Hand-held RFID read/write probe is also available for manual tool presetters in place of the automatically actuated read/write mechanism.
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RFID Data Chip
Description
Tool identification using RFID technology eliminates data input errors when loading tools into the machine. The measured values, tool life, location and much more can be written to the data chip at the presetter. This then travels with the holder assembly to the machine. The machine automatically scans the chip and reads in the information it requires to perform its task.
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Tool identification hardware and software package for the reading and writing of RFID data chips at the presetter. Tool identification software is fully integrated with EASY Webset for simplicity and ease of use. RFID functions are presented to the operator via intuitive icon driven softkeys providing functionality for the Reading, Writing, Editing, and viewing of the information contained on the tools RFID data chip. All information stored on the chip can be viewed in a dedicated data mask within EASY Webset by a single button click. The use of RFID data ensures that all relevant Tool information is carried with the tool at all times – unlike physical labels or other standard methods of Tool I.D. which can be dislodged or misplaced as the tool passes through the machining process.
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Technical
As well as standard information such as Tool I.D, Tool number, duplo, etc. the RFID data chip can accept and record measured values, tool types, tool life remaining, tool life nominals, and much more - so loading times for machining centres fitted with RFID functionality can be greatly reduced. When using the Tool Identification RFID system at the presetter, the data chip can be Read, and if a corresponding tool number exists within the EASY master tool library the operator will be presented with interaction options. These include the facility to run automatic TeachIN or PictureStart measuring programs previously created and stored for that tool. Once measuring options are complete, Tool specific data (Geometry, tool lifes, etc.) is written to the data chip for input into the machining centre. Kelch software engineers can produce TDS data formats matching the input format specified by the machine tool builders for seamless and fast input of data into the machine NC control.
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RFID Data chips are for tool identification and data transfer. EASY Tool ID is designed to make tool loading and data transfer to the control easy and error free. This system offers an opportunity to benefit from RFID as a low cost retrofit to machine tools.
The post links to the machine control via a USB interface and sends the tool data to the control before loading into the machine tool changer.
