Direct Motion LLC
4C Software Features
Training
Contact
Head Porting
DMTube
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.
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
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
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.
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)