The iCNC XT from Victor Thermal Dynamics, a Victor Technologies brand, is designed to provide intelligent control for integrated automated plasma cutting systems.
"Using the iCNC XT can be as simple as entering the material type and thickness and selecting the desired outcome on the touch screen interface: fastest cut for rapid cycle time or best cut quality so that parts can go straight to the next fabrication step with little or no post-cut surface preparation," said a company spokesperson. "Should skilled operators wish to fine-tune variables, they can easily modify them.
"The iCNC XT automatically sets and dynamically controls all process variables (e.g., current, voltage, gas pressure, torch height and torch motion). No plasma experience or nesting program skill is necessary to optimize cut quality, cut speed, cycle time and consumables life."
iCNC XT's software productivity tools include:
- A cost calculator for job estimating.
- Diameter PRO hole optimization technology, which sets cutting parameters to create bolt-ready holes or maintain cut quality on curves and radii.
- A bridge tool that assigns cut segments between parts to reduce the number of pierces and cycle time.
- Automatic nesting and plate editor.
- A micro-CAD tool and standard part shapes library that enable the operator to design and/or modify parts and cut paths right at the table.
The iCNC XT can be set up to automatically optimize cutting variables and other settings for the job at hand. "The iCNC XT can achieve the desired quality without any input from the programmer or operator," said J.P. Kinos, Vice President Brand Management, Automated Plasma, Victor Technologies. "The iCNC XT also provides advanced features which empower operators to optimize the cutting and nesting process after only a few hours of training."
The iCNC XT incorporates a DXF converter so users can load part drawings directly to the controller, and it is also available as office software for use with any CNC cutting machine capable of reading ESSI or EIA cutting programs.
The iCNC XT also lets customers continue to use their existing office software and nesting programs.
"The iCNC XT works the way users do," said Kinos. "Fabricators can continue to use their existing programs or use the system's built-in capabilities. Either way, the iCNC XT will adjust cutting variables to produce the best quality or lowest cost per cut."
The iCNC XT incorporates dual microprocessors. One microprocessor provides real-time cutting control and enables operators to monitor a job in progress while the second microprocessor enables them to set up another cutting program in a second window. It also features Internet-based remote control diagnostics, which enables the Victor Thermal Dynamics customer care team to take control of the iCNC XT and often troubleshoot problems quickly.
The iCNC XT can be specified with any new Victor Thermal Dynamics plasma system, installed as a retrofit and is available as a stand-alone CNC, with or without drives and servo motors.
For more information contact:
Victor Technologies International, Inc.
16052 Swingley Ridge Rd., Ste. 300
St. Louis, MO 63017
636-728-3000
www.victortechnologies.com