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Promote and discuss your product / TLOsetter Feedback
« on: November 08, 2014, 08:30:51 AM »
With all the work that goes into designing and prototyping a new product, it is really gratifying to receive positive feedback.

We would like to share a recent testimonial we have received on our TLOsetter, v 2.1 after we developed a version compatible with the Tormach ®Digital Probe which operates in the Passive Mode.

To:  CNCneeds

I have been using Tormach's®  digital probe successfully for quite a while.  I recently supplemented it with CNCneed's TLOsetter, v 2.1.  Once you have one, you will wonder how you got along without it.

Since the TLOsetters  come with software that automatically enters the TLO data directly into your tool-length table, there is no more possibility of  misplaced decimal points or operator error.  A few clicks is all it will take before you are back making chips.

Prior to the TLOsetter, I would have to run back to my office, get out my granite surface plate and z-height gauge, measure the tool, write down the number and the run back to the machine and enter the data.  Now I just load the tool and use the TLOsetter.

It has saved me hours in just the last few months.

I use the TLOsetter, v 2.1 for every new drilling, tapping, reaming and roughing operation I run. It has proven itself to have a repeatability often much tighter than +/- 0.001 so only on the most crucial operations, do I feel the need to double-check the results.

Geof

Founder and CEO, Everything Innovations LLC
http:// everythinginnovations.com

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As a result of our continued efforts to offer a quality tool length offset measuring device at an affordable price, we are proud to announce our newest model, the TLOsetter v2.1.  This model continues to obtain a high degree of accuracy on the order of +/- .0009”.  If a higher degree of accuracy is needed The TLOsetter II should be used, obtaining an even tighter range of repeatability, typically +/- .
 
The TLOsetter v2.1 plugs directly into the Accessory DIN jack on the Control Panel and is available in both Active and Passive configurations so It can be used in conjunction with the Tormach® touch-off routine and the Tormach® Passive Probe.  No need to stop to reconfigure the mode, simply change on the fly from one device to the other!

Like our previous versions, data is entered automatically in the Tool Table eliminating the potential for human error.

The v2.1 works with all types and sizes of tools and can easily be positioned anywhere on the table.  Note, do not leave in place when using coolant.

Please note, our tool setters require Mach3 controller software.  We have several alternative connection methods for those with machines that do not have a DIN jack.

Now offered at an Introductory price of only $229 USD (including Priority shipping in the continental USA)

Get all the details at our website –www.CNCneeds.com

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CNCneeds is pleased to announce an addition to our product line.  As a result of suggestions from existing customers, we now have a new version of the TLOsetterII, our tool length offset measuring device.  This new product is a variation of the TLOsetterII, which has been designed to be compatible with the Tormach® Passive Probe.

We have found that many machinists using the Tormach 1100 and 770 mills also use the Tormach passive probe.  The original TLOsetterII works in the active mode (per Tormach’s active/passive definition) and therefore requires using their configuration utility to switch from active to passive mode, or vice-versa.  Unfortunately, to use this utility the user must exit the Mach 3 control program, invoke the utility, and then once again start Mach 3, obviously not an ideal scenario for the continuity of work flow.

Our new TLOsetterII–P functions in the passive mode thereby allowing the user to simply plug either the probe, or the tool setter into the Accessory Jack on the fly.  Now you can quickly and easily either measure individual tool lengths, or if you have an Automatic Tool Changer, you can run the touch-off routine to measure all the tools that are currently loaded in the tray.  Either way, the offsets lengths are automatically and accurately entered in the Tool Table, saving time and eliminating the potential for human entry error.  When you are done setting tool lengths, you can easily revert back to using the probe without any intermediate steps.

Check us out at http://www.cncneeds.com/

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Promote and discuss your product / Re: Tool Length Offset Tool Setter
« on: June 13, 2014, 04:35:05 PM »
Here is a response to a similar question we were asked previously;


I’ll agree, the price differential is pretty wild.  The original setter was made as simply as possible, using a off-the-shelf micro switch in a simple urethane housing.  As it turned out this setter is highly accurate, +/- .0005”, but only for pointed or center-cutting tools, tools that are able to hit the center of the micro switch plunger.  Due to the crowned plunger of the switch, when contacted off-center it causes the plunger to ‘rock over’ and therefore actually trigger at a slightly different height, on the order of a thou or so.  The original setter also was designed to be bolted to the table.  Originally the price was $89 but when we decided to discontinue it we put a special price on it at $49 to sell off the handful left in stock.  For tools that you can easily line up to hit the center of the switch’s plunger you can’t beat it!
 
