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Benefits
Faster setup
Less complex post processor (NC)
Save time reposting the program (NC)
How it works: the machine coordinates are uncoupled from the part coordinates, which
means you only need to find the top corner of the part and the machine knows where the
machine position is located in relation to the centerlines of rotation.
Problem: Complex and Difficult Post Processors
Solution: Tool Vector Input
CAM systems generally use tool vectors to generate the toolpath. To make programs independent of the machines rotary configuration and to simplify the post processor, there is a
tool vector input control software feature for five-axis machining centers (see Figure 3).
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Figure 3
Benefits
Scheduling flexibility (the program can run on another 5-axis
machine with a different axis configuration)
Simplifies post processor
The control computes machine angles and positions
How it works Because CAM systems generally use tool vectors
to generate the tool path internally, Tool Vector Input allows the
machining centers control to accept the vector code so the CAM
system doesnt have to filter the code through a post processor.
The control lets you specify the tool tip location relative to the
workpiece and the tool axis vector instead of using address
letters to specify the A, B and/or C axes angles. The controls
software automatically compensates for the position of the tool
using part coordinates that are relative to the centerlines of
rotation for the B and C axes.
Therefore, the control understands where the workpiece is located relative to the centerlines of rotation of the rotary axis.
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Customer Corner: 5 vs 3
The five-sided software is very easy to use. On
our 3-axis machines we had six setups. On our new
5-axis VM10U, we only have two setups.
Gregor Technologies/USA
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With our Hurco 5-Axis machining center, we went from 9 operations to 2 on this
military part. We save 40 minutes per piece in cycle time alone and easily save an
hour and 10 minutes total. Maybe even more important to our bottom line is the fact
that the operator is running two other machines while the VM10U is making chips,
EMM Precision/USA
The Hurco 5-axis VMX30U saved us 4,000 setups on just one part.
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