Presetting Solutions

Parlec Presetting Systems are the most advanced and precise presetters available. Featuring state-of-the-art tool measuring, inspection and data management solutions, our presetters increase efficiency, reduce down time and are supported by extensive applications, technical support, and a global service network.


Presetting

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ParleVision® CNC

Total automation and control!

For applications where total automation and control of the measuring and inspection process is desired.

ParleVision CNC offers total automation including auto positioning, auto focusing and auto indexing. These features, along with a library of automation routines, point-and-click creation of custom automation macros and incredible ease of use throughout the system, combine to create a system that can increase throughput of tools by up to 300 percent and ensure conformity and repeatability of the measuring and inspection process. ParleVision CNC utilizes Parlec’s high-resolution PSC camera and Parlec’s PGC Plus tool data management and communications software running on an Intel® Pentium® touch-screen control. A second, large flat LCD display is dedicated to the tool image.



SET IT AND FORGET IT! Automation of all supporting devices is possible in the ParleVision CNC system. Read and write ID tags, positioning, indexing, focusing, and height adjustment are only some of the possible capabilities.

Installing a fully automated measuring and inspection system can increase throughput by up to 300 percent. Payback on these systems is achieved in less than six months.

Imaging

  • High-resolution video camera utilizing smart camera technology with a 1/2” megapixel CMOS digital image sensor
  • The regulated LED lighting system in combination with the CMOS sensor produces the most accurate imaging solution available
  • High resolution imaging
  • Variable intensity LED Array for tool surface illumination provides high-resolution surface inspection of tool tip and cool, even lighting on a wide variety of surface finishes

Automation

  • Macro Builder allows visual “drag-and-drop” creation of automated tool measuring sequences
  • In the ParleVision CNC measuring system the macro is linked to an individual tool assembly for fully automated execution of simple and complex measuring operations
  • Auto calibration routine provides one-button system calibration and verification

Features

All of the features and functions of the ParleVision PGC Plus system AND:
  • 3-axis CNC automatic positioning control
  • Includes Parlec’s PGC Plus tool data management and communications software installed on an Intel® Pentium® based computer
  • Windows® 7 operating system
  • 10T/100T Ethernet card included. Systems are ready to be networked into the shop environment
  • USB, and Parallel ports
  • CD-ROM drive, 160GB hard drive or better, 2 GB RAM or better
  • Flat LCD touch screen monitor, external keyboard, mouse, mouse pad included




Full 3-Axis Automation

Easily viewed from the tool measuring screen, automation routines may be monitored, manipulated and modified quickly and easily.

Macro Builder for Complete Control of Automation

In addition to Parlec’s library of standard automation routines, Macro Builder provides a quick and easy method for creating complex automation routines. Modify existing routines or create new ones with drag-and-drop convenience. All ParleVision commands and functions are available as building blocks for your macro. Once a macro is created it may be attached to any tool record. Large description fields for each action guarantee that a macro will not only drive the automation, but also provide operators with work instructions and information on the current process being performed. Macros may be launched automatically by simply loading a tool or tool list. External scanning and data handling devices may also be used to trigger macros. Automation routines may be monitored, manipulated and modified quickly and easily.

Using Macro Builder for Process Control

Even in a non-automated system, Macro Builder may be used to help standardize the measuring and inspection process by documenting and linking work instructions to specific tool records. Easily viewed from the tool measuring screen, Macro Builder routines can provide operators with work instructions and information on the current process being performed. Comment fields enhance the process by allowing detailed instructions and descriptions that support the large icons and function names.



More Automation Options

Auto Focus / Auto Indexing

The ParleVision system offers additional automation options to enhance tool-measuring operations and bring consistency and control to the overall process.

The Auto Focus cycle allows the operator to position a tool edge to highest diameter, allowing maximum focus and greater repeatability, with the push of a button.

The Auto Indexing capability is used in conjunction with the Milling Cutter Routine to automatically measure multi-insert, symmetrical cutters. This option greatly reduces the time and operator interaction involved in measuring and adjusting face-milling cutters.

The HP Quick Change Spindle system is available on all Series 2500 machines. Auto-focus, auto-indexing, and integration to full 3-axis systems are available as well.