What is ActiveEdge and how can it benefit you ?
ActiveEdge is a unique type of boring tool developed by Rigibore. It automates the adjustment of the cutting edge. It does this using low level radio frequency to transmit the adjustment value required to reach the target diameter. Adjustment is possible to one micron on diameter.
It becomes part of a ‘closed-loop’ process when used to automate the boring operation.
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 maintained simply with no additional service charges.
Automated, wireless, micron-accurate boring tool adjustments
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Up to seven cutting edges on one boring tool – custom designed and manufactured for your specific application – fewer tools required saving time and cost
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Each cutting edge is independently adjustable based on in process measurement data – ensuring accuracy & reducing scrap
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Reduce cycle time – the tool is adjusted in the machine without operator intervention – tangible ROI and improved operator safety
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Maximise insert life & monitor cutting edge adjustments – continuous process improvement
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 has always been the design and manufacture of custom or special tools and we developed ActiveEdge to be a custom solution for single cutting edge 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.
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