Random
Access Tool Changer
- Enhanced tool changer support for random access tool changers,
including
first ever tool bin numbers, memory of ATC tool positions even at power
down.
Coordinate
System Rotation:
This optional feature allows the entry of rotation angles between -90.0
and +90.0 degrees. Contact Doug at (714)528-7061 to purchase the unlock
for this feature, which retails for $350.
Irregular pocket
cleanout: Clean
out non-rectangular and non-circular shapes with a closed contour right
on your control using Centroid's exclusive "Intercon" conversational
part
programming software. (included with every control)
Automated Part
Counter: Users
can enter the number of copies of a part they wish to cut, and have
CNC7
automatically repeat the part until the desired number of copies is
met.
Use this feature with barfeeders on a lathe or on your mill.
Block Skip:
Users can choose
to skip lines in a CNC file that begin with a forward slash ('/').
Axis load meters:
Monitor the
load on your axis motors with this new graphical meter. The horizontal
bars shown underneath the axis DRO reflect the current PID output for
that
axis.
Intercon
integration: Intercon
is now a part of CNC7M and CNC7T instead of being a separate executable
as in previous versions. Works even faster.
"C" axis
indexing control for lathes:
This feature greatly increases the usefulness of lathes by making it
possible
to do live tooling on lathes to do side-drilling, or create pockets or
flat surfaces. Initially, the index and hold method will be supported.
Index position is controlled from a G-code in degrees -- much like a
rotary
table. The spindle can then be held firmly in place by a brake.
The
"C" axis feature requires a spindle drive (inverter motor combination)
which will accept Centroid's torque mode commands. For smaller
(table
top) lathes under 1hp, Centroid can adapt our DC brush drive to control
a DC brush spindle motor in both velocity and position "C' axis
modes.
For higher horsepower, a third party inverter with torque mode such as
the Control Techniques drive must be used. Interpolated "C" axis
is also available under G-code control. However, it must be
remembered
that "C" axis is not as accurate or as powerful as a rotary
table.
Applications are limited to light duty engraving where accuracy is not
a concern.
Rapid override
on F9 key: A
rapid override button has been added. The F9 function key now appears
during
MDI, while running a job, and on the Run menu. It works in conjunction
with the PLC/jog panel controlled rapid override.
Spindle speed
display: This
feature measures the spindle speed and displays an averaged value in
the
status window. The spindle speed display is activated by machine
parameter
78, with a value of 1.0 turning it on. The measured speed is calculated
from machine parameter 34 (Spindle Encoder Counts/Revolution) of the
encoder
that is connected to the axis specified by parameter 35 (Spindle
Encoder
Input).
New Digitizing
Cycle, "Cam Copy":
This new digitizing function will copy a 2D contour such as a Cam
(commonly
found in textile, newspaper and plastic bag machines) OR around the
perimeter
edge of an irregular shape. This new feature makes reproducing complex
Cams or pockets fast and easy. Cam Copy takes the work out of
reproducing
complex 2D shapes. A G-code program to cut the part is instantly
created by Cam Copy. Repeat-to-Depth is included for multi pass
machining.
Adding cutter comp for any size cutter is made simple. See
instant
graphics of the digitized part. This feature received a lot of
attention
recently at the Southtec show. Note: for our existing Digitizing
customers -- Any control that currently has the Digitize option will
automatically
have this new feature once it has been updated to 7.54. Centroid
User Bonus!
Error Message Log:
Message logging
allows technicians to display a file of past error messages. See the
Message
log section in the Version 7.50 (or newer) manual.
Data recording
macros (M120, M121,
M122, M123): Allows the recording of machine positions into a file.
This is best used with the new Custom Probing Feature to do custom CMM
(coordinate Measuring) and custom Digitizing operations. See the
Version 7.50 manual (or newer) "M" function section.
Custom Probing
macros (M115, M116,
M125, M126): Allows the Probing of positions from a user's G-code
program.
Example uses are automatic Probing and setting a part zero, automatic
probing
and setting a scale factor depending on the size of the part on the
table.
See Version 7.50 (or newer) operator's manual "M" function section.
Z-axis scale
summing: Scale
summing allows a quill scale to be summed with the A-axis of a bed-type
mill. This is a handy feature for those cases where a Z-axis
quill
has a (glass) scale installed. See CNC Tech Bulletin #131.
Bi-directional
laser compensation:
The bi-directional laser compensation feature uses two tables (one for
each direction) to compensate for pitch error. As an extra benefit,
"Lash"
(backlash) is automatically compensated continuously over the entire
length
of travel. Also included is a manual input table feature that
allows
technicians to had key in adjustments to the compensation tables
without
having to re-laser the system.
Arithmetic
functions in G-codes
and user variables: Allows calculations within G-code programs.
Useful
for advanced G-code programming applications. For example: a taper or
"draft"
could be put into a part program by repeatedly calling a 2D contour
while
computing a new smaller scale factor and depth for each pass.
Important notice
regarding Mastercam:
Systems shipping with software version 8.01 will no longer include
Mastercam
(Level 1, V3.21) as a standard feature. If you require Mastercam (Level
1, V3.21) to be included in your systems, please contact your Centroid
representative to make arrangements. Please note that effective Sept.
1st,
2002, Mastercam will be a software accessory. Contact Machines in
Motion for more information.
