear using measurements between the machining steps. The wear value is stored as an additive correction value in the tool offset memory.
Temperature compensation
Compensation of the temperature-dependent thermal behaviour of machining centres.
RunoutControl*
Rapid run-out monitoring in less than 1 second for high production machining centres.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
MicroWearControl*
Fast monitoring of tool cutting edges for microbursts in a highly productive environment.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
3D RadiusControl*
Recording of form error on tools with circular cutting edge geometry. Data basis for the 3D tool radius compensation “3D-ToolComp” by Heidenhain.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
ChamferControl*
Length, radius and angle measurement on tools with angular edges such as spot facers, engraving mills, etc.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
ConicalToolControl*
Monitoring of conical cutting tools such as conical thread mills/formers, chamfer cutters, end mills, etc.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
ProfileControl*
Cutting edge monitoring by laser measuring system at freely definable tool geometry.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
ToolTipControl*
Radial high-point search by leaser measurement to record the intervention point of turning and milling tools.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
GrindControl*
Dynamic measurement of grinding tools and grinding wheels by laser measuring system.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
OrientateTool*
Alignment and orientation of tools to compensate for tool change errors in turning tools, ultrasonic tools, etc.
* The technology cycle is available for selected controls.
LaserControl Micro Compact NT
LaserControl EC
- Jet of air guided perfectly towards the measuring position
- This provides residue-free cleaning of coolant, chips and pollution from the cutting tools
- Integrated check valve: Prevents the accumulation of coolant in the feed nozzles and resulting contamination of the tool cutting edges
- Guarantees reliable tool measurement and tool monitoring
- Guarantees low-maintenance operation
- Enables low compressed air consumption
- 3-stage filter system (5 / 0.01 / 0.001 µm activated charcoal filter)
- Optimised valves with minimum switching times
- “Puff effect” for best possible cleaning when opening the shutters
- Outputs with finest filtered barrier air for linear displacement sensors and tool cleaning
Modern machine tools used for unmanned machining must be equipped with sensors for reliable process monitoring. In this scenario, LaserControl systems can be used for precise tool setting and tool monitoring.
