Cooperation ANCA | ZOLLER Tool inspection and data transfer 02 | 03 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction 02 ANCA | ZOLLER Since the company’s launch in 1974, ANCA has grown to become one of the world’s foremost CNC tool grinding machine manufacturers and has gained recognition in the industry as a leading technology innovator. ANCA’s progressive R&D program has ensured that ANCA remains at the cutting edge of global CNC grinder design and has resulted in the com- Specialists for inspection and measurement technology pany receiving numerous international industry and business awards. 04 Inspection and measurement technology – ZOLLER has the solutions 06 »pomBasic« and »pomBasicMicro« – the compact solution for universal tool inspection As ANCA designs and manufactures its own machines, the company is able to provide ingenious solutions for key components such as CNC 08 »smile / pilot 3.0« – for a professional start to the measurement of tools and grinding wheels controls, spindle and servo drives. ANCA manufacture all their own main mechanical components and assemblies, while also testing each final 10 »genius 3s« and »genius 3m« – the universal measuring machine for precision tools product to rigorous international machine tool standards. ANCA also develops its own advanced system and easy-to-use application software. 12 »threadCheck« – the universal measuring machine specifically for threaded tools 14 »titan« – the high-end inspection and measuring machine for all precision tools This unmatched level of autonomy and control allows ANCA to be extremely flexible with respect to customers’ specific requirements. 16 »roboSet« – the automation solution for companies with a high tool throughput Process optimization with ANCA and ZOLLER 18 ZOLLER | ANCA interfaces – for smooth production processes 20 QUALITY & Processing of nominal data which has been programmed with ANCA – new tools PRODUCTION 21 Recording a complex form tool for production or correction – form tools Made in Germany 22 Determining measuring tasks directly with the 3D model of the tool – »caz« for tool manufacturers 23 Measuring program for precise recording of individual parameters for grinding wheels – measurement of grinding wheels ANCA and ZOLLER – for you and your success 24 ANCA contact adresses and service 26 ZOLLER at your call everywhere - at home in Germany at your call worldwide / ZOLLER service 28 ANCA product overview Enthusiasm for inspection and measuring technology, a keen sense of efficiency and consequent commitment to quality have assured 30 ZOLLER product overview – economic solutions for all applications ZOLLER‘s position in the world‘s top league. For over 70 years the name ZOLLER has symbolized innovative technology, high quality products and reliable customer service. More than 30,000 presetting and measuring machines installed worldwide tell their own story. Today, the 3rd generation continues the ZOLLER success story – worldwide. The ZOLLER company has successfully established subsi- diaries in the growth markets USA, China, India and Japan. With ZOLLER you can measure your tools quickly, easily, with µm precision – and reliably. Measured and preset tools also reduce your rate of rejects and machine downtimes. At the same time the produced quality and generated profits are increased. ZOLLER technology sets trends for the future – renown customers such as Daimler, Bosch, Trumpf, Mahle or Festo speak for themselves. 04 | 05 ZOLLER INSPECTION SOLUTIONS Inspection and measurement technology – ZOLLER has the solutions ZOLLER solution for professional entry-level »smile« with optional tool inspection camera is the small/startup measuring For perfect regrinding and machine for professional entry-level in measuring world. ZOLLER solution for compact universal tool inspection »pomBasic« allows face grinding to be checked close to the process: the important parameters manufacturing processes are checked quickly and easily during feeding to the CNC guided grinding machine. ZOLLER solution for complete grinding tool inspection The universal measuring machine »genius 3« for all precision metal cutting tools or Whether incoming tools inspection, manufacturing or final inspection: »threadCheck« specifically for the distortion-free and accurate measurement of threaded tools with a swiveling optics carrier. ZOLLER offers the perfect solution for checking and measuring tools. ZOLLER solution for process automation For 100% perfect tools – always and everywhere. »roboSet« in combination with a ZOLLER measuring machine is the automation solution for companies with high tool throughput levels. ZOLLER »caz« virtual measuring system Measuring procedures are ANCA grinding CNC-Machines available for final inspection Delivery Incoming tools