Mikron miTool: better production processes and higher profitability for rotary transfer machines

By using a tool monitoring system such as miTool by Mikron’s machining division, shops can save costs associated with  downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance. Best suited for rotary transfer machines, this system can improve production processes and profitability by adapting cutting tool parameters. This is results in an increase in quality and the need for fewer tool changes — and therefore less process interruption. Specialist article: Production Machining, Volume 22, Issue

The advantages of Mikron miTool

• Highest sensibility and quality of data points deliver the finest and exact monitoring curves
• Intuitive icon driven graphical interface for easiest use and monitoring by operators
• Intelligent algorithm for advanced process optimization and cutting tool wear identification
• Mikron miTool is able to storage data and history for each tool configuration and monitoring curve
• Dashboard with statistical overview for each tool allows the optimization of the entire production process
• Mikron miTool permits all modifications (set up, regulations…) without machine stop
• Automatic actions programmable for each channel e.g. save data in database, send notification, preventively stop the machine
• Perfectly integrated into Mikron high performance systems
• Intelligent algorithm for defined and optimal intervals to change several cutting tools leads to higher machine efficiency
• Attractive pricing and fast return of invest

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