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Tornos Kepler Loop - In-process measuring and automatic correction

Tornos Kepler Loop - In-process measuring and automatic correction

Tornos Kepler Loop - In-process measuring and automatic correction

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Tornos introduces the Kepler Loop, an in-process measuring and automatic correction system designed for the SwissNano range. It integrates geometric measurement directly inside the machine, targeting small, fragile, and high-precision parts. The system measures during the production cycle, detects dimensional drift, and enables automatic correction to maintain production accuracy.

Key Features
  • Real-Time Measurement and Correction: The system measures and corrects in real-time, ensuring centered production.
  • Compact Integration: The measuring system is compact and integrated directly into the machine environment, suitable for real production conditions including oil exposure and temperature variations.
  • Submicron Accuracy: The total measuring chain accuracy is below 0.5 µm, with very low contact force suitable for small, thin, flexible, or high-value components.
  • Thermal Compensation: Designed to function in workshop conditions, including non-air-conditioned environments.

Benefits
  • Faster Setup: Setup time is reduced by 50%, with faster first-part validation and shorter time to stable production.
  • Reduced Scrap and Tool Consumption: Scrap is reduced by 70%, and cutting tool consumption is reduced by 50% due to better process control.
  • Automatic Correction: Reduces manual intervention and operator dependency, with adjustment time reduced by 50%.

Measurement Capabilities
  • External Diameters: Measures from 0.1 to 6.5 mm, including narrow areas, shoulders, and grooves.
  • Internal Diameters: Measures from 0.5 to 6.5 mm, depending on part geometry and sensor configuration.
  • Lengths and Depths: High-precision measurement of external lengths and grooves.

Applications
  • Watchmaking: Suitable for thin axes, delicate components, and precision parts.
  • Electronics and Connectors: Ideal for micro-connectors, contacts, and small-diameter components.
  • Medical and Dental: Ensures repeatability, quality control, and traceability for precision components.
  • Micromechanics and Precision Automotive: Designed for complex, fragile, or hard-to-measure miniature parts requiring dimensional stability and automated quality monitoring.

Technical Limitations
Measuring total part length may be challenging if the part is masked by the counter-spindle during pick-up or transfer. Feasibility depends on part geometry, accessibility, and machine configuration.

Conclusion
The Tornos Kepler Loop enhances production efficiency by integrating advanced measurement capabilities directly into the SwissNano machines, offering significant reductions in setup time, scrap, and tool consumption while ensuring high precision and stability in production.
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Catalog excerpts

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Measure. Analyze. Correct. Document. Tornos Kepler Loop integrates geometric measurement directly inside the machine. Designed for small, fragile and high-precision parts, it measures during the production cycle, detects dimensional drift and enables automatic correction to keep production centered. Available for the SwissNano range. tornos.com in . Measure real time c e r Cor t in ntered. ce Produce In-process measuring and automatic correction for SwissNano Tornos Kepler Loop We keep you turning

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Faster setup. Less scrap. More stable production. in th . Measure real time in t c e r r Co . centered e c u d o r P External diameters Measurement of external diameters from 0.1 to 6.5 mm Internal diameters Measurement of internal diameters from 0.5 to 6.5 mm Measure in the machine. Correct in real time. Produce centered. External lengths High-precision measurement of external lengths and grooves Upper Control Limit Center line Data Points Lower Control Limit Variable Stainless steel Kepler Loop helps operators move faster from setup to stable production by reducing manual adjustments and detecting...

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Kepler Loop can be adapted to a wide range of turned or microtechnical parts. Internal diameters / bores Kepler Loop can contribute to production monitoring by tracking machine events, corrections, stops, quality information and measurement distribution. Depending on the measurement strategy, the system can support availability, performance and quality tracking for TRS/OEE calculation. Depending on part geometry and sensor configuration. Measurement capabilities External diameters Including narrow areas, shoulders and grooves. Designed for high-precision microtechnical parts Measurement of accessible...

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