LTS

Renishaw LTS is a single-axis (+Z) hard-wired contact-type tool length measurement system that offers high precision, exceptional durability, and excellent resistance to interference. Designed specifically for machining centers, it enables automatic tool length setting, tool breakage detection, and thermal runout compensation, providing an efficient tool length management solution for precision machining and automated production lines.

Core Features and Design 
● Primary Applications: Tool length measurement, tool breakage detection, thermal runout compensation (dedicated to single-axis Z-Axis) Renishaw 
● Detection Principle: Contact-triggered, sliding bearing structure, stable triggering, long service life Renishaw 
● Signal Transmission: Wired connection (7-pin shielded cable), interference-free, no distance limitations Renishaw 
● Mounting: Can be mounted vertically or horizontally on the worktable; compatible with various machining center layouts. Renishaw 
● Protection Design: IPX6/IPX8 sealed; integrated air-blowing system; resistant to coolant, chips, and vibration. Renishaw 
● Power Supply: 12–30 VDC; integrated interface connects directly to the machine tool controller; no additional modules required. Renishaw 
Technical Specifications

Key Features and Applications
1. Automatic Tool Length Setting
Automatically measures tool length and directly updates the machine’s tool offset, increasing efficiency by 9–10 times compared to manual tool setting
Eliminates human error, ensures dimensional consistency in batch processing, and reduces scrap and rework
2. Tool Breakage Detection
Quickly detects whether tools are broken or missing before or after machining; capable of detecting micro-tools as small as ø0.1 mm
Immediately triggers an alarm and stops the machine upon tool breakage, protecting the machine tool and workpiece and preventing batch scrap
3. Thermal Deformation Compensation
Real-time monitoring of tool thermal expansion during machining; automatically compensates for thermal deformation to maintain stable long-term machining accuracy
4. Typical Applications
Vertical/horizontal machining centers, gantry machining centers, high-speed machining centers
High-precision, highly automated machining for precision molds, 3C electronics, medical devices, aerospace, and more
Management of breakage-prone, high-precision tools such as micro drills, small-diameter end mills, and carbide tools
Core Advantages
Ultra-high precision: 0.75 μm 2σ repeatability, meeting the stringent requirements of precision machining
Extreme Durability: Sliding bearings + IPX8 rating + integrated air-blowing system ensure long-term stable operation in harsh workshop environments
Exceptional Interference Resistance: Wired connection + anti-false-trigger design, unaffected by vibration, chips, and coolant
Flexible Installation: Vertical/horizontal mounting, does not occupy machining space, compatible with various machine tool layouts
Simple Integration: Direct connection to the machine tool controller; compatible with all major CNC systems; mature and user-friendly macro programs
High Cost-Effectiveness: Dedicated single-axis design focused on tool length management; more economical and efficient than 3D tool setters (e.g., TS27R)