NC4

High speed, non-contact,

tool setting and breakage

detection

The NC4 is a flexible laser system, with ultra-compact laser

tool setting transmitter and receiver units that can be mounted

on separate brackets, or as a single fixed unit. The NC4 allows

fast, non-contact, tool setting and tool breakage detection on

machines previously unsuitable for such applications.

The NC4+ F145 system offers excellent tool-to-tool accuracy

ａnd is suitable for applications using small diameter tools.

Non-contact tool setting systems can reduce tool setting

times by up to 90% and reduce scrap caused by setting

errors. Broken tool detection cycles enable reliable

unmanned machining.

In addition to the innovative MicroHole™ protection system

featured in all Renishaw’s non-contact systems for machine

tools, the NC4 benefits from PassiveSeal™, an additional

failsafe sealing device, preventing contamination in the event

of air supply failure.

Ideal for retrofitting, the NC4 offers fast set-up as there is no

laser focal point to identify.

Key benefits

Brings probing to small machines

At just 30 mm (1.18 in) diameter and 35 mm (1.38 in) high,

NC4 meets the demａnd for probing on machines previously

unsuitable for larger non-contact tool setting and tool

breakage detection systems.

Fast, robust and repeatable

Dependent on system, separation distances and mounting,

tools as small as 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) diameter* can be

measured at any selected point along the beam, and

checked for breakage.

Flexible systems

Available as both fixed and separate systems, with a

measuring length of 225 mm (8.86 in) (overall unit length of

300 mm (11.81 in)) on the fixed system, and up to 5 m on

the separate system.

Innovations

Ultra-compact design

Miniaturised electronics, and the compact protection

system without a bulky shutter mechanism, makes the NC4

suitable for machines with limited space for probe fitment.

Environmental protection

In addition to its MicroHole™ technology, the NC4 also

features PassiveSeal™ - an integrated failsafe device which

maintains IPX8 protection of the time, even if the air

supply fails.

One system supports all separations

With generic transmitter and receiver units, and no focal

point to identify, installing the separate NC4 system is

simple and fast, making it ideal for retrofitting to existing

machines.