SiRiUS: Setting the Standards for Tool Presetting

Precision and Dynamics
SiRiUS: Setting the Standards
for Tool Presetting
automatic
economy
compact

SiRiUS A: The model for tool presetting
Newly designed, the SiRiUS A
sets the standards for modern
tool presetting.
Unequaled precision, optimum
repeatability, long-term stable
construction and an ergonomic
operation are the remarkable
features of this device.
To be used in the central tool
room for measuring and setting
simple and complex tools for
turning and milling where the
demands of accuracy and
repeatability are required.
Features:
Self-supporting designed measuring
and presetting machine with
high inherent stability. Solid cast
iron construction which will resist
environmental influences like oscillations
and vibrations.
The large rotary table, optionally
position-controlled, guarantees
high flexibility when mounting various
tool holders and toolholding
spindles without changing any
inserts or adaptors.
Motor-driven axis control in three
speeds with additional selective
one-hand operation provides a
manual and partly automatic operation
with or without nominal data.
The CNC drives in all levels
allow fully automatic measuring
processes, user-independent and
at any time reproducible without
machine know-how or setting
knowledge.
The driving control room offers a
maximum of operation comfort
and thus reduces operating errors
as well as the time needed.
The workshop-suitable design
through integrated measuring control
with industrial PC and standard
control cabinet fulfills all
requirements according to the
VDE, accident prevention, EMV
and CE guidelines.
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SiRiUS A:
Incredibly well
Selective one-hand operation for optional
single or common axis movement
Motor-driven axis positioning directly at the
workshop-suitable operation panel
Camera picture and control information
always at the measuring point
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SiRiUS E: The flexible solution for turning, drilling
and milling tools
The solid rotary table, the large
measuring ranges as well as the
variety of available options give
the SiRiUS E a whole host of
features which predetermine it
for tool presetting. The durable
mechanics as well as the precise
design combine low maintenance
costs, simple operation
and most accurate measuring
results.
Features:
Self-supporting designed presetter
with high inherent stability. Thus to
a great extent resistant against
environmental influences like oscillations
and vibrations.
The large rotary table guarantees
high flexibility when mounting
simultaneously various tool holders
and toolholding spindles without
changing any inserts or adaptors.
The fine adjustment free from
backlash via ready to hand placed
handwheels provides together with
the selective one-hand operation a
precise and quick positioning of
the axes.
The equipment is chosen -
according to the field of use and
the task - optionally with digital
display or workshop PC as well
as profile projector or highly precise
image processing.
Profile projector and digital display always
in view of the operator
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SiRiUS C: The compact alternative
In design and precision identical
to the large presetters, the
SiRiUS C/CR is a real alternative
for medium measuring ranges.
Long-term stable and very
accurate, this presetter is suitable
for the tool room as well
as for direct use in the manufacturing
line.
The most important
summarized:
The fine adjustment free from
backlash via ready to hand placed
handwheels provides together with
the selective one-hand operation a
precise and quick positioning of
the axes.
The equipment is chosen -
according to the field of use and
the task - optionally with digital
display or workshop PC as well as
profile projector or highly precise
image processing.
Stable desktop device, which
can be placed either on the
workbench or on the specially
designed TULRACK.
The ample adaptor bridge or the
optionally available rotary table
make possible to mount the
appropriate tool holder or toolholding
spindle.
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Superior technology of the SiRiUS series
Kelch has been providing solutions
to the demands of manufacturing
for 6 decades. Kelch
has performed indepth research
and development of all components
regarding hardware and
software of our products including
the new SiRiUS line of tool
presetters.
The development and production
of our products is located
at our main facility in Schorndorf
Germany.
SiRiUS tool presetters are an
excellent investment for the
customer who expects the
highest quality and return.
Durable and shop floor
suitable for minimal
investment
High availability and minor maintenance
expenditure are also superior
features of all SiRiUS presetters.
