Kenova V9

The revolution in automatic tool presetting

To ensure tool measuring reliability and repeatability the new Kenova V9 series provides fully automatic and precise axis movement. Reducing the envolvement of the operator in the tool measuring, the process is safer. Automatic programs carry out the measuring and data transfer to third party systems. This is the first choice for those who need 'Right First Time' production.

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Technical

Ease of use coupled with maximum precision and repeatability. The KENOVA set line V9 series is ergonomically designed and unique in its structure. With its mineral cast base, cast in one piece from the guideway to the floor, KELCH is setting new benchmarks in the design of tool presetter accuracy. This construction promises a durable and consistent KELCH quality.

  • Automatic calibration with either comparison bar or balls by a simple click of screen icon and performed in less than 15 seconds.
  • Automatic menu guided tool centre line focusing.
  • Automatic measurement of single point cutting edge without focusing.
  • Display of measuring results on control screen to ensure all information is available at a glance.
  • Permanent cyclical measuring.
  • Measurement of length and radius or diameter of rotating or fixed tools.
  • Measurement of length at fixed radius or diameter.
  • Measurement of radius or diameter at fixed length.
  • Measurement by calculation of theoretical points.
  • Infinite modification of measuring window in regard to size and position.
  • Simulation of projector mode with rotating crosshairs.
  • Automatic recognition of cutting edge in measuring quadrant.
  • Measuring and evaluation of tool run-out.
  • Live or fixed measuring crosshairs.
  • Display of X and Z values in monitor.
  • Automatic recognition of cutting edge position.
  • Measurement of angles and radii.
  • Operator guidance by addition of different coloured contour lines.
  • Manual selection of scanning beam direction.
  • Direct programming or modification of measuring processes with the enlarged macro programming language VBA.
  • Interactive graphic illustration of several measuring results on single screen.
  • Graphic display of absolute and relative tolerance fields in chart diagram for quick optical evaluation.
  • Constant measurement of multi cutting edges by single revolution of e.g. face mill without focusing of individual cutting edges.
  • For additional documentation the Vision picture is copied to Windows clipboard.
  • Total image measuring function can create exact contour of multi insert or helix form cutters by rotation of tool thro 360 degrees.
  • X and Z axis scale bar inclusive automatic light indicator beam.
  • Circle centres of either convex or concave radii automatically measured relative to X and Z axis.
  • Automatic measurement and evaluation of angles.
  • Enlargement to full screen size of control integrated image.
  • Inverse measurement of concave cutting edge shapes.
  • Automatic backup request on close down to either flash drive, C drive, network etc
  • Vision Inspection:   Hardware and software package with IR light source to switch camera picture for live video tool inspection at 40x magnification. Camera image can be saved to clipboard and transferred to a file or document for further analysis.
General Specification
KELCH CNC controlled vertical mode tool measuring and presetting machine type “Kenova” Set Line V9 freestanding.
Complete with:
 Self-supporting long-term stable design on a single block mineral cast for high  reliability and a long operating life
The single block body of the V9 is extremely vibration-resistant and less sensitive to temperature fluctuations due to thermal inertia
Integrated electrical cabinet.19” slide in unit industrial PC according to VDE standard to suit machine shop environment.
Integrated operating panel with industrial proofed short stroke keys.
Optimised design and arrangement of driving, measuring and guide ways by using a very wide base with drive and glass scales centrally located to remove readout error.
Measuring range of 50mm to right of centre line to enable measurement of adjustable blade reamers up to 100mm diameter.
Heidenhain opto-electronic scales measuring system for reliability.
X and Z axis measurement resolution 0.001 mm.
X and Z axis automatic zero point acceptance.
X and Z axis carriage movement on linear bearings mounted on integral hardened and ground slides.
X and Z axis carriage movement via 2 speed motorised drive and manual over-ride.
X and Z axis CNC interface and motorised drive which will move carriage automatically to tool’s nominal position by calling up tool identity number.
X and Z axis carriage precise infinite micrometer adjustment in 1 micron increments via electronic impulse to appropriate motor.
X and Z axis electro-pneumatic single button carriage clamping with over-ride function.
X and Z axis slideway protection by heavy duty covers.
Torsion resistant cast optical carrier with integrated cable guides and mounting face to accept additional measuring devices.
Separately guided counter balance.
Tool holding Equipment
Power operated CNC controlled tool holding spindle base unit type MPS, with rotating spindle mounted in heavy duty precision bearings, complete with:
Distortion free housing made from single block mineral cast.
CNC drive which can be disengaged for manual rotation.
Electro-pneumatic spindle rotational clamp.
Universal clamping from rear end (similar to machine-tools).
Clamping force: > 3000 N at 70 PSI. (see note 11.2 below)
Integrated comparison bar and dimensions.
Pneumatic blast tool ejection function.
4 position positive tool indexing with activation switch.
Ergonomic handle for a simple change of insert modules.
Robust design for tool weight up to 250kg.
Interchangeable MPS Insert modules available for holding different taper tools (SK, HSK, BT, CAPTO, etc...)
Operation
Windows® 7 Pro operating system.
Widescreen operation of complete control system, “Measurement and Data“.
Clear text messages in English language.
Minimum training requirement utilising intuitive operation.
Graphic orientated display using the latest icon guidelines for function mode selection.
Pull down menus for the whole display can be called via right mouse button.
Quick “Tool-Tip” (short description of function) for any field of display.
Easily navigated on-line help system with detailed text for every function associated with applicable screen.
Direct operation via function keys, mouse or keyboard.
Global password protection for security purposes.
Pre-defined operating modes for easy measuring operation.
Measuring via adapter or tool.
Tool selection via identification number or tool definition.
Measuring settings (absolute/differential/incremental) can be defined for each axis separately.
Tolerance check of X and Z axis measuring values with graphic display of tolerance errors.
Tolerance check of tool tip radius with integrated vision system - max. 7 mm diameter.
Measuring of big radii by manual counter-stop per axis.
Radius/diameter switchable in X-axis.
Measuring values metric/inch switchable.
System sign switchable for each axis.
Playback (entering actual values as nominal values in the tool memory).
Label or protocol print-out.
4-digit adapter number.
Description of tool-holding system per adapter.
Input of reference values via calibration bar.
Description of measuring direction.
Print-out of adapter data.

