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News Release from: ACI (UK) | Subject: Anilam 4200T CNC
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 May 2005
Modern control retrofit revitalises CNC
VTL
Retrofitting a modern CNC to a Lance vertical borer in place of defunct system, has returned the VTL to 'as good as new' in terms of performance, accuracy and reliability.
By simply retrofitting an Anilam 4200T CNC to a Lance vertical borer in place of defunct GE 1050 system, CSD Controls (UK) have returned the VTL to as good as new in terms of performance, accuracy and reliability Established in 1994 by Colin Munn and Simon Hopkins, Malvern (Worcs) based CSD is an authorised Anilam retrofitter and over the years has specialised in breathing new life into machines of all types and sizes - "Often the types that other companies do not like to tackle," according to co-director Colin Munn
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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He continues: "Our focus is control retrofitting and electrical re-engineering, but we do also carry out mechanical conversions and updates when required - it depends on what the customer wants".
"But our reputation has been built on supplying cost-effective control system solutions, and the Lance VTL was no exception." In addition to supplying new drives for the spindle and axes, the retrofit of the Anilam 4200T CNC was described by Munn as a 'straightforward' application.
With G code input with full text editor for cut, paste, search and replace, for example, plus interactive conversational G code help graphics and CAM programming, the Anilam 4200T CNC also features constant surface speed as standard feature, to help guarantee consistent surface finish and extended tool life.
The 4200T can run in several operational modes, including teach mode achieved via single or dual handwheel operation with dual axis interpolation.
Program utilities include create, delete/undelete, list, copy, rename and print, and the system's user-friendliness is prompted by full-screen editing and conversational help menu.
"We find that all our customers comment on the user-friendliness of the Anilam systems," adds Munn, "Especially first-time CNC users".
"Another major factor in favour of these CNCs is the fact that Anilam's technical and applications support is excellent - this is very important when customers are new to CNC.".
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