When you appreciate high-end CNC machining and give thumbs up to those CNC machine tools, do you understand the core components of these machine tools? Germany's HEIDENHAIN is the leader in high-end CNC core technology. In the market, HEIDENHAIN's CNC systems, linear scales, encoders, etc. all enjoy a high reputation and are important supports for high-end CNC machine tools.
HEIDENHAIN will participate in the DMP Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from November 27th to 30th, where it will showcase a series of innovative products and solutions. Everyone is welcome to visit the HEIDENHAIN booth (No. 5K11, Hall 5), and let us experience the excitement of the exhibition in advance.
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CNC system
1) TNC640 CNC system
The TNC 640 is the benchmark for high-end milling and mill-turn CNC systems. The TNC 640 stands for high surface quality, high precision and extremely short machining times, as well as workshop-oriented operation and programming capabilities.
user interface
The intuitive, clearly structured and context-sensitive user interface provides comprehensive information with practical dialogues and informative graphics throughout operation and programming. Use HEIDENHAIN's Klartext conversational programming language for shop floor applications to program milling and turning operations directly on the machine.
Part monitoring
Overloading machine tool components often results in costly machine damage and unplanned downtime. The "Component Monitoring" function continuously reports to the machine operator the current load on the spindle bearings and the corresponding response (e.g. NC stop) when specified limit values are exceeded. "Component monitoring" requires no additional sensors.
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2) TNC7 CNC system
TNC7 is a future-oriented CNC system with many advanced functions such as machining process monitoring, machine tool component monitoring, and intelligent programming. Provides an innovative and customizable user interface with rich functions, highlighted by smooth and precise touch operations.
Process monitoring
TNC7's new processing monitoring function helps users achieve processing results reliably. After the baseline machining operation is completed, the CNC system detects changes in these requirements and monitors the quality of the batch production without the need for any additional sensors or external computers.
The TNC workpiece monitoring function provides a variety of tools to protect machine tools, sensitively avoid overloads and preventively collect mechanical wear data.
Smart programming
TNC7 not only provides the familiar Klartext conversational programming language, but also supports intelligent programming functions. With the newly developed graphical programming function, users can draw outlines as graphics directly on the touch screen. TNC7 converts workpiece drawings into machining programs and can easily modify existing programs.
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Scales and encoders
1) New generation LCxx6 series absolute sealed linear encoder
The latest generation of grating rulers LCxx6 series recently launched by HEIDENHAIN is a masterpiece in the field of photolithography. Its superior signal error correction capability not only greatly reduces the customer's overall cost of use, but also helps improve the overall reliability of the customer's equipment. This series of grating rulers not only inherits the comprehensive advantages of previous generations of products (LCxx3, LCxx5), such as single-field scanning, high signal quality, low subdivision error and convenient installation, but also innovatively uses the latest optical scanning system. This means that even if there is liquid or water droplet contamination inside the scale, the scanning quality will not be affected. This will greatly improve the anti-pollution characteristics of the grating scale and its tolerance to polluted environments.
This product is suitable for common CNC systems currently on the market, such as HEIDENHAIN, Siemens, FANUC, etc., and can help customers achieve more stable, convenient and reliable use. For machine tool builders, there is no need to install any additional filters, such as the DA 400. Greatly reduce costs. In addition, customers do not need to change the installation process, as all assembly dimensions are fully compatible with the previous generation product.
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2) Open grating scale - a grating scale that can measure up to six degrees of freedom enters a new dimension of accuracy
Encoders that measure more than one degree of freedom, including the LIP 6000 Dplus and the new GAP 1000. The additional feedback provided by their multi-degree-of-freedom technology results in greater measurement accuracy, allowing you to detect and compensate for system-related position errors in multiple dimensions. The LIP 6000 Dplus scale has two independent scales at +45° and -45°, and a dedicated reading head measures the primary direction X and secondary direction Y along the entire measuring length. Thanks to the EnDat 3 interface, this dual position feedback is sent to the controller via a single cable, significantly reducing wiring, simplifying installation and optimizing the dynamic performance of the motion system.
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3) New generation RCN5001 series absolute angle encoder
With the continuous advancement of the new generation of grating scale LCxx6 in terms of anti-pollution capabilities, RCNxxx1 also has similar anti-pollution capabilities. Its super signal error correction capability and the latest optical scanning system enable the encoder to operate even if there is liquid or liquid inside. The scanning quality will not be affected by water droplet pollution (as shown below). Therefore, by improving the anti-pollution characteristics of the encoder and its tolerance to polluted environments, the overall availability of the customer's equipment is enhanced, the failure rate and maintenance rate are reduced, and the customer's cost of use is reduced. The RCNxxx1 series is compatible with previous generation products and has a variety of interfaces, adaptable to common CNC systems currently on the market, such as HEIDENHAIN, Siemens and FANUC.
