Machine tool monitoring

RtM monitoring systems can protect both production line availability and safeguard machine tools from extensive damage.

Spindle issues -- unbalance and bearing wear
Inadvertent crashes

Machine health status, process quality measurements and crash mitigation are all possible with ifm's VSE machine tool vibration edge controller systems.

Process monitoring

Track and monitor cutting tool performance for worn tool replacement and equipment protection.

Product quality

Monitor machining process to prevent rework and product loss due to out-of-tolerance dimensions and finishes.

Spindle condition monitoring

Accelerometer monitors bearing frequencies alerting to damaged or worn bearings that can cause out-of-tolerance dimensions and finishes.

Spindle crash monitoring

Accelerometer monitors peak forces to de-energize axis drives within 0.65 msec.
Mitigates crash damage to spindle, tooling and workpiece.

Record and time stamp events

Capture operational usage to pinpoint operating stresses that cause damage and wear.

Coolant system

Monitor coolant systems for flow and temperature to ensure proper operational conditions.
Monitor coolant levels in tanks and pump-backs for proper delivery and spill prevention.
Maintain proper system pressure to avoid component damage from over or under pressure.

Edge computing

Vibration Edge controller processes sensor signals and evaluates operational status for real-time condition monitoring.
Automates complex algorithms (e.g., Fast Fourier Transforms) at the edge, minimizing network bandwidth and server resources.
Tracks and locally stores measurement trend history to simplify data management and transfer.
Converts measured data values into actionable information at the point of use.
Connects to industrial and business Ethernet system for simplified asset maintenance and operational management.