Tool inspection is carried out to a measuring resolution of 0.25 micron on the four-axis Helicheck Pro; up to 4,000 tools, depending on size, can be accommodated on the machine's four-pallet system.
Also, in Marlor Tooling's case, the machine also includes the option of automatic tool cleaning prior to measuring.
Supplied by Walter Ewag UK – a member of the United Grinding Group – the Helicheck Pro can handle tools and grinding wheel sets up to 200 mm diameter by 300 mm long. From the machine's solid granite base three closed-circuit cameras have been mounted for measurements from front, back and top.
Marlor Tooling's tool manufacturing facility in Peterborough boasts nine Walter Helitronic tool grinders, as well as another Helicheck Pro tool measuring machine. The company's purpose-built site also houses a high-speed EDM machine for the highly accurate and automatic production of coolant though-holes in HSS and carbide, as well as PCD/CBN-tipped tools, plus a comprehensive range of support equipment.
Together, the result is a capability to provide the full spectrum of special-purpose tool manufacturing and regrinding services covering drills, reamers, cutters and other tooling up to 370 mm long and 320 mm diameter, as well as gear hob (including solid carbide) regrinds.
