ACU-RITE offers a variety of digital readouts (DROs) and linear encoders for manually operated machine tools. "Digital readouts from ACU-RITE make manually operated machine tools more profitable, improve productivity and raise the quality of the machined workpiece," said a company spokesperson. "Together with the linear scales from ACU-RITE, they form an economic and effective package solution for initial set-up or retrofitting on a machine tool."
DROs
According to the company, ACU-RITE DROs are designed with context-sensitive graphical user guidance for milling, drilling, boring machines and lathes. A large LCD is designed to clearly display the actual axis positions.
The VUE is designed for use on machines and lathes with one, two or three axes. It utilizes 10 datums and 16 tools.
"With its sturdy housing and splash-proof membrane keyboard, the VUE is built for the workshop," said the spokesperson. A USB interface is designed to enable the display unit to transfer measured values and import or export parameters and tables. "The most important functions are available quickly and directly via function keys," continued the spokesperson. "Soft keys with clear information in the local language enable you to make entries that fit your momentary situation."
The 200S is suited for use on machines and lathes with two or three axes. It utilizes 10 datums and 16 tools. A separate I/O unit provides switching input/outputs for simple tasks in automation.
"The 200S display unit is characterized by its plain language dialogue guidance," said the spokesperson. "The distance-to-go-display facilitates positioning. Datums can be determined quickly and accurately with an edge finder. The 200S readouts support users with special probing functions."
The 300S is designed to be a versatile color-screen display unit for machines and lathes with up to four axes. It utilizes 10 datums and 99 tools. A separate I/O unit provides switching input/outputs for simple tasks in automation.
According to the company, the 300S offers all the functions of the 200S. "In addition, the 300S is programmable, which makes it ideal for small-batch production on conventional machine tools," said the spokesperson. "Users can store up to eight programs in the 300S, each with up to 250 working steps. Programs are created by either keying them in step by step or generating them through actual position capture (teach-in programming)."
Linear Encoders
The incremental linear encoder SENC 50, designed with compact dimensions, can measure steps 5 um to 0.5 um. "For limited installation space, for example on the side of a lathe, the SENC 50 linear encoder may be the best solution," said the spokesperson.
The incremental linear encoder SENC 150, with a sturdy design, can measure lengths up to 3 m and steps 5 um to 0.5 um. According to the company, these linear encoders are used as universal linear encoders under normal mounting conditions.
"For typical applications on manual machine tools such as milling machines or lathes, display steps of 10 um are sufficient," said the spokesperson. "This is provided by the linear encoder of the SENC 50 and SENC 150 series without interpolation. Jig boring machines, grinding machines and measuring and inspection tasks normally require display steps of 1 um and better. The SENC 50 and SENC 150 with integral 5-fold or 10-fold interpolation are suitable for these higher requirements."
Display and Calculations
"The distance-to-go display feature simplifies work considerably," said the spokesperson. "After the next nominal position is entered, the display shows the distance remaining to the target position." According to the company, the displays for milling can also compensate the cutter radius. "In this way you can directly use the drawing dimensions without having to do any conversions," said the spokesperson.
"In milling machine mode, users can machine bolt hole circles (full circle or circle segments) and linear hole patters without having to calculate," continued the spokesperson. "Enter the geometric dimensions and the number of holes from the drawing. The display calculates the coordinates of the individual holes in the working plane. Traverse to zero and drill. Then the display shows the next position."
According to the company, the graphic display allows the user to verify input of the programmed bolt-hole pattern before machining. "The graphic display is a particularly useful feature," said the spokesperson.
For more information contact:
HEIDENHAIN Corporation
333 E. State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
847-490-1191
info@heidenhain.com
http://www.heidenhain.us
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www.acu-rite.com