Control room SiRiUS A
„OmniMotion“ for
perfect ergonomics
The driving control column
(OmniMotion) is an absolute highlight
of all SiRiUS presetters and at the
same time a novelty with horizontal
presetters. No matter whether with
profile projector or image processing,
the operator always has all information
exactly there where it is required -
directly at the measuring point.
Horizontal presetters have the advantage
that the tool cutting edge is
always in one plain. This means that
the operator has easy access for the
necessary setting tasks.
This advantage on principal is even
strengthened if axis movement, spindle
function and rotary table operation
are executed directly in the measuring
position and if they can be controlled.
Even the input, selection or correction
of relevant data via the keys or trackball
happens with OmniMotion always
in the current position and in permanent
sight control of all functions.
OmniMotion perfects the user-friendliness
of horizontal presetters, minimizes
possible operating errors of the
control, increases the acceptance of
the operator and guarantees constant
accurate and reliable measuring
results.
All guideways are covered with metal
way covers. These covers protect all
axes against the accumulation of dirt,
oil, dust and swarf. Also provides stable
protection for the glass scales and
the drive shafts. Unintentional damage
of measuring components is almost
impossible.
Way Covers
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KELCH typical axis
layout for mechanical
precision
In tool measurement, it is well-known
that dynamic measuring deviations are
minimized if measuring normal and
measuring object sight out to each
other. If this comparator principle is
kept, the devices of the SiRiUS series
achieve highest mechanical precision.
Two precision guideways per axis on
an extremely wide guiding base make
room for the scales and the drive in
the center of the axes and thus in true
alignment to the tool cutting edge in
the measuring position.
Furthermore, the solid design made of
long-term stable cast iron is to a great
extent insensitive to temperature or
vibration influences. Further advantages
of the cast iron are the favorable
density of the material, the high design
strength as well as the avoidance of
the critical bimetal effect between the
presetter body and the linear guideway.
The sum of these and the variety of all
of the optional features are a guarantee
of the constant high mechanical
accuracy of the SiRiUS series. This
means finest measuring results in daily
use. Reliable and consistent for many
years in daily use.
Z axis SiRiUS-E
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World-Class components and accessories
Typical for horizontal presetters is the
rotary table, which allows the mounting
of several tool holders or toolholding
spindles. By this arrangement the
adaptor exchange can be eliminated
partly or totally and the mounting of
special tool holders is possible.
SiRiUS A and SiRiUS E have a 800
mm measuring range, very stable
rotary table made of ribbed gray cast
iron. The table is lifted and lowered by
an integrated clamping cylinder pneumatically.
The crown geared Hirth ring
pair with 6° pitch serves for micrometer
precise positioning.
Modular precision spindle for highest
repeatability when exchanging different
insert modules quickly in just one base
module.
Highly precise and individual
- Tool holders and
toolholding spindles
Highest concentricity, pneumatic functions
and operations for manual or
automatic measuring are the features
of all high-precision spindles from
KELCH. All SiRiUS presetters can be
equipped optionally with:
• Modular precision spindle
• Universal toolholding spindle
• Fixed tool holders
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Universal spindle adaptor with pneumatic
clamping to insert the tool taper.
Universal tool holding spindle and fixed tool holders in different versions
for all kind of milling, drilling and turning tools with repeatable interface.
Measuring:
Mechanical, Optically
or Automatically
The intelligent image processing MEGAVISION with
its still unique, true telecentric objective allows automatic
measuring with user-independent reproducible
measuring results
A solid base for all SiRiUS devices is
the specially developed optic carrier
with integrated handwheel as a central
element of the setting process.
High quality profile projectors with 150
mm or 250 mm focusing screen diameter
and 10x, 20x or manifold magnifications
draw a sharp picture of the tool
cutting edge.
As third linear axis for turning tools the
distance measure related to the turning
center is often required. This can be measured
at the SIRIUS presetters mechanically
with a dial indicator or via the image
processing.
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Extremely intelligent: The measuring electronics
KELCH PICO LCD
EASY Direct Link
Integrated intelligent digital electronics
for uncomplicated evaluation
of the setting and measuring
values. Comfortable display of all
program functions via key stroke.
