Werner Lueken of ZOLLER introduces their latest CNC tool‑inspection system, unveiled during the company’s 80th‑anniversary celebration in Ann Arbor. Equipped with a hydraulic chuck for secure clamping and intuitive programming, the machine precisely measures core alignment and helix angle. It performs high‑resolution 3D scans to generate point‑cloud models, compares actual tool geometry to nominal values, and automatically produces a certified inspection report detailing all critical parameters and tolerances, ensuring consistent quality and traceability.
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- arbor
arbor
Shaft used for rotary support in machining applications. In grinding, the spindle for mounting the wheel; in milling and other cutting operations, the shaft for mounting the cutter.
- chuck
chuck
Workholding device that affixes to a mill, lathe or drill-press spindle. It holds a tool or workpiece by one end, allowing it to be rotated. May also be fitted to the machine table to hold a workpiece. Two or more adjustable jaws actually hold the tool or part. May be actuated manually, pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically. See collet.
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- helix angle
helix angle
Angle that the tool’s leading edge makes with the plane of its centerline.
