BLUM ZX-Speed, the most advanced member of tool setting probe series 

By OEM Update Editorial May 13, 2021 2:36 pm IST

A particularly noteworthy feature of the new ZX-Speed is the modern, multi-directional measuring mechanism of the latest generation.

Blum-Novotest, the leading supplier of innovative and high-quality measuring and testing technology, introduces the new ZX-Speed tool setting probe at the Intec and Moulding Expo (hall 5, booth D32) trade fairs.  As a result, the company’s 3D tool setting probe series for machine tools now includes three new compact systems for tool measurement of length and radius as well as for tool breakage detection.

Wolfgang Reiser, Technical Director at BLUM explains, “The new ZX-Speed is aimed at customers who wish to profit from automatic, quick and economical tool measurement and monitoring. The tool length measurement and breakage detection processes are carried out while the tool is stationary. Only large tools such as facing mills, which must be measured off center, as well as radii are measured under rotation with the help of cutting edges that rotate in reverse. The measurements are performed, for example, after a new tool has been loaded or for control measurements between machining steps. This is a reliable method of avoiding costly rejects due to undetected tool  breakage, wear and poorly adjusted tools.“

The trigger signal generation system used by the BLUM tool measuring probe is also remarkable because it is based on optoelectronics and the shading of a miniature light barrier rather than a simple micro-switch. This wear-free system guarantees consistently high measurement accuracy even after millions of switching cycles.

The ZX-Speed RC with BRC radio technology is used if a direct line of sight between the probe and receiver cannot be guaranteed. One advantage of the new transmission technology is that each single bit of the radio signal runs across the entire width of the frequency band, thus making transmission particularly resistant to interference. The proven BRC radio technology also allows sequential activation of up to six BLUM radio measuring systems with one receiver as well as the simultaneous use of two radio measuring systems on a single machine operating in TWIN mode.

For more info, visit: www.blum-novotest.com