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4) ECM 2400 absolute magnetic grating angle encoder
The ECM series magnetic encoder is an important component in reducing the user's overall cost of use. The main advantage of this product is the magnetic scanning principle, which is not sensitive to contamination. Its absolute scanning technology can greatly improve production efficiency and system stability. Grading drums are available in a variety of sizes to provide larger fitting inside diameters. The product features functional safety and mechanical troubleshooting structures to achieve high precision even at high speeds. The installation can be checked using the software ATS and PWM 21. Common applications are lathes: turning and milling; 5-axis milling machines: C-axis (turntable) or A-axis (swing head) and rotary axes in other types of machine tools.
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5) KCI encoder - more possibilities for advanced robotics
The various models of inductive rotary encoders open up new possibilities for your advanced robotic applications. The KCI 120 Dplus double encoder with motor feedback and position measurement is available in a variety of sizes. HEIDENHAIN's KCI120Dplus dual signal output encoder provides motor feedback and position measurement in a single device. By measuring the position of the gearbox, the KCI 120 Dplus compensates for design-related errors in dynamic, highly maneuverable robots. For example, an articulated robot with a serial structure may contain up to six axes, each of which affects final accuracy. Compact and lightweight servo encoders now also include the new KCI 1318 FOT and KBI 1335 FOT, which can, for example, be used directly as bearing caps for motors. KCI 120 and KBI 136 are versions of KCI1319 and KBI1335, designed for large hollow shafts with diameters of 30 mm and 40 mm.
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3D probes and length gauges
1) New generation of high-precision probe TS 760 with EnDat interface
The TS 760 offers extraordinary 3D accuracy from the first detection point. This saves detection time. Low detection force reduces strain on sensitive workpieces. The TS 760 performs detection operations four times faster than its predecessor. At 1000 mm/min, the probe repeatability can still be maintained below 0.25μm. If required, the detection points can be cleaned using the integrated flusher function. Compressed air and cooling lubricants up to 60 bar are allowed. The product's unique EnDat interface technology allows convenient commissioning with the SE 661 on the TNC screen, such as radio channel selection. Enhance the user-friendliness of the probe setting. You can complete the probe setting and check the probe working status only in the system user interface, without entering the machine tool parameter interface.
Regarding its functionality, the TS 760 is fully compatible with the TS 740 and offers the same additional data as the TS 460. In addition, the detection accuracy of probes with EnDat interface has nothing to do with speed and is not affected by speed. Users can read in the EnDat probe interface: power information, collision protection information, signal transmission quality, electronic label of the probe, probe working status information, and service information, etc.
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2) Length gauge - used for measurement and production control
Length gauges from HEIDENHAIN play an important role in incoming product inspection, rapid dimensional inspection during production, statistical process control in production or quality assurance or any area where fast, reliable and precise length measurement is required. The large-range design is its outstanding advantage: whether it is a 5 mm or 95 mm part, it can be measured directly with the same or the same length length gauge. Whatever the application, HEIDENHAIN offers the appropriate length gauge with the required accuracy. The HEIDENHAIN CERTO series length gauges provide ultra-high precision measurements of up to ±0.1 μm/±0.05 μm*/±0.03 μm*. The HEIDENHAIN METRO series length gauges have an accuracy of up to ±0.2 μm; while the HEIDENHAIN SPECTO series length gauge structures Compact, small size, accuracy is ±1μm.
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other products
1) ETEL torque motor
TMB+
In order to cooperate with machine tool users in the application of CNC turntables, ETEL launched the product TMB+. Its purpose is to provide machine tool users with a relatively economical and applicable torque motor solution. Its most significant feature is low speed and high torque, which is more suitable for CNC machine tool rotation axes. For applications, two motor products with water-cooling tank and water-cooling cover are available.
TMK
The unique electromagnetic design of the TMK series torque motor reinterprets the high-speed performance of the torque motor. The embedded magnet technology also provides inherent mechanical protection for the rotor magnet, allowing the rotor to effectively meet the typical harsh environmental requirements of machine tool applications and improve machine tool reliability and extend service life. life. TMK is most suitable for high-end CNC machine tools, mill-turn combined and CNC gear grinding machine tool applications.
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2) RVM4000 rotation axis accuracy detection unit
The latest RVM accuracy detection unit launched this year is mainly used for accuracy calibration and detection of rotating axes, and can be used as a measurement system for machine tool inspection and acceptance testing. The detection unit uses direct measurement, has higher detection system accuracy (up to ±0,5"), and larger installation tolerances, and can be based on ISO 230-2, VDI/DQG 3441, ISO 230-3, etc. Generate test procedures and reports based on recognized standards.
