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cube control + 4C Software

Our PC based CNC control system with integrated
CAD/CAM Software and CMM Reverse Engineering.
Program at the machine or your desk.

PC based CNC control system with integrated CAD/CAM Software and CMM Reverse Engineering
Integrate CAD/CAM/CMM & CNC

Integrate CAD/CAM/CMM & CNC (4C)

  • Import 3d models in STEP format
  • Create CAD 2d drawings & 3d models
  • Create toolpaths parametrically from CAD data
  • Run machine right from 4C without post process requirement

Better interactivity with the machine

Probing ability can be used to help produce CAD drawings for reverse engineering

Reverse Engineer with CMM Probe
DM Mobile App

Internet ability

  • Online service/support & updates
  • Industry standard LogmeIn remote access software to operate machine remotely is preinstalled on all machines
  • Monitor machine remotely with cell phone app
  • Cloud program storage
  • Fast access to all web pages for help with machinist type questions (ie: thread pitch of a tap, feeds/speeds)

Single processor allows cost effective, high performance

  • Because of a single powerful processor, DM control is low cost and high performance
  • Most other controls use separate processors in many places which increases cost and is more complicated to configure
  • Close servo loops at 20khz for best possible motor control
  • Acceleration and Jerk based motion profiles

Compact drive design

  • Single heatsink for all drives
  • Each drive is contained in its own enclosure and mounted to the main heat sink.
  • This modular approach allows easier service and shipping of components without heavy heat sinks
  • Operate auxiliary motors (coolant, auger, ATC) with DM drives for faster, more precise operation with fault detection

Conform to industry standards

  • Import GCodes and organize separate GCode files into individual operations
    • Quickly enable/disable individual GCode files
    • Subprogram
  • Bi-directional Laser calibration with auto-import of Renishaw laser calibration files to eliminate manual importing of calibration data
  • Backlash compensation with acceleration and deceleration parameters

Import GCodes

4C Software ability and features

Patent No.: US011561528

Constant tool engagement (CTE) pocketing.

CTE eliminates chatter in corners by removing a constant volume of material in a given time.

Advanced surface finishing on 3d models.

Advanced surface finishing on 3d models

Excellent engraving ability using "Etch" toolpath

Etch on a 5 axis plane

Etch with tool compensation

More 4C Software Features

  • Reverse engineer using touch probe
  • Corner rounding and chamfer toolpaths
  • Grid, Linear and Circular repeating patterns
  • Rigid tapping with peck ability
  • Pinstop - select and edge of a model and the machine will move to the location offset by the pin diameter so the part can be set into a vise constantly
  • Table rotation

Value to end user customers

  • Since 4C is integrated, it is easier than the industry standard approach, which means a larger audience/market of users.
  • Can make changes to a toolpath and cut instantly instead of post processing GCode then re-imported into the control
  • Lower power usage with timeout sleep function
  • VFD control for ATC motors, auger, coolant
    • ATC is faster (if servo ATC is used, no homing is required)
    • Auger can detect a stall and reverse to clear blockage
    • Coolant motor can change speeds to vary the coolant pressure (preset settings can be setup and used)
    • Coolant configs can be programmed and change solenoids for water flow valves to use different coolant nozzels, washdown system & manually cleaning hose
  • Advanced 5 axis
    • Tool center point control
    • Dynamic fixture offsets
    • Tilted work plane
    • NURBs Smoothing for interpolating HSM GCodes
    • Cylindrical interpolation
  • Video record with Gopro camera when autocycle starts. End when autocycle stops
  • Camera can take pictures of each tool as it is installed into carousel to easily see all tools currently installed in the ATC (and in the future, detect broken tool)
       
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