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User-frendly functionality features control units

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Feb 11, 2004

Machine tool control systems, encoders and 1-6 axis digital read out systems will satisfy most metal cutting needs, says a MACH 2004 exhibitor.

The MACH 2004 display being mounted by Acu-Rite will highlight the company's prowess as a supplier of one-/six-axis DROs and accompanying precision glass linear encoders, as well as its Millpwr 2.5-/three-axis CNC system designed for knee-type milling machines.

With a trio of digital readouts, the company can satisfy most metalcutting needs with its series 100, 200 and 300 one- to three-axis DROs.

From the compact one-/two-axis series 100, through to the top-of-the-range 300M and 300T one- to six-axis vision readouts, all Acu-Rite systems are characterised by powerful yet user-friendly functionality.

The DRO 100 features zero reset, absolute/incremental display, radius and diameter conversion as well as Inch/metric conversion, shrinkage/expansion multiplier, auto scale resolution sensing and automatic linear error compensation.

Available in several versions, the Acu-Rite DRO 200's capability to substantially increase productivity levels is ensured by the use of powerful features to suit the task in hand: * Milling - full and partial bolt hole calculations, centreline calculation, single tool diameter compensation and electronic edge finder input; * Grinding - radius/diameter conversion, preset capability and near zero warning; * Turning - radius/diameter conversion, nine-tool offset library, axis lock function for tool offset qualification; and * EDM - When in EDM mode, current position, maximum depth reached and the target depth are shown simultaneously on the three-axis displays.

A dwell function delays the retract for a period of time or until spark out occurs to produce a better finish, and a reverse fault detection function will help to prevent the electrode from creeping up out of the bath during a burn cycle.

With the Position-Trac (Trademark) distance encoded reference marks on Acu-Rite glass linear encoders (as standard, available in varying lengths and with resolutions from 0.5 to 10 microns), users are provided with accurate and fast location of workpiece absolute zero.

Position-Trac functionality is also provided as standard on the series 200, as it is on the VRO 300 series which has built a reputation in the milling and turning markets (300M and 300T, respectively) through a series of features that set this vision system apart from its competitors.

For instance, program input of up to 999 blocks can be by teach/learn or by direct entry from drawing, with relevant tools being held in a 99-tool library.

Also, the systems boast canned functions embracing tool selection and bolt hole routines, for example.

And there is a calculator with four arithmetical and trigonometric functions.

Also on show will be the Acu-Rite Millpwr CNC, a cost-effective CNC ideal for intuitive knee-type milling operations.

The Millpwr display will highlight Millpwr's user-friendliness and its ability to handle even the most complex job with little or no programming experience.

MACH 2004 - 19-23 April - NEC Birmingham, UK.

Hall: 5 Stand: 5640.