Marposs Corp.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2954
Jun 16, 2008 Available with collimated or focused laser beam, Mida Laser 75P has programmable feature that enables system to be adapted to tool type under verification, to same rotation speed used during machining, and to desired measuring cycle. Shutter design protects laser system from contamination through tunnel air effect technology, which permits unit to measure and verify dimension, tool breakage, and wear in presence of coolant. Other features include parallel I/O and RS232 serial port.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 07, 2008 Available on all models of Speroni STP-34 Benchtop Tool Presetters, integral spindle design can be specified in designated sizes CAT/BT 40- or 50-taper, for tools with MAS, JIS, and ASME retention knobs. System applies tool clamping force of more than 150 lb to seat steep-taper tooling into presetter spindle. Clamping systems are field retrofittable to existing Speroni tool presetter machines.

Parlec, Inc.
Fairport, NY 14450 0059
Oct 03, 2007 Designed for use on Parsetter TMM® Tool presetters, PGC PLUS 6 lets users create and manage tool lists for any NC program or tool carousel. Program uses MySQL database to manage unlimited number of tool and component records, and automatically formats data for electronic post processing to machining centers. In addition to standard report and label templates, PGC Report Builder allows creation of customized labels and tool reports.

Lyndex-Nikken Inc.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Aug 03, 2007 Used in tool measurement and inspection, E123 Presetter features solid ground granite column and base construction for rigid and accurate performance. Hand wheels are incorporated for final framing of profile in screen, and fixed rotating spindle uses 6 mini-bearings with radial concentricity error compensation. Offering resolution from 1-5 µm, measurement over 130 mm X-Axis and 360 mm Z-Axis is fully automatic and includes radii as well as angle values.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jun 26, 2007 Equipped with Integrated Automatic Mechanical Clamping Capto Spindles, Speroni Tool Presetters apply tool clamping force of more than 550 lb to seat Capto tooling into tool presetter spindle. Integral spindle design can be specified in Capto sizes C3, C4, C5, C6, or C8. Spindles are completely field retrofittable to existing Speroni tool presetter machines in customer's facility.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Oct 23, 2006 Speroni STP-34, STP-35, and Esperia tool presetter machines includes automatic mechanical clamping HSK spindles that apply tool clamping force of 440 lb to seat HSK tooling into presetter. Integral spindle design can accommodate tooling in dedicated sizes of HSK 25 to HSK 80, and spindles are completely field retrofittable to existing Speroni tool presetter machines.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Oct 02, 2006 Offering extended Z-axis height for tools up to 20 in. long, STP-35 Basic and STP-35 EzVision feature 1 micron Heidenhein glass scales as well as thermo-balanced and artificially aged pearlitic cast iron structure, ensuring equipment is fully isostatic and will not deform or distort over time or temperature change. Digital tool sensing removes potential for error inherent in manual measurement systems. Episcopy function detects defects by illuminating and magnifying cutting edge.

EZset LLC
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Sep 12, 2006 Using EZclick menu operation, EZset400 (X=400, Z=400) and EZset600 (X=400, Z=600) operators can select all functions of ImageController1 vision system software. Automatic cutting edge shape recognition and dynamic crosshairs facilitate presetting and measuring procedure. Along with measuring programs to determine concentricity, run out, and highest cutting edge, machines incorporate zero-point monitoring function to avoid machine crashes.

Parlec, Inc.
Fairport, NY 14450 0059
Aug 01, 2006 ParleVision PSC(TM) tool presetting system applies micro-imaging technology to tool measuring and inspection applications. Utilizing Micron Technology DigitalClarity(TM) megapixel sensor, embedded imaging control system utilizes standard LCD monitor and mouse or optional touchscreen monitor to provide one-touch execution of all measuring and inspection functions. Dynamic crosshairs find and track cutting tool edge, while tool geometry is instantly displayed on screen for review.

