Vertical presetting and measuring centre has an intelligent edge on accuracy

The latest V10210MVIII universal vertical presetting and measuring centre from DMG combines the flexibility and accuracy of (CMOS) camera-based automatic electronic edge detection of a cutting tool with intelligent image processing and the option of wireless transfer of tool setting data to the machine tool control, enables The V10210MVIII presetter has the capacity to handle tool assemblies up to 420 mm diameter by 465 mm overall length which can be specified as 700 mm as an option. The cast iron platform construction maximises the unit’s rigidity to eliminate any error created from torsional forces. Heidenhain measuring scales provide accurate positioning. Being set upon a tool cabinet, with 17 inch TFT colour screen creates a large and clear cutting edge definition with up to 30x magnification possible. Meanwhile, through the Microvision III image processor, two measuring systems are available to the user giving the selectable option of fixed or ‘flying’ cross-hairs. As an option, a touch screen can be provided as well as software to interface with reading/writing chips used in tool identification systems. Post processors are available for all current machine tool control systems.