Sandvik Coromant has launched CoroTurn Plus, a sensor-equipped turning adaptor designed to provide real-time process visibility, improve machining stability and support higher levels of automation in turning applications.
The new system enables manufacturers to monitor cutting forces, vibration, chatter and in-cut status in real time, helping operators identify process instability, material variation and tool wear before they impact productivity or component quality. By making machining conditions visible during the cut, CoroTurn Plus is intended to improve process security, reduce waste and support more consistent production.
CoroTurn Plus combines sensor-integrated tooling with two levels of digital capability. When used with CoroPlus Viewer, the system provides live visualisation of machining data via a PC or tablet, allowing operators to track performance trends, receive audible alerts when limits are exceeded and review deviations for faster root-cause analysis. The platform also enables teams to identify insert wear trends more accurately, helping optimise tool life while avoiding unplanned downtime.
For higher levels of automation, CoroTurn Plus integrates with CoroPlus Connected and the machine’s NC control system. Users can define vibration, chatter and load limits directly in the software or NC code. If those limits are exceeded, the machine can automatically trigger protective actions such as stopping, retracting or resuming the process to protect tooling, components and equipment.
According to Åke Åxner, global project manager for machine integration, the technology transforms hidden cutting behaviour into clear process signals, enabling manufacturers to detect instability and react immediately. Product manager Leland Bailey adds that sensor-based tooling provides a practical route towards more advanced automation by converting machining data into safe, machine-controlled actions.
By combining live process monitoring with machine-level integration, CoroTurn Plus aims to support unmanned machining, improve machine utilisation and deliver greater consistency across turning operations.
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