inspection Machine programming Production of tools Final inspection Shipment Delivery of worn tools: Collection of actual data with ZOLLER Transfer of tool data to the program- Resharpening or regrinding of already known. Only the position Using ZOLLER Solutions, tools are On-time delivery of cleaning and sorting. »genius«, »smarTcheck« or »pomBasic« ming software. Complementation or tools at the universal tool grinding of the cutting edge needs to be checked 100% prior to shipment. high quality and series: with »genius« the relevant data new generation of the CNC program. machine with the NC programs determined with the machine‘s The measured values are collated documented tools. for the grinding program are measured Installation and simulation of the provided via the interface. Using sensor. ZOLLER metrology ensures in test reports and supplemented automatically and transferred paperless measuring procedures on the 3D tool the parameters from the original the quality of tools in new pro- with further parameters if required. to the corresponding programming sys- model using the ZOLLER »caz« (computer tool, the set-up times are reduced duction runs and also reduces the This enables verification of accu- tem via the ZOLLER interface. The actual aided ZOLLER) virtual measuring system. considerably as parameters are start-up times for machines. racy, avoids complaints, reduces wear dimensions for regrinding of the costs and enhances supplier tools are determined using »pomBasic« assessment. in order to remove as little material as possible and preserve the tools as best possible. 06 | 07 ZOLLER — Fast and easy circumferential measurement INSPECTION SOLUTIONS The compact solution for universal tool inspection »pomBasic« ergonomic »pomBasicMicro« compact Determination of chamfer width and spiral angle. universal Swiveling table axial The ZOLLER inspection machines »pomBasic« and »pomBasicMicro« measure and Target-actual comparison on live image check drills, milling cutters and countersinks – in all sizes, and down to micro — tools. Compact and universal, the machines can be employed in the metrology room, tools receiving or directly in manufacturing. The individually adjustable »pomSoft« image processing system with intuitive operation offers numerous measuring and evaluation »pomBasicMicro« algorithms with automatic cutting edge Swiveling table 45° search. These are used primarily for measu- Direct comparison of the target-actual contour by superimposing ring angles, distances, wear and tear, cut- saved cutting edge images with the live image of the new tool. ting edge quality and micro sections. The video microscope system with zoom optics Test protocols at the push of a button allows for brilliant recording of the tools, adjustment of sections and thus detailed — inspection. Swiveling table 90° The universal holding fixture accepts shaft tools from 2 to 40 mm. The prism Measurements can be documented and edited in their entirety. can be rotated by ± 90° for axial and radial In addition, the language can be selected individually prior to measurement. outputting the results as PDF's or printed inspection reports. With automatic lighting control Technical specification Travel range Travel range Travel range Measurable and CCD camera Field of vision Z-axis X-axis Y-axis clampable shaft Ø »pomBasic« 60 mm 200 mm ± 50 mm 2–40 mm 6,5-fold zoom lens (color) 2–12 mm »pomBasicMicro« 60 mm 200 mm ± 50 mm 2–32 mm 12-fold zoom lens (b/w) 0.5–6 mm Subject to technical modifications. The depicted machines may include options, accessories and control variants. 08 | 09 ZOLLER — Angle and radius measurement INSPECTION SOLUTIONS The professional start to the measurement of tools and grinding wheels »smile / pilot 3.0« cost-effective ergonomic User interface »pilot 3.0« with automatic measurement of length, individually adaptable diameter, corner radius and cutting edge angle. The professional start to cost-effective tool Automatic recognition of cutting edge shape and measurement has a name: ZOLLER »smile«. Together dynamic crosshairs Measurement of grinding wheels — with its fast, reliable and accurate results, it offers — convincing ergonomic design and simple operation which can be made even faster and more conveni- ent by adapting the software interface to individual requirements. »smile / pilot 3.0« meets all manufacturing requirements and remains user-friendly despite its many high perfor- Simply focus – finished! Length, diameter, corner radii, cutting edge Photo-realistic input dialog including documentation mance features. Image processing is based on modular angles and measuring range are calculated instantly. Fine adjustment and reports. Library of grinding wheels according to is not required due to the dynamic crosshairs. FEPA standard.