 

Construction
  • Thermally stable and vibration-damped mineral cast composite base High load-bearing capacity and stability

High accuracy and durable MPS Spindle with interchangeable inserts

  • Distortion free housing made from single block mineral cast.
  • CNC drive which can be disengaged for manual rotation.
  • Electro-pneumatic spindle rotational clamp.
  • Universal clamping from rear end (similar to machine-tools).
  • Clamping force: > 3000 N at 70 PSI. (see note 11.2 below)
  • Integrated comparison bar and dimensions.
  • Pneumatic blast tool ejection function.
  • 4 position positive tool indexing with activation switch.
  • Access through rear of unit for tool adjustment key.
  • Ergonomic handle for a simple change of insert modules.
  • Robust design for tool weight up to 250kg.
  • Interchangeable MPS Insert modules available for holding different taper tools (SK, HSK, BT, CAPTO, etc...)
Drive
  • 3 axes, CNC
  • Optional: 4th  Axis for automatic length adjustment
Cutting edge scanning
  • CCD camera with telecentric lens and top light
  • Optional: optical turning centre measuring equipment
  • S-camera for tool grinders
  • Probe for difficult to access cutting edges
Electronic measurement equipment
  • PC electronics with intelligent image processing
  • 24" TFT monitor
  • 8" or 10" TFT monitor mounted on camera carrier or 17" mounted on the rear of the machine body (optional)
Measuring ranges
  • X = -50 to 530 / 830 / 1030 mm (ΓΈ)
  • Z = 600 / 800 / 1000 mm

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