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NC4 non-contact laser tool setter

A range of non-contact tool setting and broken tool detection systems for machining centres.

Available in separate (modular) and fixed (compact) formats to suit a range of machine configurations.

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About NC4

NC4-separate-systemThe NC4 allows fast, non-contact tool setting and tool breakage detection on a variety of machining centres. Available as fixed system and separate system variants, the NC4 incorporates the unique MicroHole™ protection system and the innovative failsafe PassiveSeal™, maintaining IPX8 environmental protection.

Recently introduced to the fixed NC4 range are the F95, F115 and F230 compact series, offering new performance standards in small packages, using the same transmitter and receiver units as the NC4 separate and modular fixed systems.

With all NC4 systems, precision optics are supplied as standard. These enable the compact series to achieve un-surpassed performance in a unit particularly suited to small machines and machines where space is at a premium.

NC4 features and benefits

  • NC4 fixedCompact design is ideal for machines previously unsuitable for large non-contact systems
  • Precise tool length and tool diameter measurement
  • Only 1 M-code required
  • NC4 measures and detects tools of Ø0.03 mm or larger (dependent on separation and mounting)

NC4 specification

SpecificationFixedSeparate
Laser typeClass 2, Visible red light < 1 mW 670 nmSame
Laser beam alignmentAdjuster packOptional mounting brackets
Electrical connectionHard-wired cable on end of unit. Other options available on request.Hard-wired cable on underside of unit.
Repeatability of trigger points (2 sigma)±1.0 µm at 1 m separationSame
Minimum tool diameter for measurementØ0.03 mm (0.001 in) or larger, depending on separation and set-up

Ø0.3 mm at 0.5 m separation

Ø1 mm at 5 m separation

Minimum tool diameter for breakage detectionØ0.03 mm (0.001 in) or larger, depending on separation and set-up

Ø0.1 mm at 0.5 m separation

Ø0.3 mm at 5 m separation

Air protection system

Supply pressure greater than 3 bar.

Air usage 8 litres / min.

Same

Power supply

120 mA @ 12 V, 70 mA @ 30 V

Same

Temperature limit

Operating: +5 °C to + 50 °C

Storage: -10 °C to + 70 °C

Same
DimensionsRefer to data sheetØ30 mm x 35 mm long
Separations available

F300 - 225 mm air gap

F230 - 170 mm air gap

F115 - 55 mm air gap

F95 - 23 mm air gap

0.5 m to 0.8 m

0.8 m to 1.5 m

1.5 m to 2 m

2 m to 3 m

3 m to 5 m

Other options available on request.

SealingIP X8Same
Mounting

Single M10 / M12 fixing.

Alternative fixing arrangement available.

Fixing for M3 screws.

Compatible interface

NCi-5

NCi-5

Software for NC4

Renishaw's macro-based non-contact tool setting software is used to easily program tool setting and broken tool detection routines.

Ordering information

For the full parts list see the Data sheet below.

Data sheets

Marketing literature

Installation and user's guides

Learn more

  • [801kB] NC4 non-contact tool setter

    Explanation of the benefits and key features - MicroHole<sup>TM</sup> and PassiveSeal<sup>TM</sup> - of the NC4 non-contact tool setting and broken tool detection system.

Next steps

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