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Elbo Controlli Nikken TP32 Integrated Tool Management System

Monday, August 26, 2024

Elbo Controlli Nikken presetters by Lyndex-Nikken use precision ground granite for the base and column, providing the utmost thermal stability, making them ideal for the work shop environment. This combination provides the highest level of repeatability and reproducibility, making Elbo Controlli Nikken presetters ideal for most tool measuring and inspecting applications. All presetter models utilize interchangeable spindles (CAT, BT, HSK, Polygonal Taper, etc.) thereby eliminating the need for adapters which introduce additional error. All units also come with fifty of the most common post processors for today’s CNC controls. The E46, E68 and E81 presetter machine series can be equipped with TP32 (Integrated Tool Management System) and TID (Automatic Tool Identification System) which allows complete management of your toolroom, significantly reducing production costs and optimizing the material supply system. Manage your tool warehouse, check your vending machine with loading / unloading equipment, set up your machine tools and much more. Watch the video to learn about the new TP32 integrated tool management system.

Core Functionality: Total Tool Visibility

The TP32 system serves as the “brain” of your tooling operations. By integrating with your existing tool presetters and CNC controls, it creates a seamless flow of information.

  • Centralized Database: Eliminate the need for disparate spreadsheets or paper logs. TP32 stores every detail of your tool assemblies, from individual component geometry to historical performance data.

  • Real-Time Inventory Tracking: Know exactly where every tool is—whether it’s in a storage cabinet, on a presetter, or currently running in a machine spindle.

  • Automatic Data Transfer: TP32 communicates directly with your CNC machines, allowing for the automatic upload of tool offsets and life-cycle parameters, virtually eliminating manual entry errors.

Driving Efficiency Through Industry 4.0

  • Predictive Tool Life Management: Instead of relying on guesswork, TP32 uses actual machining data to predict when a tool will reach the end of its useful life. This allows for proactive tool changes during scheduled downtime rather than reactive changes during a production run.

  • Optimized Procurement: By tracking usage patterns, the system can automatically generate reorder reports, ensuring you never run out of critical inserts or collets while simultaneously preventing “overstocking” that ties up capital.

  • Standardization Across the Shop: TP32 ensures that the same tool assembly is built and measured identically every time, regardless of which operator is on shift. This level of process repeatability is essential for meeting the strict quality standards of the aerospace and medical industries.

Seamless Integration with Lyndex-Nikken Hardware

While the TP32 is a powerful standalone software solution, it reaches its full potential when paired with Lyndex-Nikken high-precision presetters. The integration allows for “Closed-Loop” tool management, where the physical measurement of the tool is instantly verified against the digital twin in the TP32 database before the data is ever sent to the machine.