The OTT Power-Check 2, the industry’s leading drawbar force gauge, now integrates seamlessly with VibePro 10. This powerful combination now allows manufacturers and maintenance teams to measure, transmit, store, and trend spindle clamping force data directly within the VibePro 10 predictive maintenance platform. With drawbar force measurements, vibration and machine condition monitoring data all in one system, users will get a complete picture of the spindle’s performance and health.
Routing testing of a drawbar helps identify developing issues with the retention knob, tool-clamping and the drawbar itself, before they lead to costly failures.
Drawbar pull force is critical for both tool retention and overall spindle performance. Reduced clamping force can lead to the following issues:
Routing clamping monitoring allows for early wear detection which helps extend spindle and drawbar life. It also helps make sure you are maintaining OEM clamping force specifications.
This all leads to reduced downtime, improved part quality, along with greater confidence in machine performance.
Supports Common Taper Standards: HSK, CAT/SK, KM, Big Plus, and Capto/PSC
The Power-Check 2 spindle clamp force tester is ideal for many applications including:
Ideal for existing VibePro 10 users looking to add drawbar force monitoring to their current predictive maintenance program.
Includes the Power-Check 2 Drawbar Force Gauge, required adapters, GTI BLE Interface, and VibePro 10 Monitoring System. This configuration is ideal for new deployments seeking a comprehensive spindle condition monitoring solution.
Available for HSK, CAT/SK, KM, BIG PLUS®, and Capto/PSC spindle interfaces.
Improve spindle reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and gain greater visibility into tool-clamping performance
with the OTT Power-Check 2 and VibePro 10.
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Also known as tool retention force, drawbar pull force is the clamping force that holds a toolholder in a machine spindle.
Insufficient drawbar force this can cause many undesirable issues. These include tool movement, vibration, poor part quality, excessive spindle wear, and increased machine downtime.
Power-Check 2 is a drawbar force gage that captures drawbar force measurements that are transmitted into VibePro. The data is stored, trended, and can be reviewed over time. This helps maintenance teams identify weakening clamping force early – before it leads to spindle performance problems or unplanned downtime.
Power-Check 2 captures drawbar force measurements that are transmitted into VibePro. The data is stored, trended, and can be reviewed over time. This helps maintenance teams identify weakening clamping force early – before it leads to spindle performance problems or unplanned downtime.
Low drawbar force can contribute to several issues such as poor tool retention, toolholder movement, cutting instability, chatter, reduced accuracy, poor surface finish, and accelerated spindle or tooling wear.
Testing frequency depends on many factors including machine utilization, operating conditions, production requirements, and internal maintenance practices. Many teams will conduct drawbar force testing as part of a preventive or predictive maintenance program.
Power-Check 2 supports HSK, CAT/SK, KM, BIG PLUS®, and Capto/PSC spindle interfaces.
Yes. Existing VibePro 10 users can add the Power-Check 2 Gauge Kit with adapters and the GTI BLE Interface to add clamping force monitoring to their current setup.
No. While it is useful for troubleshooting tool-clamping issues, Power-Check 2 is also valuable for routine inspections, reliability programs, machine acceptance checks, and long-term spindle performance monitoring.
Power-Check 2 is useful for maintenance teams, reliability engineers, CNC supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and service teams responsible for spindle performance, machine uptime, and part quality.
Power-Check 2 measurements can be logged and exported for further analysis, maintenance documentation, trend review, and performance benchmarking.
Yes. Proper tool retention supports machining stability, accuracy, and surface finish. A loss of clamping force can increase the risk of tool movement, chatter, and dimensional variation.
Yes. Routine pull-force testing helps verify whether spindle clamping force remains aligned with OEM specifications or internal maintenance standards.
Trending helps reveal gradual changes that may not be obvious from a single measurement. This can support earlier maintenance decisions and reduce the risk of unexpected spindle or clamping system issues.
Yes. Power-Check 2 is designed for CNC spindle applications where tool retention, spindle reliability, and consistent clamping force are important to machining performance.
