Sandvik Coromant has released CoroTurn Plus, a sensorised turning adaptor designed to provide real-time visibility and support process control in turning operations.
The system captures cutting forces, vibration, chatter and in-cut status, enabling operators to monitor performance and respond to variation during machining.
CoroTurn Plus operates with two levels of digital capability. When used with CoroPlus Viewer, it provides real-time data to support operator decisions. When integrated with CoroPlus Connected, the same data can be used to trigger machine-level protective actions within defined limits.
The system streams live data to a PC or tablet, allowing operators to track conditions during machining and identify deviations from established parameters. Alerts and visualisation tools support intervention where required, while recorded data can be reviewed to support fault finding and process improvement.
Tool condition monitoring also enables identification of insert wear trends, supporting planned replacement and reducing the likelihood of unplanned downtime.
For machine-integrated control, the system connects directly to the machine’s NC. Limits for load, vibration and chatter can be set in software or via NC code, with the machine able to initiate protective actions where thresholds are exceeded.
Additional functions include feed rate and cutting speed overrides for in-process adjustment, along with data tracking linked to component position to support diagnostics and repeatability.
Industrialised features include automatic connection and disconnection from the bar, system checks prior to machining, and start and stop control of data recording.
“With CoroTurn Plus we visualize hidden behavior in the cut into clear signals, so teams can recognize material variation, tool wear and process instability as they happen,” says Åke Åxner, global project manager – machine integration at Sandvik Coromant.
“In combination with CoroPlus Connected, the control makes protective decisions, stopping, retracting and resuming within defined limits, which reduces unplanned downtime and increases overall machine utilization.”
“Sensorized tooling is the most practical bridge into more advanced automation because it turns raw signals into safe, machine enforced actions,” says Leland Bailey, project manager at Sandvik Coromant.
“By capturing high resolution cut data and connecting it directly to the control, teams enable unmanned windows, reduce downtime, pinpoint insert end of life and institutionalize best practice, while clear, actionable visuals help operators at every experience level make safe, confident decisions.”