Having a magnetic base, this has a stationary dial gauge that faces the machine operator at all times, rather than rotating with the spindle of the lathe, significantly simplifying the tool and lathe chuck centring process, saving valuable set-up time and improving operator productivity.
Indeed, fact machine setting can be conducted from outside the machine when using the CTL-90, thus making the new setting device significantly safer than dial indicators that require the machine setter to lean into the work envelope.
Over a stroke of 2 cm, precise adjustment to within 10 microns is possible. Setting can be achieved with the spindle rotating at a speed up to a maximum of 100 rpm.
The centring tool weighs 0.4 kg and consists of a dial indicator, magnet, adjustment bolt, stylus and a counter-balance weight.
Says Peter Elmer, CEO at Big Kaiser: “For busy operators who often oversee multiple machines at once, ease of use is truly essential. By ensuring that the dial gauge is always visible and legible, this new centring tool brings a new level of convenience and efficiency to the operator.”
