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NC-Checker

How do you know your machine's performance is the same today as it was yesterday? Often the answer is that you don't, until it's too late!

The machine's performance can be determined when the finished part is measured, at which point the part may be scrap if there is a machine error.

Manufacturing process probing checks are added ensure that parts are being produced correctly. In cycle gauging is one method used, intermediate CMM operations are another. But what if the machine itself has setup errors?

NC-Checker is the answer.

Why?

NC-Checker imposes a disciplined process on the operator from simple manual checks, e.g. checking the stylus is clean, through to complex 5-axis rotary performance tests resulting in a detailed printed report for the machine.

This can be used to confirm the machine setup prior to starting a job or retrospectively identifying problems.

solution

Operator friendly

Checks are quick and may be performed by operators or as part of regular machine maintainance activity.

Simple setup

Simple parameter pages configured per machine specification.

Configurable

NC-Checker comprises a set of tests that can be configured for the specific machine and controller.

Archive history

Results are archived and can be used to view historically the machine's performance trends.

Touch screen

The whole operation can be performed via a simple touch screen interface.

Barcodes

The test configuration can be driven via barcodes to reduce manual errors and easily specifiy sequences at different times of day.

Part program generator

This facility allows the automatic generation of a part program for the specific test.

benefits

Identify problems

Poor machine positioning
Axial backlash
Rotary Axis Geometry
Rotation Centre Location
Temperature stability
Poor kinematic model
Poor probe calibration

Save money

Detects problems before you produce scrap or bad parts. Machine faults of any size, if undetected, will lead to scrap, or poor quality parts.

Validate probing

Where probing forms an integral part of workpiece setup, the use of faulty probes, or poor calibration information will adversly effect finished parts.

Validate kinematics

The kinematic model is used by the machine tool during 3+2, 4 and 5 axis machining operation. An incorrect model leads to poor machining accuracy.

Rotary axis performance

A rotary axis centre, orientation, angular and planar runouts measure the rotary table's capability.

Example report here ←

Thermal stability

Find out how the machine's performance is effected by temperature variation. Either environmentally or during machining cycle.