ITC releases BIG Kaiser’s Dyna Line Portable tool checker

BIG Kaiser has unveiled its Dyna Line Portable non-contact tool measuring system. Available in the UK from ITC, the system uses a linear image measuring system based on CMOS sensors with 1.4 mm pixels, enabling it to work to an indicating resolution of 1 micron.

This means that Dyna Line Portable can measure a cutting tool diameter and total indicated runout (TIR) more precisely than laser-dot measurement systems, says the company. When determining TIR, it can easily measure tools with an odd number of teeth, up to nine flutes.

The system can measure tools in a range of 0.1 to 50 mm, using offsets for dimensions over 4 mm, and at rotation speeds of up to 400 m/min. As it is based on optical, non-contact operation, Dyna Line Portable avoids the risk of damage to delicate tools.