Non-Contact Tool Monitoring

Product catalog summary

Overview of Techna-Check® Tool Monitoring System
The Techna-Check® system is a non-contact tool monitoring solution designed to detect broken, dull, or missing tools using PWM series power transducers and VM series vibration transducers. It is applicable to various machines such as HMC, VMC, lathes, drills, and more. The system interfaces with machine controls via 24vdc or Profibus signals and can learn up to 128 different cutting profiles.

Specifications and Features

Monitors power consumption to detect tool conditions.
Capable of interfacing with standard motors, AC servo motors, variable frequency drives, and DC drives.
Vibration monitoring through accelerometers for excess vibrations.
Independent limits for break, blunt, missing, and idle supervision.
Curve enveloping feature for setting limits.
Profibus compatibility for data transfer.

Techna-Check® Monitoring Software
The Windows-based TTMON software is essential for PCI and USB systems, offering:

Numerical and graphical data collection for fault analysis.
Graphical display of tool monitoring progress.
Backup and restore of system parameters.
Compatibility with Windows-based CNC controls.
Connection of 1-20 motors/sensors to a single USB or PCI card.

Techna-Check® USB & PCI Systems
These systems interface with CNC controls or standalone computers, supporting up to 128 cutting processes per sensor and networking up to 20 sensors/channels. The TC6400 series can monitor 1-8 motors with features like:

8” color display and membrane keyboard.
On-board data collection and optional Profibus.
Password protection and touch point limit for grinding and balancing machines.

Ultra-Fast Transducers
Techna-Check transducers are designed for machine tool monitoring, capable of monitoring AC and DC loads with features like:

Three-phase sensors for precise power measurement.
Vibration sensors for tool damage detection.
Compact Din rail mounted design.
Various Hall Sensor sizes for different motor capacities.

Contact Information
For more information, visit www.techna-tool.com or contact Techna-Tool Inc. at 262-367-8665.

Overview
The Techna-Check® system is designed for machine tool monitoring, capable of handling both AC and DC loads. It uses advanced transducers and sensors to ensure precise monitoring of motor drives and tool conditions, such as damage or imbalance.

Specifications
The system includes the TC6400 and TC6401 models. The TC6400 can monitor up to 8 motors, while the TC6401 is a cost-effective option for monitoring a single motor. Both models feature a built-in 8” color display, membrane keyboard, and are password protected. They support monitoring of 1-64 tools or cutting processes per motor.

Features

Three-phase sensors for accurate power measurement.
Vibration sensors for detecting tool damage or spindle imbalance.
Compact DIN rail mounted design with various Hall Sensor sizes for different motor capacities.
Independent limits for break, blunt, missing, and idle supervision.
Curve enveloping feature for setting limits.
Profibus compatibility for data transfer.

Software
The TECHNA-CHECK® TTMON software is a Windows-based tool monitoring program that collects numerical and graphical data. It allows for easy adjustment of monitoring parameters and can be integrated with various CNC controls. The software supports up to 128 tools or cutting processes per motor and provides features like touch point limits for grinding and balancing machines.

Benefits
The system offers non-contact tool monitoring using PWM power transducers and VM vibration transducers. It can detect broken, dull, or missing tools by measuring power consumption and vibration levels. The system is applicable to various machines, including HMC, VMC, lathes, drills, and grinding machines.

Contact Information
For more information, visit www.techna-tool.com or contact Techna-Tool Inc. at 262-367-8665.

Catalog excerpts

Tool Monitoring That Works! Non-Contact Tool Monitoring.

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• HMC • VMC • Lathes • Drills and taps • Reamers • Gun Drills • Milling cutters • Form tools • Insert tools • Tools in bushing plates • Balancing machines • Grinding machines Tool Monitoring that works! Non-Contact Tool Monitoring The Techna-Check® is a Tool Monitoring system designed to use the PWM series power transducers or the VM series vibration transducers to determine if there is a Broken, Dull or Missing tool. The PWM measures true power on a machine spindle or axis motor. It can be used on standard motors, AC servo motors, variable frequency drives and DC drives. The VM uses an accelerometer...

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Tool Monitoring That Works! TECHNA-CHECK® The TECHNA-CHECK interfaces to the machine control and is given a 24vdc or Profibus signal from the machine to tell the unit when to start monitoring. Depending on the system being used, it can learn up to 128 different cutting profiles. The tool selection is done via 24vdc binary inputs, which are typically given using M-codes/custom macro or by using Profibus. Once the unit has been told to monitor, the system will measure the power that is used just to turn the spindle (labeled as Idle Consumption in graph below). The unit then learns the amount of...

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Techna-Check® Monitoring Software The Windows based TECHNA-CHECK® TTMON program is a powerful tool monitoring software for use on PC systems. The software is required for use with the PCI & USB systems. • Collects numerical and graphical data which can later be exported or viewed to determine if there were any faults or problem parts. • The software opens a separate window for every unit (motor) which graphically displays the progress of the tool monitoring and allows for the easy adjustment of monitoring parameters. • All parameters from the system can be backed up on the hard disk and loaded...

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These systems use USB or PCI to interface with a Windows based CNC control or into a standalone computer. They are capable of monitoring up to 128 different cutting processes per sensor and can network up to 20 sensors/channels back to a single unit. • Convenient configuration with TTMON Windows based software • Available pre-installed in industrial PC with touch screen for retrofit applications • 1-20 motors/sensors can be connected to a single USB or PCI card • Monitors 1-128 tools or cutting processes per motor • Independent limits for Break, Blunt, Missing and Idle supervision • Curve enveloping...

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The TC6400 series units are standalone systems capable of monitoring between 1-8 motors with one unit. Each channel has the capability to monitor up to 64 unique tools or cutting processes. They have an 8” color display and all programming can easily be done through the face of the unit without the need for an external PC. Common Features • Built in 8” color display and membrane keyboard • Monitors 1-64 tools or cutting processes per motor • Parameter setup is done through the front plate of the unit • Panel door mounted or custom enclosure available • Independent limits for Break, Blunt, Missing...

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TECHNA-CHECK® Ultra Fast & Precise Transducers The Ultra-fast Techna-Check transducers are developed specifically for Machine Tool Monitoring applications and can monitor both AC and DC loads. These sensors mount in the electrical cabinet of the machine and communicate with the Techna-Check units using the proprietary TTBUS network. • Technologically advanced three-phase sensors guarantee exact measurements of the input or output supply of a motor drive by measuring true power (P = √3 x U x I x Cosϕ) • Vibration sensors are available to sense damage to tools or improper spindle balance • Compact...

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Tool Monitoring That Works! Do you want to learn more about Techna-Check®? The easiest way: www.techna-tool.com By phone: 262-367-8665 Techna-Tool Inc. 553 S. Industrial Drive · Hartland, WI 53029 · USA Tel. 262-367-8665 · [email protected]

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