In this how-to series, Dan and Iain introduce non-contact tool setting, demonstrated using an NC4+ Blue. They discuss why you’d need to run the cycle, how it improves on results from tool setting by hand, the difference between contact and non-contact tool setting, and how to generate cycle code to measure tool length and diameter using the Renishaw GoProbe App.

If you own any of our NC4 models, you can find more information about Renishaw’s NC4 tool setting cycles in our non-contact tool setting software user guide.

Video Annotations:

8:14 - There is no need to enter the measuring height into the app as 5mm is the default value.

8:34 - B3 represents length and diameter measure, the R input represents the tool diameter, and Y is the stepover value. There is no need to program the measuring height (Z) because the cycle will use the default 5mm value.

You can discover more about the NC4+ Blue and the rest of the NC4 family by visiting https://www.renishaw.com/nc4

00:00 Introduction
00:53 Advantages of measuring on the machine
01:16 Spindle pull-up
01:59 Renishaw’s tool setters
02:21 Non-contact and contact differences
03:13 Small tool example
03:32 Calibration
03:44 Measurement cycle explanation
04:05 Drill length measurement
05:40 End mill length measurement
07:24 Measuring length and diameter
09:14 When to use radius or diameter
09:45 How to use the results
10:50 Conclusion