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Vertical machining centres (VMC)
News Release from: Anilam | Subject: 6000i Series CNC
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 March 2008
VMC uses the power of the Anilam 6000i
CNC system
The Anilam multi-axis 6000i Series CNC highlights the unbeatable cost-to-performance ratio in machine control that is increasingly gaining approval by OEMs and importers of vertical machining centres
Featuring a networking capability that boasts auto-sensing at 100Mbit/sec for data transmission, the 6000i CNC produces significant improvements in programme verification with block cycle times of 0.5milli-sec compared to the usual 3milli-sec! Probing functionality for all industry-standard probes is standard and the probe cycles are easy to use through a graphical/conversational screen After a cycle is selected, the appropriate variables are input via simple question and answer routines
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 31 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Tool probe calibration.
* Tool length and diameter offset preset.
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* Manual tool length and diameter measurement (for special tools).
* Tool breakage, length and diameter wear detection.
Workpiece measurement cycles embrace:.
* Edge find - single surface measure/edge.
* Corner out/in - outside/inside part corner find.
* In/out boss - inside/outside hole or boss find.
* In/out web - inside/outside web or slot find.
* Probe move - protected positioning.
* Skew comp - skew error compensation or angle find.
The control combines the Anilam conversational Machinist's Language programming routines with G Code programming to create a CNC that has an unrivalled level of functionality and user-friendliness within a single system.
It has enhanced solid model, and 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.
The 6000i DXF converter takes advantage of NC kernel features to provide an elegant, useful interface characterised by powerful yet easy-to-use softkey functionality - for example, polynominal-based interpolation, monitoring of dynamic contour deviation, high speed filters and look-ahead.
The control is supplied as a complete OEM package with a range of nine axis motors rated from 3Nm to 20.5Nm and ten spindle motors covering the power range 4.5kW to 22kW.
These suit the high traverse speeds of up to 30m/min and the up to 10,000revs/min spindle speeds common on such machines.
Ecodyn motors that use less current and provide more torque than alternatives can also be supplied.
The system boasts a powerful Celeron 400 MHz processor and 512Mbytes of RAM (128 cache), plus a 12inch TFT screen.
It also features 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:.
* Irregular pockets - a simple routine of prompts produces clearances of irregular shapes.
* Geometry - the geometry calculator, for determining points, lines and circles, automatically forms the programme foundation.
* Bolt hole pattern and drill cycles are created by simple question and answer routines.
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