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Numerical Controls Giving shape to design

The C Class numerical control line can be installed on a wide range of Innovative milling solutions machine tools: from traditional milling and boring machines to machining centres, including the most complex high speed milling systems. The C Class products offers advanced features of functionality and flexibility to manage high levels of automation, from the simple pallet changer to the more complex FMS systems. A wide range of hardware and software solutions, combined with a linear and compact design, ensure a high level performances for the milling of moulds and dies, models,...

C20 Vision and ViMill™ Innovative milling solutions The C20 Vision numerical control with the integrated ViMill system allows the machine operator to visually check any possible collision or unexpected movements between tool, head and machine with the actual workpiece just before pressing the start push button or during the real milling process. The ViMill function proves to be also very useful during machine operation and in case of program stop and re-start. In fact, even if the part program has been duly verified with off-line simulation solutions, many CNC parameter settings can produce...

advanced technology and features Fidia controls have always been appreciated for their high level performance and for the comprehensive range of features supplied as standard. The architecture of Fidia NCs, with two separate processors, takes full advantage of the power of the dedicated CPU for axis and PLC management, based on a RISC Power PC. The PC section manages the operator interface: in this way, any programming or display task, even an onerous one, can be performed without interfering with the machining in progress. All NC models include an industrial PC, complete with: JJCore 2 Duo...

milling excellence High quality machining Speed and quality of machining of sculptured surfaces are the most well known and appreciated features of Fidia controls. They are the result of a continued fine-tuning of various machining technologies in line with modern machine tool construction techniques (linear motors, digital or analog drives, machine tool axes with critical dynamics such as Gantry, tandem, etc.). Close collaboration with major users and with important machine tool builders has led to the results achieved. The 400 MHz RISC Power PC processor, guarantees extremely reduced...

Menu and softkeys simple and reliable to use The graphics environment is intuitive and easy to use, while the set up of operations on the numerical control is further facilitated by the use of softkeys. Switching between different operating environments (CNC, ISOGRAPH, HI-MILL) allows the user to perform simultaneous tasks with complete safety. On line Help / Log file All functions available on the numerical control, whether standard or optional, can be rapidly consulted by means of the on line Help. The log file records all events (messages, commands, etc.) sequentially to facilitate...

Operator Functions simple and reliable to use In any kind of 3 or 5 axis machining, with continuous or indexed heads, when there is an unexpected breakdown there must be a quick and simple intervention. Included in the Fidia NC are special functions that make easier for the operator doing the following procedures: JJautomatic re-positioning of the tool on the part, with 3 and 5 axes, following manual retraction using the “Retract” function JJtranslation of the tool along its axis during machining by means of the electronic handwheel (virtual quill) JJfast and flexible cycle resume with...

Applied to bi-rotary heads and roto-tilting tables, the RTCP function manages tool length compensation in space, directly from the machine tool. A 5-axis tool path can therefore be programmed without having to consider the pivot that will be inserted in the NC tool table before the program is executed. RTCP features: JJcontrolled feed at the tool tip JJmanagement of orthogonal, angular and eccentric heads JJ“virtual quill”: manages an axis oriented in the tool direction for executing drillings and release movements. JJrotation and/or translation on 5 axis JJrotation of the reference system...

HMS Head Measuring System The HMS system is a device designed for measuring and checking continuous and indexed bi-rotary heads and roto-tilting tables. Equipped with 3 sensors connected to the CNC, the HMS system is managed by a specific measurement software. By processing incoming data in real time, the software is able to check and correct geometric error, positioning accuracy and the RTCP parameters for the heads and tables. HMS is a high-precision instrument and provides an alternative to the traditional checking method using dial gauges. It has many advantages: JJa drastic reduction...

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ISOGRAPH, the 2½D CAD/CAM simple and comprehensive programming ISOGRAPH is a 2½D CAD/CAM that is especially suited to workshop use with its highly innovative user interface. The system is ideal for all situations where service machining has to be quickly programmed and executed, such as: pocket milling, flattening, the machining of profiles, drilling, boring and so on. The use of the softkeys and mouse makes it easily and immediately accessible to all operators, even those with no specific programming knowledge. With ISOGRAPH, the operator can: JJdefine geometric elements and profiles...

HI-MILL, the 3D CAM CAM directly on the machine tool HI-MILL is a 3D CAM that is perfectly integrated in the Fidia numerical controls and therefore a very useful tool for programming in the workshop. With HI-MILL the operator has a simple and essential interface: any type of operation becomes easy and spontaneous. HI-MILL allows for the generation of tool paths from roughing out to super-finishing with a complete range of machining strategies. It also manages the bi-tangency and radii re-machining with reference to the previously used tool. HI-MILL imports mathematical models in IGES, VDA,...