Three New Software Timesavers
August 1, 2018
Milltronics USA, Inc. will unveil three new time-saving software products. The company will also feature live demos on vertical machining centers (VMCs), CNC lathes as well as tool room mills and lathes.
ChipBoss software allows conversational program users to take advantage of the latest trochoidal machining strategies, previously found only in CAM systems or high-end controls. ChipBoss uses proprietary algorithms to calculate toolpaths and control maximum allowable cutter engagement. The idea is to use the whole length of a tool rather than just the tip, cutting profiles at full depth rather than taking multiple depth passes. This new optional software works by automatically controlling the tool's chip load, keeping it constant and creating the optimal chip. This results in faster cycle times, better tool life and more accurate parts. Cycles times (depending on geometry) can be reduced by as much as 50% with up to 3-5X better tool life. ChipBoss improves part accuracy through reduction in tool deflection.
The new Digital Setup Assistant (DSA) uses Wi-Fi to make a cell phone or tablet an extension of the user's control. This optional software feature allows an operator to reduce set-up time by easily accessing photos of parts and workholding, set-up data, tooling info and more.
A new Bi-Directional turning cycle lets conversational program users halve the time it takes to turn parts because it eliminates the need to cut in one direction, rapid back to the start position and then take another pass. The Bi-Directional cycle allows for zig-zag (or bi-directional) turning, resulting in shorter cycle times.
Machines on display will include:
- VK4-II CNC knee mill with Milltronics MillSlide Z-axis
- RH20 rigid-head open CNC bed mill
- VM5020EZ extended nose to table with Milltronics M250 rotary table
- VM4222IL inline performance vertical
- VM5025XP #50 taper heavy-duty vertical
- New SL-II Series SL8-II with IEMCA bar feed
- ML26 CNC combo lathe.
For more information contact:
Milltronics USA, Inc.
1400 Mill Lane
Waconia, MN 55387
952-442-1410
www.milltronics.com
IMTS 2018 Level 3, Booth S-338329
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