CNC
Cell
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CNC Cell
System Overview Our CNC Cell System (CNC-Cell) is a Windows based system that runs on a standalone PC. The CNC-Cell supports Machine Tools using Fanuc Controls, and utilizes Fanuc’s Open CNC (Focus1 Interface) to communicate data to and from each CNC Machine Tool(s). CNC-Cell provides the following features: v
CNC Program Upload/Download/Delete v
Automatic Tool Data Registration v
Tool Identification By Code Tag
(Option) v
Tool Kit Management and Tool Tracking
(Option) v
Tool Presetter Support
(Option) v
Automatic Work Zero Offset Registration v
Material Handling System Support
(Option) v
Event History and Performance Data |
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User
Level Security Users must login to the CNC-Cell program
to gain access to its functions. All
functions in the program can be assigned to any user. This allows you to protects critical system
functions from being accessed. |
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CNC
Program Upload/Download/Delete NC Programs can be Uploaded (written) to
NC Memory. Any NC Program on the
CNC-Cell, network drive, or floppy disk can be sent to NC Memory. NC Programs can also beDownloaded (read)
from NC Memory and stored on the CNC-Cell.
Any Program in NC Memory can be read and stored on the CNC-Cell. The posted NC Program is Reverse Posted
automatically when stored on the CNC-Cell. NC Programs in NC memory can be Deleted by
the CNC-Cell. |
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Automatic
Tool Data Registration The CNC-Cell maintains a database of
tooling data (location, offsets, tool#, life data). Through the CNC-Cell application, the
operator can assign or delete tools from any CNC Control in the cell. When the action is confirmed, the data is
automatically registered on that CNC Control. |
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Tool
Identification By Code Tag (Option) The system supports identifying tools by
reading a Code Tag (by Kennametal) mounted on the tool‘s holder. The operator can add or remove a tool’s
data from the CNC Control by using the supplied Code Tag Reader Wand. The CNC-Cell maintains a database of all
tools in stock and on supported machines.
When the operator “Wands” a tool
for machine use, only the Pocket location needs to be input into the
system. All other tool data is
automatically registered onto the CNC Control. When the operator “Wands” a tool for machine removal, the system
automatically deletes that tool’s data from the CNC Control. |
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Tool
Kit Management and Tool Tracking
(Option) This CNC-Cell option provides the user a
means of managing all tooling required for NC Programs. A Tool Kit iis created by having CNC-Cell
scan through a NC Program file and list the tools required to run this
program. Reports can be generated to
aid the user in determining: v If
a tool needs to be bult v Where
all the tools reside (Machine, Stock…) v If
any machine has this complete kit v Which
tools must be added to complete the Kit (for a given machine) v When
tools can be removed from a machine |
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Tool
Presetter Support (Option) This option provides a interface to you Tool
Presetter, allowing CNC-Cell to store Tool Preset Data directly into its
system database. |
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Automatic
Work Zero Offset Registration The CNC-Cell maintains a database of Work
Zero data. Through the CNC-Cell application,
the operator can maintain Work offsets and register them on any machine in
the CNC_Cell. |
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Part
Scheduling A flexible Part Scheduling system allows the user to define an unlimited number of unique schedules. Each schedule is broken down into two (2) levels, the Sequence (or Pert), and Operation levels. The Sequence level defines the different parts which will be made. The Operation level defines a series of operations (NC Programs) which are required to complete the part. Each part is assigned the following: v Job Name v Part Number v Quantity To Complete Each Operation is assigned the following: v NC Program # v Machine To or CMM to Run The Operation v Estimated Time To Run Operation |
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Face Fixture Support The CNC-Cell supports fixtures having up
to four faces (Tombstone Fixtures).
This allows the system to handle four different parts on a single
pallet. |
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CMM
Support (Option) Our CNC-Cell System can support CMM
operations in the Part Scheduler. This
allows any part operation to be inspected on a CMM after machining. Our CNC-Cell software has been designed to
work with vendor specific plug-in module so we can support the CMM System of
your choice. |
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Material
Handling System Support (Option) The CNC-Cell System can be configured to
support a pallet or part handling system.
This feature allows minimal operator intervention when moving pallets
or part within the Cell. If you are
using the Part Scheduling
function with a material handling system, the Cell can be run in Lights-Out
mode. Our CNC-Cell software has been designed to
work with vendor specific plug-in module so we can support the Material
Handling System of your choice. |
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Lights-Out
Operation “Lights-Out” refers to running a system
without human intervention. If a
Material handling System is configured in the Cell, a Part Schedule
can be run unattended until an error occurs (Machine Tool problem), or until
all available raw parts have been exhausted, or the target quantities have
been met. In this mode of operation, the CNC-Cell
handles all the functions listed below: v Delivering
pallets to Machine(s) v Uploading
required NC Programs to CNC Control’s NC Memory v Program
Search, and Cycle Start Program v Pickup
pallets from Machine(s) |
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Event
History And Performance Data As a Part Schedule
runs on the CNC-Cell, history data is stored in a database for each part and its
associated operations. The following information is cataloged: v Total
cycle time v Overall
time v Spindle
on time v Alarms From this data, reports can be generated
depicting system performance. |
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Network
Support The system can be connected to a LAN to
access files from a Remote Host. |
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