Assembly and setup of untypical tools in CNC lathe

Abstract

In the paper, the possibilities of measuring and setup of cutting tools, using electronic microscope, were presented. The problem refers to applying the tools mounted in unconventional places of the machine tool workspace. In this case, standard measuring systems of cutting machines do not allow a correct measuring and setup of the tools. The presented method is characterized by a flexibility of placing of the mounted tool, high resolution and repeatability. Additionally, the discussed method allows checking the geometry and the state of wear of the cutting edge of the tool, e.g. the chipping of the blades.

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