PCS Tool Sensor Selection
Allora manufactures two types of Positive Contact Sensors for monitoring broken tools: the PCS-100. 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.
PCS-100 System: Mechanically Adjustable Tool Monitor
System
A complete PCS-100 System consists of one PCS-100 Positive Contact Sensor, one SCU-100 Sensor Control Unit, one 5M Sensor Cable and one Clamping Sleeve.
Applications
Broken Tools: Check cylindrical shank tools such as drills, taps, reamers and end mills.
Other Monitoring: Feed completion monitoring, feature presence monitoring, free space monitoring.
Machines
Machining centers, CNC lathes, transfer machines, special purpose machines and assembly machines.