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News Release from: ACI (UK) | Subject: Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 April 2004
CNC features easy-to-use functionality
Conversationalist programming routines combined with G Code programming has created a CNC that has an unrivalled level of performance and user-friendliness within a single system.
To meet increased demand, the latest batch of Semco MCV 300 Mini Mill vertical machining centres has been ordered with Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC systems from control and measurement specialist ACI Europe Ordered by Semco Machine Tools' managing director Barry Main "because Anilam's digital control package combines best-in-class and easy-to-use functionality with cost-effectiveness", the 6000 Series combines Anilam's conversational Machinist's Language programming routines with G Code programming to create a CNC that has an unrivalled level of performance and user-friendliness within a single system
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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With X, Y and Z axes travels of 610mm by 305mm by 460mm, and a 5.5/7.5kW motor producing spindle speeds of 8,000/10,000 revs/min, the MCV 300 Mini Mill has rapid traverse rates of 20m/min in X and Y axes, and 18m/min in Z.
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Coupled with the use of meehanite casting and rigid box-way structure, the machine provides a level of capability to suit every size of company - and budget - and Barry Main's view is that the use of the Anilam 6000 Series CNC further enhances the machine's reputation.
The CNC boasts a powerful 586 DX4 133 PC processor and 16 Mbytes of RAM, plus a 12 inch TFT screen.
The control has enhanced mould and die capability (scaling, mirror image, modal corner rounding/chamfering, for example) as well as a host of canned cycles including mould rotation and draft angle.
It also features a CAM programming mode for interactive programming using icons (moves shown as they are being programmed), menu-driven tooling, tool compensation and interference checking, as well as built-in post-processor.
Simulation graphic functions embrace rapid, feed and compensated moves (colour differentiated) isometric views, auto part fit, window zoom and static tool display, for instance.
Canned cycles include: a.
Irregular pockets - a simple routine of prompts produces clearances of irregular shapes; a.
Geometry - the geometry calculator, for determining points, lines and circles, automatically forms the program foundation; and a.
Bolt hole pattern and drill cycles are created by simple question and answer routines.
The control also features Anilam's Integral Programmable Intelligence, so there is no need for a separate PLC unit and, compared to older CNC systems accompanied by a separate bank of drives, these are now housed in one compact module.
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