Marposs’ ML75P special edition laser tool
setter for controlling ultrasonic tool vibration amplitude and frequency collects
thousands of data samples from the vibrating tool tip within milliseconds using
ML4USM software. The software then elaborates upon the signal and transfers the
amplitude and frequency back to the machine for automatic compensation. This
helps to improve tool life and workpiece finish and reduce downtime.
Ultrasonic machining removes material from
a workpiece using high-frequency vibrations in combination with abrasive
particles. By creating many small vibrations over time, material is removed
from the workpiece. Ultrasonic machining is the most suitable technology for
removing material from hard and brittle materials, such as ceramic and glass.
In addition to the ML4USM software
application, theML75P special edition requires a dedicated measurement cycle for the
ultrasonic machining. It is designed to work with either a Marposs Merlin Plus
or GEM Box gauging computer, both of which run on the Microsoft Windows operating system.