Nikken E68BP Presetter Machine

To ensure efficiency and precision in a modern machine shop, the adoption of a tool presetter is essential. This technology allows tool dimensions to be accurately measured and set before machining, reducing machine downtime and improving the quality of final products.

Every component in the E68 series undergoes rigorous construction and testing procedures. This commitment to quality results in a run-out error of less than 2 µm, ensuring extremely accurate and reliable measurements.

Innovation is not only about functionality, but also about the way the user interacts with the system. With smartphone-like usability, our software offers an intuitive and immediate experience, designed to facilitate every operation. 

The E68BP’s new automatic axis positioning system takes tool presetting to the next level, ensuring a fast, intuitive and error-free measuring operation. The machine performs semi-automatic positioning and measurement of cutting edges, optimising the workflow and reducing the risk of inaccuracies.

How does the new automatic axis positioning system work? After identifying the tool, simply enter the theoretical diameter and height values, along with the desired tolerances. At this point, the E68BP automatically positions itself and measures the maximum X and Z values, completing a 360° rotation cycle of the spindle.

Thanks to this technology, the measurement can be repeated as many times as necessary with a simple recall of the tool, leaving the operator only to wait for the process to be completed.

Technical features

GENERAL FEATURES

• Measuring range: max diameter 600 mm (radius 300 mm); max height 800 mm
• Base and column in natural granite: max linearity error 8 µm/m
• Monoblock machine structure in steel, floor mounted with 4 vibration damper adjustable supports
• Linear guideways (2 X axis, 1 Z axis) with double recirculating ball bearings slides
• Motorized axis movement
• Micrometric motorized adjustment
• ECN GS371 certified optical scales (resolution 1µm)
• Vertical TFT 15,6″ Full HD Touch Screen Monitor
• Keyboard and mouse
• Spindles side support (1 for 2 spindles)
• Overall dimensions: L = 1748,5 mm, H = 2217 mm, D = 717 mm
• Net weight: ~ 570 kg

SPINDLE FEATURES

• Interchangeable spindle (ISO,BT,CAT, HSK, Polygonal taper, etc.)
• Spindle identification system (SP-ID)
• C axis visualization
• Automatic spindle rotation and electronic index
• Pneumatic spindle brake
• Motorized mechanical tool holder clamping (standard pull stud DIN69872, ISO7388, MAS403)
• Motorized mechanical tool holder clamping (HSK, Polygonal taper)

CAMERA SYSTEM FEATURES

• Bi-telecentric optical lenses
• Elbo Controlli NIKKEN camera system measuring range (mm) = 10×10 mm
• Monochromatic C-MOS sensor USB 3.0 Super speed connection
• Elbo Controlli NIKKEN camera system resolution = 1 µm
• Elbo Controlli NIKKEN camera system magnification = 18x
• Analogic and digital camera view
• Digital zoom = 4x
• Tool inspection function
• Resizeable camera area

SOFTWARE AND MEASURING FUNCTIONS

• Embedded ECN operating system Linux based
• ECN machine software B version (blue screen)
• Number of machine origins / number of tool sets = ∞ / ∞
• Multi-origin function for multitasking machines
• Manual measure function with fixed reticle
• Autotargeting measure function
• Autotargeting measure function with dimension freeze
• Collimation indicators for fixed reticle measure
• On-screen automatic measure of tool corner radius & theoretical centre point
• On-screen automatic measure of tool corner angle & theoretical intersection
• Chamfer measuring function
• Adjustable Area of Interest (AOI)
• Automatic spindle rotation and measurement of tool edges
• Presetter automation software for tool presetting (1 step)
• Software for manual tool presetting and geometry check

GRAPHIC FUNCTIONS

• Adjustable reticles (axis and circles)
• Profile image capture function
• Automatic geometry (1 geometric entity)
• Geometry by points
• Camera image capture
• DXF files import and comparison with tool

CONNECTION AND INTEGRATION FUNCTIONS

• USB ports (4)
• LAN connection
• Standard post processor