Adapted collet chuck can measure machining forces through an app

Centro-P featuring Spike assist from Ceratizit is a precision collet chuck that has been upgraded to an intelligent adapter using the latest sensor technology.

Until now, machine operators could only interpret machining forces by experience, noise or feeling. With Ceratizit’s intelligent adapter, these forces can be measured directly at the adapter and visualised via an app.

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