CNC Standard Package for Machine Tool Manufacturing

Online, March 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - B&R Industrial Automaton, the world's largest private company in the area of automation equipment manufacturing, makes further strides in machine tool manufacturing with standardized system modules for CNC machines. This allows users to utilize the new CNC standard package and profit from numerous functions that are found on all CNC machines. Consisting of hardware components, all necessary software functions and the available simulation options, the new software package makes it possible to shorten development times and quickly implement automation processes.

Full range of CNC functions:

Through complete integration of CNC, PLC and Motion control (http://us.discover-automation.com) in one controller, the innovative complete solution from B&R combines excellent dynamics with the highest level of precision for process movements and ensures increased machine throughput while simultaneously increasing quality. The function modules in the standard CNC package are designed to provide all important functions for CNC processing machines. Users can take advantage of all basic functions for operation, configuration and diagnostics of the entire system, and in particular all the axes and CNC channels. The standard CNC package from B&R not only gives customers a quick start, it also gives them complete freedom to implement their innovations without the control system manufacturer having to provide custom programming, which ensures complete protection of their products.

Interpolation times in the microsecond range with full synchronization between the individual control programs produce the perfect basis for providing customers with high-performance solutions. Deterministic POWERLINK real-time communication ensures that the CNC axes and also all drive and I/O peripherals are synchronized to the interpolation clock and position controller cycle with an accuracy in the nanosecond range.

It's possible to access the system functions in the Visual Components software. The preprogrammed visualization components include both "classic" components, such as parameter settings and movement program operation, as well as tools such as simulation, logging and process diagnostics.

CNC operator panel for intuitive machine operation:

The heart of the CNC package is a 15" panel in portrait format, based on a Power Panel 400 with additional integrated operating elements. Programmable function and navigation keys make it easy to control the visualization system, and a navigation wheel can also be used for input elements on all pages of the visualization application. Six preset page selection keys provide the user quick access to the main pages allowing menu items to be reached faster.

The CNC panel is complemented by a handheld device. This makes it possible for the machine operator to move freely around the machine and make required entries at the ideal location. Machine processes can be easily controlled using a handwheel and additional operating elements.

B&R company profile
B&R is the world's largest and most successful private company in the area of automation equipment manufacturing. The motto "Perfection in Automation" has provided the foundation for the company since B&R was founded in 1979. Today, B&R employs 2,250 employees worldwide and has an exceptional global presence with more than 162 sales offices in over 68 countries.

B&R Industrial Automation, Inc. North America, based in Atlanta, GA, has been working closely with their customers since 1987. Since then, B&R North America has continuously grown as a sales and support organization through both direct sales offices and B&R's unique Automation Partner distribution network. Today, B&R North America has a network of more than 20 offices throughout the USA and Canada and is there for its customers locally.