Renishaw tool setting system used by HRH The Duke of York to open MACH

After saying a few words about the importance of the advanced manufacturing sector, the Duke, who is also the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, passed his hand through a Renishaw NC4 laser tool setting system, which set-off an electronic buzzer to signify that the show was formally open. After the opening ceremony, the Duke toured the exhibition halls, and visited the Renishaw stand where he was hosted by Marc Saunders, general manager for the company's UK Sales Division. "The Duke was particularly interested in our measurement technologies used by aerospace and automotive companies to drive down the costs of machining and inspection. He even pointed out some of our measurement equipment that he had seen in 'quality control laboratories' during his travels," said Mr Saunders. The NC4 tool setter used to open the show is a laser-based system for the automatic setting of cutting tool parameters and the detection of tool breakages. It can measure tools as small as 0.2 mm diameter and detect breakages on tools as small as 0.1 mm.