Renishaw Laser Tool Setters
High-Precision Laser Tool Measurement for CNC Machines
Renishaw laser tool setters provide fast, non-contact, and highly accurate tool measurement for CNC machines. They also offer reliable tool breakage detection, helping manufacturers improve process control, reduce scrap, and increase productivity across a wide range of machining applications.
Industry-Leading Laser Tool Measurement Technology
Tool wear, runout, and unexpected tool breakage can significantly affect machining accuracy and surface quality. Renishaw’s NC4 laser tool measurement systems are designed to eliminate these issues and ensure consistent machining performance.
NC4 systems measure a wide range of cutting tools at actual production feed rates and spindle speeds. This allows worn or broken tools to be detected before they affect part quality, reducing scrap and preventing costly machine downtime.
As one of the industry’s leading laser tool measurement solutions, the NC4 system has become an essential part of modern in-process monitoring and quality control.
Why Use a Laser Tool Setter?
Accurate tool measurement is essential for producing high-quality parts with tight tolerances.
By introducing automatic tool measurement directly into the machining process, manufacturers can consistently achieve excellent dimensional accuracy and superior surface finishes.
Renishaw laser tool setters provide fast, reliable, and completely non-contact measurements with sub-micron accuracy, even in demanding production environments. They reduce manual intervention, minimize rework, increase machine productivity, and lower manufacturing costs.
Which Laser Tool Setter Is Right for Your Application?
Our advanced laser tool setters improve a wide variety of machining applications by providing fast, automatic, and highly accurate tool measurement during production.
They are designed to work alongside other Renishaw process control solutions, including our high-precision touch probe systems, creating a complete solution for machining process monitoring.
NC4+ Blue Fixed Systems
The NC4+ Blue series represents Renishaw’s most advanced non-contact tool measurement and tool breakage detection system.
Using patented Blue Laser Technology together with an enhanced optical design, these compact, low-maintenance systems deliver extremely fast, repeatable, and highly accurate measurements.
Even the smallest cutting tools, including micro tools, can be measured quickly and reliably, making production more efficient than ever before.
NC4 Systems
The original NC4 Red Laser system has been successfully used in industry for more than a decade.
It delivers reliable tool measurement with a repeatability of 1.0 µm (2σ).
To ensure accurate measurement results, the NC4 incorporates an integrated air blast system that removes chips and coolant from the cutting tool immediately before measurement.
NC4 Separate Systems provide a flexible solution for larger and more complex machine installations.
The transmitter and receiver can be mounted in different orientations with measuring distances ranging from 0.3 m to 5 m. A wide range of brackets and mounting accessories allows the system to be adapted to virtually any machine configuration.
These systems use proven Red Laser Technology together with advanced optical protection systems to deliver accurate, stable, and reliable performance across a broad range of machining applications.