Universal touch probe systems for extremely fast measurements under the harshest conditions in medium and large machine tools. Superior precision and speed due to modern, multi-directional measuring mechanism with optoelectronic switch signal generation.

TC50 | TC60 touch probes – Manufacture more productively with measuring speeds of up to 3 m/min

Highlights:

• Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation
• High-precision, rotationally symmetrical measuring mechanism
• Reliable and proven transmission technology

Application:

Touch probe systems by BLUM can be used for the most varied measurement and monitoring tasks in machine tools. Fast determination of current workpiece position (workpiece zero point) prior to machining or after resetting using digital (switching) measurement. The touch probe systems are ideally suitable for fast and highly accurate measurement on machine tools used in single and mass production.

Features:

• Max. probing speed: 3 m/min
• Repeatability: 0.3 µm 2σ
• Protection class: IP68
• Approach directions: ±X, ±Y, -Z

Accessories

• Receiver Systems
• Quickstart measuring cycle packages
• FormControl measurement software

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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

Highlights

• Proven high-precision laser measuring system
• Non-contact, optical tool measurement
• 100 % reliable due to BLUM protection system

Application
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.

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.

Features

Repeatability:

• Distance transmitter/receiver < 30 mm: 0.1 µm 2σ *
• Distance transmitter/receiver < 1000 mm: 1.0 µm 2σ *

Tool diameter, minimum:

• Distance transmitter/receiver < 30 mm: 5 μm *
• Distance transmitter/receiver < 1000 mm: 125 µm * 

Variants

LaserControl EC

• Non-contact monitoring of sensitive tools
• Optional single cutting edge monitoring
• Available as single and mounting version
• 100% in-process reliability due to BLUM protection system
• Top BLUM quality at an attractive price

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Surface roughness gauge specially for checking the surfaces of plane workpiece geometries in milling, turning and grinding machines. Automated and fast evaluation of surface roughness in the machining clamping by high-precision single measuring element. TC63 RG Single – Detecting machining errors using automated roughness measurements during idle times

Highlight

• BLUM surface roughness gauges
• High-precision single measuring element
• Modern BRC radio technology

Applications
Surface roughness gauges by BLUM can be used for the most varied measurement and monitoring tasks in CNC machining centres.

Position Measurement

Fast determination of current workpiece position (workpiece zero point) in one axis before the roughness measurement, the machining or after resetting.

BLUM surface roughness gauges for automatic, machine-integrated inspections and measurements of workpiece surfaces. Surfaces can be measured reliably and with high precision using the TC63-RG Single surface roughness gauge even under the influence of coolant.

Features  

• Analogue measuring range: 180 µm
• Resolution | converter resolution: 34.8 mV/μm | 0.067 μm/Digit
• Sampling rate internal | external: 1 kHz | 1 ms/value or status

 Accessories

• Receiver Systems
• Software RG 2.0
• Touch Panel TP48-21