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News Release from: Fanuc GE CNC UK | Subject: 30i and 31i-A5 CNC controllers
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 September 2007
CNCs manage 5-axis free-form machining
High-performance CNC controllers introduced at EMO 2007 are able to precisely interpolate axis movements required for 5-axis machining even for free formed surfaces.
Reliable, high-performance CNC controllers are able to precisely interpolate axis movements for 5-axis machining The Series 30i and 31i-A5 CNC controllers from Fanuc GE offer many special functions, which facilitate programming and contribute to maximum productivity
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fanuc GE's high-performance Series 30i and 31i-A5CNC controllers are recommended for 5-axis machining.
High-performance hardware and software guarantees the best machining results for users, even with free formed surfaces, said GE Fanuc in a report sent to Manufacturingtalk.
The controllers support every machine configuration, whether with a swivel head spindle, a rotary table or both.
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They offer numerous 5-axis functions, such as manual feed or tool centre point control (TCP), tool posture control and tool radius compensation (TRC).
* Tool cutting point compensation - a particularly helpful function is tool cutting point compensation.
This involves the calculation of the point at which the tool should engage with the material.
For tools such as trapezoidal and round edge milling cutters, specific correction values are required which are normally input into the CAM software.
With tool cutting point compensation, these values can be permanently saved in the controller and called up at the press of a button after tool measurement.
This not only simplifies NC programming, but also allows the option of changing the tools at short notice without changing the NC program.
* Tilted working planes - new functions are also available for tilted working planes (TWP).
The TWP can not only be determined via Euler angles but also via the roll, pitch and yaw command (RPY), three points in space, two vectors, angle projection or the tool axis direction.
In order to be able to easily utilise these options, Fanuc GE has developed a guidance screen which graphically supports the operator while requesting the required data from him in a dialogue.
The majority of well-known CAD/CAM suppliers support Fanuc GE five-axis functions and ensure optimal machining programs via their respective postprocessors.
* About Fanuc GE CNC - Fanuc GE CNC is a leading global supplier in factory automation.
These include products and solutions for the machine tool market based on a wide range of CNCs, motion control products, monitoring and control software products, CO2 lasers and services.
Fanuc GE CNC is a joint venture between GE and FANUC and the company's European headquarters are at Fanuc GE CNC Europe in Luxembourg. Request a free brochure from Fanuc GE CNC UK ...
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