Production Machining

AUG 2013

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MACHINING CENTERS sulting in better tool life, faster cycle times and higher quality. Cutting feed optimization routines use an adaptive control method to regulate the feedrate in real-time to sustain a consistent cutting load while machining. As a result, cutting tools are less prone to damage and machining time is reduced. Te system controls the feed velocity to maintain consistent cutting load. Features include a graphic display of tool load and feedrate, convenient operation using G-code programming and a number of data sets for specifc tool and process control. Static Displacement Compensation :: Using shrink-ft tooling enables a high precision VMC to do highly accurate mold and die work. and accuracy and for surface fnish and geometry. A customizable display provides real-time monitoring and easy access. Tis software may be used with existing NC systems and is compatible with G-code programming. A variety of process conditions satisfes many diferent processes: rapid in roughing and precise in fnishing. Optimizing CNC Programs By using optimizing software built into the machine control, the machining center uses artifcial intelligence to adjust feedrates to provide constant load on the tool, re36 PRODUCTION MACHINING :: AUGUST 2013 During high-speed spindle rotation, some increase and error will occur in Z axis direction because of spindle taper hole extension and tool insertion into the spindle. Tis occurs in every machine. A static displacement compensation system automatically compensates for any increase and error in the Z-axis direction because of tool displacement during high rpm rotation. As a spindle rotates at high speed, centrifugal forces and heat expand the spindle taper, causing error in the Z axis. Software can be used to constantly monitor temperature at a number of points within the spindle assembly predicting thermal displacement. Te system can then make necessary adjustments and efectively minimize thermal displacement, preventing Z-axis error instantly. Termal displacement compensation is important for high precision secondary ops— controlling growth in the spindle and in the frame itself. Further, a high efciency contour control system ofers an easy-to-use programming interface, which provides a precise, custom contour control for the selected workpiece while supporting long machine life and reduced process time. Such software will ofer diferent options for cutting speed and accuracy, and for surface fnish and geometry. A customizable display provides

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