Suitable for the toolroom. Pico is a
practical user friendly control.
EASY Data Manager
The efficient tool management
directly at the presetter ensures
the organized access to all relevant
data of the tool with just one
database. The EASY Data
Manager includes the full functionality
of the market leader TDM and
is at any time scaleable - from the
single place up to group solutions.
Direct access to the external database
of the TDM tool management
by Walter Informationssysteme.
No file transfer via associated network
drives necessary.
Simultaneous data access without
double data existence. Therefore,
reduction of error sources.
KELCH EASY-WebSet
The new generation of the KELCH
measuring control for presetters
offers additional advantages -
especially with regard to a userfriendly,
quick operation: A comfortable
measuring control based
on the graphic operating system
Windows ® .
A graphic-oriented user surface,
consequently designed in consideration
of the optimum positioning
of all elements. The intuitive operation
for the complete software on
just two screens allows a short
training. The KELCH Explorer
gives an optimum overview of all
correlations in the data management.
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First-Class-Service by KELCH
Customer service
System partner
KELCH
As a base for the rational production
KELCH offers units, which
perfectly fit with each other, round
the machine tool up to complete
toolroom equipment:
• Tool holders and systems
• Machine spindles
• Automatic tool changers
• Presetters
• Measuring and inspection
devices
• Cleaning and assembly devices
• TUL transport and storage systems
Optimum care before, during and
after the investment is self-evident.
Our full service includes:
• Training at the KELCH Training
Center or directly at the customer
• Comprehensive service and
maintenance contracts
• Regular update service for software
System partner
KELCH
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Precision and Dynamics
SiRiUS Series – Technical Description
SiRiUS A SiRiUS E SiRiUS C/CR
Design • Self-supporting structure • Self-supporting structure • Desktop device
Integrated control cabinet Integrated control cabinet optional on TULRACK II
• Rotary table Ø 800 mm • Rotary table Ø 800 mm • Optional rotary table
pneumatic pneumatic Ø 700 mm, pneumatic
Drive • 2 axes CNC • 2 axes manual • 2 axes manual
Quick adjustment • CNC, motor-driven or • Selective one-hand • Selective one-hand
selective one-hand operation operation operation
Fine adjustment • µ-precise with CNC or • µ-precise with ergonomically • µ-precise with ergonomically
electronic handwheels arranged handwheels over arranged handwheels over
over the whole measuring range the whole measuring range the whole measuring range
Toolholding • Rotary table Ø 800 mm • Rotary table Ø 800 mm • Mounting bridge (SiRiUS C)
Pneumatic clamping Pneumatic clamping • Rotary table Ø 700 mm,
and lifting and lifting pneumatic (SiRiUS CR)
• Universal precision spindles • Universal precision spindles • Universal precision spindles
manual or CNC manual manual
• Modular precision spindles • Modular precision spindles • Modular precision spindles
manual or CNC manual manual
• Fixed tool holders for • Fixed tool holders for • Fixed tool holders for
turning tools turning tools turning tools
Cutting edge • Image processing • Profile projector or • Profile projector or
inspection KELCH MEGAVISION image processing image processing
KELCH MEGAVISION
KELCH MEGAVISION
Measuring control • EASY-WebSet on • Digital display PICO-LCD • Digital display PICO-LCD
industrial PC or EASY-WebSet on or EASY-WebSet on
workshop PC
workshop PC
Measuring ranges • X = 520 mm ø • X = 520 mm ø • X = 520 mm ø
Z = 500 / 800 mm Z = 500 / 800 mm Z = 370 mm
Dimensions
max. L x W x H • 2440 x 1150 x 1760 mm • 2440 x 1150 x 1760 mm • 1380 x 1040 x 1740 mm
Weight • 1300 kg • 1200 kg • 650 kg
Sales Partner:
Technical modifications subject to change without notice
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Kelch GmbH + Co. KG • POB 1440 • D - 73604 Schorndorf • Phone (+49) 7181/925-0 • Fax (+49) 7181/925-250 • info@kelch.de • www.kelch.de