Tschorn range from YMT aims to reduce change-over times

The German manufactured setting and set-up aids are designed to help operators keep spindles running by minimising the time required to change from one machining operation to the next. For example, the company's 3D-Tester probe – claimed to be the smallest 3D measuring probe in the world - allows quick and easy determination of workpiece zero points and lengths. With the 3D-Tester loaded into the machine tool's spindle and with the coolant supply turned off, the 3D-Tester is moved to the edge of the workpiece until the large indicator starts to deflect. When both scales show zero, the centreline of the spindle is exactly above the edge of the workpiece. Component probing can be performed in all axis directions (X,Y,Z) with identical resolution. The 3D-Tester is offered in three models - the SAVEplus model; the Standard model and the large dial face model, and YMT has a stock of these 3-D Testers, as YMT Technologies' tooling and equipment manager, Jason Short, explains: "We have to consider all the challenges our customers face in the pursuit of efficiency. The Tschorn range extends our established reputation for supplying high quality tooling and workholding solutions at competitive prices. The range of setting and set-up equipment will provide additional support for UK manufacturers aiming to remain competitive in a global marketplace."