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Feed monitoring with rod material using inductive sensors

The solution

With inductive BES sensors from Balluff, you monitor the feeding of the rod material at multiple points. This ensures a smooth production process with optimum machine utilization and supports you in running unmanned shifts.

The features

• Smooth production with optimum machine utilization via reliable monitoring
• Unmanned shifts can be realized

Feed monitoring with rod material using inductive sensors

The solution

With our BTL magnetostrictive linear position sensors, you can position the tailstock of your lathe very reliably and efficiently. For example, with a hydraulic or a simple engine shaft.

For the fine positioning, a second measurement system can easily be installed..

The features

• Reliable and economical tailstock positioning
• Installation of a second measurement system for fine positioning possible

Compact and precise steady rest positioning with rod-shaped magnetostrictive linear position sensor

The solution

Steady rests support the machining process for longer or heavier turned parts. A rod-shaped BTL magnetostrictive linear position sensor monitors the piston position. For both compact and precise steady rest positioning the actuator and sensor are thus merged.

The features

• Compact and precise steady rest positioning

Wide range of measuring systems for maximum precision in tool clamping

The solution

To machine a workpiece correctly and with consistent quality, it must be securely seated in the lathe chuck. Sensors with switching output and increasingly also BIP inductive positioning systems with a continuous output signal, reliably and precisely check the tool clamping.

Balluff offers a wide range of measurement systems for various dimensions. From just a few millimeters to 130 mm in length.

The features

• Precise checking of the tool clamping
• Wide range of measuring systems, from a few millimeters to 130 mm in length

Inductive sensors monitor the correct position of the tool turret

The solution

BES inductive sensors detect whether the tool turret has reached the correct indexing position after a rotary movement. These sensors detect both the revolver clamping and the locking.

The features

• Correct index position of the tool turret
• Inductive sensors detect revolver clamping and locking

Presence and function checking for drive belt via capacitive or inductive sensors

The solution

In order to transmit rotary movements, machine tools often use drive belts. Their presence and function must be continuously checked.

Depending on the design, BCS capacitive sensors or BES inductive sensors from Balluff are suitable for this task. In the event of an error, they release the stop of the drive.

The features

• Reliable checking of the drive belts
• Different sensors depending on the design of the drive belt
• Stoppage of the drive in the event of an error