Advanced Process System - APS
The unique monitoring system from Mikron
Mikron Advanced Process System, a module of smart machine, is a monitoring system which opens up new possibilities for the user to observe and control the milling process. With the help of this system, vibrations that occur during a milling process can be made visible as a "G-load”.
In this way, it is possible to intervene selectively in the process and optimise it.
The functional principle
Vibrations can occur during the milling process as a result of
an interrupted cut and various chip cross-sections, or simply
as a result of poorly balanced tools. During the milling process,
vibrations are displayed and recorded from the limit
value onwards by means of an acceleration sensor integrated
into the spindle.
- Sensor integrated in the spindle
Before / After
Load diagram before optimizing with APS:
Example of an optimal load diagram, time axis in seconds:
Your benefit
- Increase in the service life of the spindle (reduction in the machine's hourly rate)
- Recognition of critical machining strategies
- Increased tool service life (reduction in tool costs)
- Improvement in process safety
- Inspection of the balance quality of the tool
- Increase in the workpiece quality
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