Parlec, Inc.
Fairport, NY 14450 0059
Aug 01, 2006 Combining aged ductile iron with Symmetry design methodology, Parsetter TMM Series 1500 is suited for presetting, measuring, and inspecting tools. Thermally stable, bench-top machine features NSK guide system, user-trammable column, Heidenhain sub-micron encoders, and match-ground roller bearing spindle. Offering mechanical positioning and repeatability of one micron or better, product has measuring envelop that can handle tools up to 600 mm in length and 420 mm in dia.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
May 18, 2006 Equipped with Progressive Scan CCD camera, ProVision Measurement and Data Management System uses optics with 6 x 4.5 mm field of view, 45X virtual magnification, and 0.9 µm resolution. Vision board allows data acquisition rates over 30 fps. Included ProVision Software has sub-pixel and sub-micron resolution, providing repeatable means to measure and preset tools. It stores at least 10,000 tools, 10,000 tool kits, and 250 zero points.

REGO-FIX Tool Corp.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
May 09, 2006 Utilizing electronic parallel correction, SMART and TCAM2 Presetters produce run-out less than 0.00008 in. Needle bearing basket counteracts effects of debris and scratches. TCAM2 features 6.7 in. LCD display with chip edge inspection, while SMART model features 3 in. color screen and displays for X and Z axis tool setting. AcuRite scales measure dimensions of tool, and provide absolute and deviation measuring for each axis. ToolManager software offers full databasing of tool information.

Mistequay Group Ltd.
Saginaw, MI 48605
May 03, 2006 Suited for use as standby units for smaller manufacturers, ECO210 MVII Microset presetter features rotating tool adapter with ISO 40 and 50 tapers as well as HSK taper sizes. Ergonomic unit, offering one-hand operation of co-ordinate slides, has toolholder capacity of 415 mm dia x 465 mm length. In addition to sealed keyboard and Metric/English conversion switch, unit employs CCD camera with 20:1 magnification and automatic switch-off for surface illumination.

Hydromat Inc.
St. Louis, MO 63043
Sep 22, 2004 Equipped with Quick-Set Vision System, Hydromat Presetter measures, sets, and verifies all tools before placement in application. Measuring range is 248 mm for Z-axis (length), 248 mm for X-axis (radius), and 238 mm for swivel diameter. Upgradeable productivity tool includes 20x magnification camera system with in-screen measurement optics and 12 in. flat-screen, color monitor with 35x magnification, 0.005 mm display accuracy, and ± 0.01 mm measuring accuracy.

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
Rockford, IL 61103
Jun 25, 2004 OTT/JAKOB employs electronic analog sensor, which detects position and allows user to monitor drawbar for performance and wear. Electronic unit, attached to machine controller, transmits data, while system indicates whether tools are clamped, unclamped, or not present. Tool head accuracy and longevity are increased by monitoring cycles and hours, which indicate whether tools are properly held. Position-controller evaluates current signal and sets output signals at adjustable limits.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 18, 2003 STP-34 EzVision delivers .0003 in. accuracy at 12 in., with display resolution of .0001 in. Thermo-balanced and artificially aged pearlitic cast-iron structures ensure that equipment is isostatic and will not deform over time or temperature change. Digital tool sensing removes potential for error inherent in manual systems. System measures tool diameter up to 12 in. and tool length up to 16 in. It offers data memory for 250 zero set points and 1,000 nominal tool dimensions.

Carboloy Inc., A Seco Tools Co.
Detroit, MI 48232
Feb 11, 2003 PWB Presetters, offered in 3 different families, are available with E-PRO and T-CAM imaging technologies, which enable machines to perform digital measurement via video camera and computer logic. T-CAM technology, available on TM310 and TM250 presetters, uses black and white CMOS camera and touch pad on screen. E-PRO electronic projector, available on TM250 and TM4 presetters, has black and white CMOS camera, TFT color screen, and mouse-activated dialog display.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mar 15, 2002 STP-HS horizontal spindle system for turn and turn/turn broaching tools measures tooling between 21.7 and 33.5 in. with positioning accuracy of 1 micron (0.000039 in.). It can be fitted with optional CNC unit, allowing for controlled 3-axis movement with automatic and operator-independent operation. Hardened and precision ground guideways and increased bearing surface provide smooth movement and precision along the X- and Z- axes.

Big Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mar 12, 2002 STP-Milly measuring system performs inspection and presetting of large face milling cutters as well as standard tooling. With CNC-controlled, 3-axis movement for automatic and operator-independent operation, positioning accuracy is 0.000039 in. Unit is available in 2 sizes: 20 in. dia by 20 or 44 in. height. Thermo-balanced and artificially aged pearlitic cast iron structure provides stability, rigidity, and resistance to temperature expansion.