Accutex EDM ueX10 CNC control
Fast Simulation Performance
The ueX10 from Accutex EDM is the new standard CNC control for the Accutex GA-43AL linear motor wire EDM machines (formerly known as GE model). Also equipped with the ueX10 control will be the AP-6040A linear motor wire EDM, which will be available late March 2024. Other Accutex models such as the AU-860iA, AU-1000iA and the AU-1400iA+Z800 will still be available with existing WINCE control until January 2025 when the ueX10 will become available across all Accutex EDM wire machine models.
The ueX10 CNC control is the result of a five-year development project between Accutex EDM (Taiwan) and Absolute Machine Tools. It is designed with a user experience driven focus for capability, productivity and continuous advancement. With a 21" touchscreen and Windows 10 OS, it is fully supported and will be easily updated with future Windows operating systems.
The ueX10 CNC control features cloud-based applications, automation and network monitoring. For instance, the Motor Torque Monitoring System, which is a 100% automatic torque measuring function, provides interference free smooth motion over the full stroke of the machine.
Other features include a detailed Processing History Library, which records speed, gap voltage and other machining details critical to the overall performance especially for corner and arc processing. The user can later review these details to confirm final cutting results.
Fast simulation with 2D or 3D rendering of large NC programs allows the operator to efficiently and thoroughly inspect program paths verifying accurate toolpaths from post processing.
Built-in Delta CAD/CAM is now standard on the ueX10. With quick user-friendly geometry creation, operators can go from print to program in minutes. Or, with full network and cloud capability CAD files, can be uploaded with toolpaths created for total efficiency and flexibility at the shop floor level.
Automatic Alignment Templates allow the user to preconfigure calibration and part alignment operations that can be saved and selected for future redundant tasks. Using these proven templates increases productivity and dramatically reduces operator error across operators and shifts.
The last key feature of the ueX10 is the integration of EtherCAT. EtherCat is a fieldbus that meets the needs of standard high performance industrial communication protocols based on an Ethernet network. Another way to describe EtherCAT is that it is the latest and greatest way to control machine tool drive motion. EtherCAT offers enhanced performance, flexibility through multiple connections to servo drives, integrated safety features for network arcature, simple to integrate yet robust, and reduces the cost of hardware and repair. Another attribute is the use of the Linux OS to drive the EtherCAT. The Linux kernel is a widely ported operating system kernel, available for devices ranging from mobile phones to supercomputers, and is suited for stable high-speed use in industrial applications.
The features mentioned above are just a few of the innovations offered with the new ueX10 CNC control. However, there are still many more reliable and productive features with Accutex Wire EDM systems. The New Generation AWT makes an already 97% reliable system even better and easier to maintain, expanded conversational cutting condition selection and imbedding, full automation integration and monitoring, automatic core removal module for 100% unattended production and LINE messenger to fully monitor machine operations from a cell phone or other mobile device, Accutex reported.
Mark Cicchetti, EDM Technical Director at Absolute Machine Tools, said, "The new standard ueX10 CNC control proves that Accutex EDM is committed to creating smart factory advancements that allow manufacturers the latest and greatest in technology while also giving both large and small manufacturers the same production opportunities."
For more information contact:
Absolute Machine Tools, Inc.
7420 Industrial Parkway
Lorain, OH 44053
800-852-7825 / 440-960-6911
sales@absolutemachine.com
www.absolutemachine.com