TOOL MONITORING THAT WORKS! BK MIKRO

About Techna-Tool Inc. Since 1990 Techna-Tool Inc. has specialized in providing reliable tool and process monitoring systems for a variety of applications. We pride ourselves in applying the right system for the job. Since we offer both contact and non-contact monitoring systems we can choose which system fits the application the best to assure the user will receive “Tool Monitoring That Works”. With more than 85,000 installations world wide, TechnaTool ensures you’ll have a reliable system to help with your automated production process. Our customers include companies with the most demanding...

Machine Protection Reliable process monitoring systems guarantee safe control of the production process. Immediately before, after or even during the machining process, our systems recognize the slightest deviations from the normal condition and generate an instantaneous machine stop in order to avoid damage. Due to the quick and precise fault indication from our systems the time to remedy problems can be significantly reduced. This early detection of problems results in less damage to the machine or fixtures and allows production to resume quickly. Guaranteed Safe Control of The Production Process...

BK MIKRO® 9 System Principle of Operation The BK MIKRO® systems all utilize a servo motor and encoder which “Learn” the position of the From simple tool breakage monitoring in a single head machine to the control of a wide range tool or object that will be checked using the wand or probe. This position is then stored in the of different tool lengths in the magazine of a machining center (including their correct storage memory of the BK MIKRO controller and checked after every cycle to verify that the tool is still pot) to the inspection of profiles with the highest scanning precision, the BK...

The Components The Control Unit There are 4 versions of the control unit for all applications. The “Basic” model is Independent of machine control designed as a simple, low-cost solution Independent from the power of the spindle drive with just one monitoring function. The Usable in the working envelope and in the magazine “Premium” version can monitor up to 512 Monitoring time of the tools can be hidden in downtimes different objects or monitoring functions. Scanning possible in both directions (e.g. double or multi-spindles) The “Profibus” and DeviceNet versions Checks tools as small as 0.3mm...

Operation with PROFIBUS Connection Three Types of Connections . . . . Operation with PROFIBUS/DeviceNet Connections The monitoring is controlled by parameters (angle/ tolerance, etc.) from the PROFIBUS master (PLC). In this case an unlimited number of tools can be scanned and the full functionality of the system is available. Operation with Digital I/O > h Parameters set by means of dip switches 9 Systems To Choose From

Operation with Digital I/0 . . Available For The BK MIKRO® 9 Systems Operation with Digital I/O Parameterization by means of PC The parameters of the tool/object data are entered on a PC and transmitted to the control unit via USB then Inputs / Outputs actuated digitally (by the PLC) during the application. When connected to the I/O extension module up to 512 objects/tools can be taught and monitored via the selection inputs. Depending on the control unit used a De full (premium) or limited (basic) functionality is provided. lim For easy setup without a PC the most important imp functions (clockwise/counter-clockwise...

BK MIKRO® Configuration Software The Configuration Software This easy to use desktop software developed for BK MIKRO® is used to easily make adjustments to the control unit using your computer and a standard USB cable. It is Windows based and compatible with 2000/XP/Vista/WIN7. Make adjustments to tolerance, function, relay state, rotational direction and more Settings can be saved/loaded from disk Make offline adjustments to settings Display error messages Online monitoring of scanning results for easy trouble shooting Activate start/teach to test functions Easily upload firmware changes if new...

Easy to use software for initial setup and monitoring capability for troubleshooting. 8

Adaptive Generally the machining processes as well as restrictions The Scanner Has An Extremely Rugged Design Thanks To The Sturdy, Abrasion-Proof Aluminium Housing. in the process space, spindle or magazine geometries determine the selection of the scanner. No matter if the scanning required is on one or two tools such as clockwise/ counter-clockwise rotation, if an axially rotating or a linear scanning movement is necessary or if different lengths need to be measured, the BK MIKRO® meets these requirements with its different scanner options. Universal Thanks to the compact design of the scanner...

Unequaled Reliability Industrial The scanner has an extremely rugged design thanks to the sturdy, abrasion-proof aluminium housing. The motor shaft which is protected by special double lip seals (like in pumps) gives the unit a protection class of IP67. It is resistant to aggressive coolants and chips and is tested under extreme conditions. Since the wand is not using any kind of electricity scanning of non-conductive objects is also possible. It is not disturbed by chips, coolants or lubricants. Practical Since the tool’s position is stored in memory the scanning speed and torque of the wand...

BK MIKRO® Scanners circ. 139 Robust, High-Speed Super Compact, Stainless Steel Compact, Fast single tool or object and BK Mikro line and comes with a durable stainless only difference is that in steel body which helps resist wear from chips and mechanical stop inside the has a built-in air purge and strong/fast motor. This housing while the scanner scanner would be used in it is ideal for tight spaces applications that previously where other scanners may directions without stopping. This is for checking two tools. These scanners are best suited used the BK Mikro model 4 or 5 scanners. Because...