Automated Boring Solutions

ActiveEdge - Automatically adjustable boring tools

MAXIMISE OUTPUT. MINIMISE DOWNTIME.

ActiveEdge is Rigibore’s closed-loop boring system that automatically adjusts the cutting edge inside the machine, using measurement data from a gauge or probe to deliver consistent micron-level accuracy, reduced scrap and higher spindle-up time.

Do you have the following problems ? Trial cuts increasing cycle time, operator intervention causing variability and driving scrap and rework.  ActiveEdge removes this bottleneck.

Automating the adjustment process delivers increased productivity, lower production costs & improved operator safety.

ActiveEdge is micron accurate, integrates with the machine control, uses replaceable cartridges to ISO standard, does not require operators to enter the machine to adjust the cutting edge and can be easily maintained with no additional service charges.

 

 

Automated, wireless, micron-accurate boring tool adjustments

Real closed-loop boring – automatically adjusts the diameter using in-process measurement and probing.

Micron-level accuracy – Adjustments as fine as 1 micron on diameter.

Reduced scrap & rework – get the correct size on the first cut not the fifth.

Higher spindle-up time – No manual intervention, no machine stops and faster cycle times.

Multi-edge capability for complex bores – Rigibore specialises in combination, custom designed and manufactured boring tools specific to your application.

What type of tooling is available with ActiveEdge technology?

ActiveEdge technology can be used in different types of tooling making it a very flexible solution and the only boring tools that can be fully automated to allow for ‘closed-loop’ boring.

Custom or Special Tooling

Rigibore’s specialty is the design and manufacture of custom or special tools and we developed ActiveEdge to be a custom solution for single or multi-edge, combination boring tools.

We can build up to seven ActiveEdge cartridges into one tool and each cartridge is independently adjustable.  ActiveEdge cartridges take standard ISO inserts.

We have manufactured custom ActiveEdge boring tools for many different applications.

 

 

Standard Modules for Large Diameter Boring

An ActiveEdge module to be used on large diameter flanges is available in our Nexus range of tooling.

A specially designed module holding an ActiveEdge cartridge can be mounted on standard aluminium flanges (available in 5 sizes) covering a range from 275mm-1020mm.   A counter-weight or balance block is mounted on the other end of the flange or a module can be made to hold an ISO cartridge so that a semi-finish cut can be made with the same tool as the finish cut with ActiveEdge.

Read more about ActiveEdge Nexus