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axes, short measurement loops, dual
measurement on all axes, consistent
isolation of the EDM area from heat
sources and the submerged working
area.
GF Machining Solutions exclusive
Automatic Wire Changer (AWC) two-
wire spool allows for fast, automatic
changing between different wires for
initial and finishing cuts.
CoroPlus™ Brings Con-
nectivity to Manufacturing
Plants
—Sandvik Coromant
Cutting tool and tooling systems
specialist Sandvik Coromant has
unveiled its CoroPlus™ suite of In-
dustrial Internet of Things (IIOT) solu-
tions aimed at helping manufacturers
prepare for Industry 4.0. The concept
is designed specifically to improve
the control of productivity and costs
through a combination of connected
machining and access to manufactur-
ing data and expert knowledge.
CoroPlus is the umbrella name
for a new platform of connected tools
and software; essentially comprising
technologies that can send and/or re-
ceive data. Sandvik says the concept
makes it possible to reduce data waste
and improve manufacturing processes,
from pre- to post-machining, through
the use of connected technology and
machining knowledge from Sandvik
Coromant.
The principal benefit for produc-
tion managers is that CoroPlus makes
it possible to optimize manufacturing
through better understanding and
insight into what’s happening in the
workshops and machining environ-
ment, on either a micro or macro level.
From a CAM programmer’s perspec-
tive, connection with accurate tool and
application data means that recom-
mendations can be adapted to specific
tasks. There are also advantages for
operators as machining processes can
be monitored remotely. Furthermore,
specific sensor-equipped tools can be
controlled to ensure that breakages are
avoided and performance is secured
with data intelligence collected live
throughout the machining process.