Caron Sensor System Monitors Excessive Bar Feeder Vibrations

Caron Engineering’s DTect-IT product features robust vibration detection and monitoring capabilities designed to identify and respond to excessive bar feeder vibration before it impacts part quality or machine health.

DTect-IT features a real-time monitoring and correction system that detects excessive vibration at the spindle and takes immediate corrective action before part quality is affected.

DTect-IT uses a high-resolution vibration sensor mounted on the main spindle to continuously monitor vibration signals during cutting. When vibration exceeds user-defined thresholds:

• Automatic Spindle RPM Adjustments – The system signals the CNC to reduce spindle rpm incrementally until vibration falls within acceptable levels — keeping the process within tolerance and preserving part quality.
• Emergency Stop Capability – If excessive vibration cannot be corrected through rpm adjustments, DTect-IT commands the CNC to stop, preventing equipment damage and unnecessary scrap.

Key features of the system include:

• Customizable Vibration Thresholds – Set user-defined vibration limits to trigger alerts or automated actions.
• Data Logging and Analysis – Record vibration trends for predictive maintenance and process improvement.
• Seamless Integration – Compatible with a wide range of CNC lathes and bar feeder systems.
• Enhanced Part Quality – Detects and mitigates vibration before it impacts surface finish or dimensional accuracy.
• Reduced Scrap Rates – Prevents full-bar scrap by identifying problematic material early in the process.
• Extended Machine Life – Protects critical components by minimizing vibration-induced stress.
• Increased Efficiency – Automated corrections reduce operator intervention and increase uptime.
• User-Friendly Interface – Simplified setup and intuitive monitoring tools require minimal training.

DTect-IT is not limited to bar feeder applications. As a powerful CNC sensor analysis platform, it supports a wide variety of sensor types — including vibration, strain, power, analog and metrology inputs — giving manufacturers the ability to monitor, analyze and react to a broad range of machining conditions in real time.