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CU2 Tool - Turning

Camera-based insert measurement.

Non-contact tool control – inside turning machines

Optimized for precision manufacturing and hard-turning operations

Measure turning inserts to eliminate errors, make corrections and ensure quality control throughout the process of turning hard steel and other materials.

Eliminate contact solutions and removable microscopes

Fully integrated, CU2 Tool – Turning is a non-contact solution — practical and fully automated — that interacts seamlessly with your machines.

Maintain consistent insert quality

The CU2 Tool – Turning uses camera-based technology to create accurate images and measurements of turning insert corners – the blades that do your work.

Unprecedented accuracy

Rapidly obtain sub-micron 6σ X and Z positions and radius, even for diamond tools and Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) – exceeding the capabilities of touch probes.

Briefing paper: Calibration: what you need to know

In this paper we focus on calibration. We’ll try to answer several fundamental questions. What is calibration? How is it done? Why is it important? And others.

Hard turning machine insert measurement

Rapid, automated – and reliable

Cu2 Tool – Turning is a unique solution that gives you a competitive edge, enabling you to deliver higher quality, with outstanding consistency. The superior results you provide to your customers will boost your reputation and brand.

Reduce waste and costs

Rapid measurement from inside the turning machine means you track wear and reduce waste caused by degraded inserts, supporting your bottom line.

No-contact measurement

Because the CU2 Tool – Turning is inside the machine, it doesn’t need to be re-positioned before each measurement – reducing errors and helping sustain output rates.

Measure any kind of insert

The versatility of the CU2 Tool – Turning means it can measure any turning machine insert – including PCD and MCD, supporting you across your production runs.

CNC integration

Current integrations include:

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Hard turning machine insert measurement

Understand how your turning inserts are impacted where they touch the workpiece

Measure the wear in the zones that do the work, so you can manage lifecycle and performance – and adjust cutting cycles to compensate.

Eliminate errors

Foreign bodies and dirt particles are ignored by our unique, camera-based measurement algorithms, so you receive the most accurate results.

Automated imaging

With a large field of view, the CU2 Tool – Turning accurately captures all defining features of the insert, providing traceable data sets and instant results.

Optimized for demanding environments

Unlike standalone instruments, CU2 Tool – Turning can handle the toughest environment – and does not need to be removed or refocused after each operation.

Non-contact, camera-based

Delivering sub-micron accuracy and fully automated measurements, CU2 Tool - Turning easily supports high-volume applications and production.

In-line control

Offering easy installation and in-line control, our solutions are compatible with almost any hard turning machine, giving new levels of quality control.

Leverage the power of data analytics

Automated data collection for geometrical measurement and data quality evaluation optimizes quality control for mass production.

A leading source of high accuracy measurement systems

Conoptica provides innovative, camera-based measurement solutions that help our customers to maintain accuracy, boost production, and to deliver higher quality products. Our solutions are optimised for the Wire and Cable and the Machine Tool industries.