We designed the TLOsetter II to address the shortcomings of the original setter.  This tool maintains high accuracy regardless of where the tool contacts the shaft therefore it can be used for any tool, any size, non-center-cutting, flycutters, facemills, etc.  The II also doesn’t depend on a micro switch, it has an Infrared Optical switch for superior accuracy, once again on the order of +/- .0008 regardless of the contact point, near dead zero (.0001) when contacted on center .  And one of the biggest improvements is that it is free-standing, it doesn’t have to be bolted down to the table, which allows it to easily be moved around by hand to position it beneath the cutting edge of the tool.  Imagine a 4” flycutter, instead of jogging the machine to get it in the exact spot of contact, all the operator does is move it by hand to the needed position.  So it’s a great tool but it came at the expense of quite a bit of precision in the machining of surfaces, designing and molding a new housing, addition of a stainless steel shaft, a honed bushing, the IR switch and it’s circuitry.  Put all that together and the price jumped to $359!  This tool is compatible with various Automatic Tool Changer touch-off routines.  We also furnish macros for both setters for the use of measuring and automatically entering the data in the Mach 3 Tool Table.  Please note, our setters are designed to be used only with a Mach 3 controller.
 
Thank you for your inquiry, if you don’t mind, where did you first hear of us, and what brand of machine do you have?  Please let us know if you have any further questions.



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I posted this last Sunday but think the Superbowl might have had some of you occupied since there were not too many views.  Here is a repost for any of you who might have missed the original.


Tool Length Offset Measuring Device

Currently we have two measuring devices for sale available on our website, with a rather large price differential. We got an inquiry from one of the forum members that we thought our reply to him would be beneficial to the understanding of anyone interested in a tool setter. For more information go to ; http://www.cncneeds.com/

The original setter was made as simply as possible, using an off-the-shelf micro switch in a simple urethane housing. As it turned out this setter is highly accurate, +/- .0005”, but only for pointed or center-cutting tools, tools that are able to hit the center of the micro switch plunger. Due to the crowned plunger of the switch, when contacted off-center it causes the plunger to ‘rock over’ and therefore actually trigger at a slightly different height, on the order of a thou or so. The original setter also was designed to be bolted to the table. Originally the price was $89 but when we decided to discontinue it we put a special price on it at $49 to sell off the handful left in stock. For tools that you can easily line up to hit the center of the switch’s plunger you can’t beat it!

We designed the TLOsetter II to address the shortcomings of the original setter. This tool maintains high accuracy regardless of where the tool contacts the shaft therefore it can be used for any tool, any size, non-center-cutting, flycutters, facemills, etc. The II also doesn’t depend on a micro switch, it has an Infrared Optical switch for superior accuracy, once again on the order of +/- .0008 regardless of the contact point, near dead zero (.0001) when contacted on center . And one of the biggest improvements is that it is free-standing, it doesn’t have to be bolted down to the table, which allows it to easily be moved around by hand to position it beneath the cutting edge of the tool. Imagine a 4” flycutter, instead of jogging the machine to get it in the exact spot of contact, all the operator does is move it by hand to the needed position. So it’s a great tool but it came at the expense of quite a bit of precision in the machining of surfaces, designing, molding, and machining a new housing, addition of a stainless steel shaft, a honed bushing, the IR switch and it’s circuitry. Put all that together and the price jumped to $359! This tool is compatible with various Automatic Tool Changer touch-off routines. We also furnish macros for both setters for the use of measuring and automatically entering the data in the Mach 3 Tool Table. Please note, our setters are designed to be used only with a Mach 3 controller.


