Tools as small as Ø0.2 mm can be measured anywhere along the laser beam and set-up is more simple than focused laser systems as there is no focal point to identify.
The NC3 offers high repeatability, low air consumption and a rapid tool-breakage detection cycle.
| Specification |
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| Laser type |
Visible red light < 1 mW 670 nm |
| Electrical connection |
Hard-wired |
| Repeatability of trigger points (2 sigma) |
±0.15 µm (0.000006 in) |
| Minimum tool diameter for measurement |
Ø0.2 mm (0.008 in) |
| Minimum tool diameter for breakage detection |
Ø0.1 mm (0.004 in) |
|
Air protection system |
Supply pressure greater than 3 bar.
Air usage 6 litres / min. |
|
Power supply |
12 V to 30 V, 120 mA |
| Power-up time |
< 0.5 seconds |
| Temperature limit |
Operating: +5 °C to + 50 °C
Storage: -10 °C to + 70 °C |
| Outside length |
135 mm (5.31 in) |
|
Internal transmitter and receiver separation |
80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Sealing |
IP X8 |
| Mounting |
Single M10 / M12 fixing.
M4 mouting holes also provided. |
|
Compatible interface |
NCi-4 |
Please contact your local Renishaw office for more information on ordering the NC3 tool setting system.
Compact non-contact laser tool setting and tool breakage detection system for machining centres.
The NC3 is a compact 2 axis non-contact tool setting probe, with broken tool detection capability.
