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News Release from: Datron Dynamics | Subject: Windows-based control software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2008
Software updated for high speed
machining centres
For its high speed machining centres operating with spindle speeds of up to 60,000 rev/min, Datron has released Version 8 of the Windows control software.
Datron Dynamics has released Version 8 of its Windows-based control software Already intuitive due to its familiar Windows foundation, Datron has added industry-first capabilities to the controller for the company's line of 60,000 rev/min high-speed machining centers
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Nov 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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A User Administration function allows for the creation of users and groups.
The specific rights defined for each user group can be applied to individual users - making it possible to restrict access to critical functions for certain users or groups.
For example, a particular operator (or shift) could be allowed to load and execute macro programs but not modify them.
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* Libraries function - new to Version 8 is a Libraries function where operators can create their own libraries consisting of multiple macros.
The libraries can be directly accessed via the menu bar or by using shortcut keys.
The libraries can also be accessed from the main menu.
The library is useful if operators use certain functions over and over but don't want to include them in their main program.
* Ethernet - since Version 8 makes use of Ethernet, communication has increased from 300 vectors/s to 2800 vectors/s.
With an optional second Ethernet port, Datron is able to perform Remote Diagnostics so that service issues are solved quicker and training can be conducted via Internet using Netviewer.
A New Start/End Macro is able to run automatically before and after the execution of a program.
For example, for projects that require vacuum workholding, the macro can insure that the vacuum pressure is checked before the machining begins and turned off when the part is competed.
In Version 8, tool changing cycles have been optimised.
Machine data is automatically backed up at the start and end of a program or whenever the program is altered - and multiple consecutive states can be saved.
* Measuring zone definition - the Version 8 software features a Macro Polygon function that allows users to define a measuring zone that includes restricted areas.
These areas are ignored during the probing or measuring process that allows for the surface scanning of complex shapes and odd-shaped parts.
By avoiding areas with geometry like pockets and cavities the time required for surface scanning and measurement can be reduced.
Two additional functions include a Search and Replace function in the macro editor and Math Algorithms can be performed within each command line and input field (this includes conversions for mm to inches and visa versa).
Datron Dynamics is the North American distributor for Datron Electronic, a German technology firm established in 1969.
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