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Tool Length Offset Measuring Device

Currently we have two measuring devices for sale available on our website, with a rather large price differential.  We got an inquiry from one of the forum members and we thought our reply to him would be beneficial to the understanding of anyone interested in a tool setter.  For more information go to: http://www.cncneeds.com/

The original setter was made as simply as possible, using an off-the-shelf micro switch in a simple urethane housing.  As it turned out this setter is highly accurate, +/- .0005”, but only for pointed or center-cutting tools, tools that are able to hit the center of the micro switch plunger.  Due to the crowned plunger of the switch, when contacted off-center it causes the plunger to ‘rock over’ and therefore actually trigger at a slightly different height, on the order of a thou or so.  The original setter also was designed to be bolted to the table.  Originally the price was $89 but when we decided to discontinue it we put a special price on it at $49 to sell off the handful left in stock.  For tools that you can easily line up to hit the center of the switch’s plunger you can’t beat it!

We designed the TLOsetter II to address the shortcomings of the original setter.  This tool maintains high accuracy regardless of where the tool contacts the shaft therefore it can be used for any tool, any size, non-center-cutting, flycutters, facemills, etc.  The II also doesn’t depend on a micro switch, it has an Infrared Optical switch for superior accuracy, once again on the order of +/- .0008 regardless of the contact point, near dead zero (.0001) when contacted on center.  And one of the biggest improvements is that it is free-standing, it doesn’t have to be bolted down to the table, which allows it to easily be moved around by hand to position it beneath the cutting edge of the tool.  Imagine a 4” flycutter, instead of jogging the machine to get it in the exact spot of contact, all the operator does is move it by hand to the needed position.  So it’s a great tool but it came at the expense of quite a bit of precision in the machining of surfaces, designing and molding a new housing, addition of a stainless steel shaft, a honed bushing, the IR switch and its circuitry.  Put all that together and the price jumped to $359!  This tool is compatible with various Automatic Tool Changer touch-off routines.  We also furnish macros for both setters for the use of measuring and automatically entering the data in the Mach 3 Tool Table.
 Please note, our setters are designed to be used only with a Mach 3 controller.


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Promote and discuss your product / Tool Length Offset Tool Setter
« on: January 03, 2014, 12:34:05 PM »
In preparation for a new model TLOsetter, we are having a clearance sale on our Original model.  It is very accurate and simple to use.  Ideal for smaller diameter tools such as drills and center-cutting endmills.  This tool setter bolts to the table’s T-nuts.  We will supply socket head cap screws with the first two orders.

Originally, $89 USD, now available at only $49 USD, including ground shipment in the USA while supplies last.

Check it out at our website:  www.CNCneeds.com .  If you have any questions, use the Contact Form on the website.

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Andrew, the $89 model is a simple housed contact switch that the tool contacts directly.  It is highly accurate when used with drills and center-cutting end mills.
 We have added an additional setter to our line that works for virtually all tools, large and small, also highly accurate, it uses an IR switch that is activated by the tool’s contact with a shaft that in turn triggers the switch.  The second model is compatible with ATC touch-off routines. 
Both models use normally open circuitry and automatically enter the data directly in Mach 3’s tool table.  Please see our website for more details. 
http://www.cncneeds.com/

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Promote and discuss your product / New TLO setter
« on: June 30, 2013, 10:46:20 AM »
]We have spent the past eight months since the introduction of the original TLOsetter doing a lot of design, development, and testing of an improved model of a Tool Length Offset measuring device.  Coupling this with feedback from our current users, we are now able to offer a new product for your use to accurately and quickly measure and automatically record this data.

The original TLOsetter is still a great tool, highly accurate and a very economical way to set and record TLO’s but it is best used with center-cutting and pointed tools. The addition of the TLOsetter II increases functionality due to an increased diameter contact area so it can be used with virtually any tool, such as non-center-cutting endmills, flycutters or facemills, of any diameter. The TLOsetter II is also more convenient to use since it doesn’t need to be bolted to the table, it can simply be placed anywhere convenient, and is easily moved when measuring a tool that doesn’t have its lowest point at the center, such as an inserted facemill.  Furthermore, this new instrument is compatible with the touch-off routine that Automatic Tool Changers use.  Remember this device not only automatically measures the tool length but also automatically enters the data in the Mach3* Tool Table for automated use in all your G code programs.  *This device is made exclusively for use on systems using Mach3 controller software.

We are offering the TLOsetter II at an introductory price of $215.00 USD, continental USA shipping included.

 Photographs and detailed information are available on our website at www.CNCneeds.com.]

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sorry for the additional post - forgot to put the photo in the prior one :(


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