Catch The Breaks Before They Break You

“The first day we installed the unit, it stopped the machine twice for a broken tool, thereby, paying for itself the first day.” - CNC machine shop Owner -

If you do automatic or unattended machining, you know the problems caused by a broken tool. Left undetected, the typical result can be a combination of broken tooling, scrap parts, machine damage and downtime. Positive Contact Tool Sensors provide you with a solution to protect your profits and catch the tool break when it occurs. It’s a simple, affordable and practical solution for tool monitoring on unattended machining centers, transfer machines, screw machines, CNC lathes and a countless number of special purpose machines. LEARN MORE

Over 80% of PCS users surveyed report a Return On Investment in less than one month, and over 40% report a Return on Investment in less than one week!

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Broken Tool Detection Systems

Simple • Affordable • Reliable

PCS-350 System

Brushless Tool Check (CANopen® able)

PCS-ER+ System

CANopen® Brushless Tool Check

PCS-100 System

Mechanically Adjustable Tool Monitor

PCS-250 System

Electronically Programmable Tool Monitor

PCS-100-AP Sensor

Mechanically Adjustable Pressurized Tool Sensor

PCS-250-AP Sensor

Electronically Programmable Pressurized Tool Sensor

The PCS-100 System is our best-selling tool monitoring system and is America’s #1 Broken Tool Sensor. Its ease of set-up, reasonable price, performance and repair options make it like no other tool monitor available. The PCS-250 System is preferable when additional diagnostics are required, or when the use of an electronically programmable “teach” sensor is required. The PCS-100-AP and PCS-250-AP are optionally available with Air Pressurized (AP) sensors for use in the most extreme cutting tool environments.

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