Load Controls Introduces UPC-MB Universal Power Cell

Feb. 2, 2021
The UPC-MB Universal Power Cell with Modbus is a fast, accurate and flexible sensor for machine tool operations and offers a new way for manufacturers to optimize discrete manufacturing cycle times.

Load Controls, Inc introduces the UPC-MB Universal Power Cell with Modbus. The UPC-MB Universal Power Cell with Modbus is a fast, accurate and flexible sensor for machine tool operations and offers a new way for manufacturers to optimize discrete manufacturing cycle times, according to the company.

The UPC-MB Universal Power Cell:

• Enables real-time machine tool sensing for changing workloads, tool sizes, wear and conditions.

• Provides feedback to optimize cutting speeds and feed rate, leading to over 50% improvements in cycle times.

• Eliminates downtime through early detection of tool wear.

• Is reportedly over 10 times more sensitive than other sensors.