Machine Monitoring Systems for lathe
The lathe sector, like the rest of the machine tool sector, is in continual technological evolution. The demand for large numbers of increasingly precise and repetitive parts drives the sector towards ever more advanced technologies. This, together with the need to save time, means that the manufacturer needs to implement machining systems capable of rendering the process as reliable as possible, even when not monitored by an operator.
Conditions:
Abnormal vibrations can cause problems such as chatter on lathes. It is therefore important to monitor the state of the tool and/or the main turning spindle. Controls must be carried out during the machining process so that the working parameters can be monitored continuously and automatically.
Solution:
Since 2004 Marposs is offering several solutions for Tool and Machine Monitoring. Since 2008 trough the acquisition of a market leader of this sector like Artis, Marposs can surely offer the most complete product range in this field of action.
Marposs MMS line offers a wide range of systems and sensors. In order to monitor the vibration level, the machine can be fitted with accelerometers selected from a range of sizes and specifications. Other systems are ideal for measuring the stress applied to the machine and/or tool during machining. Force and current sensors can be used to indicate the tool condition by measuring the actual cutting force. Moreover, a pure software solution for tool monitoring is available for machine tools based on a SIEMENS 840D NC as well as a Windows based industrial PC with preinstalled operating software is provided for those applications for which is requested a separate visualization, apart from the machine human interface.
Benefits:
- Vibration level control during machining process
- Improved product quality
- Reduced rejects
- Reduced machining times and real-time tool condition monitoring
- Maximised tool exploitation
- Unsupervised machining cycles (e.g. Lights-out)
