Intelligent Thermal Control for 5 axis - ITC-5X
The ITC extension for 5-axis machines
ITC -5X is a supplementary module of the “intelligent thermal control” for machines with a tilting rotary table.
Due to constantly increasing machine powers, the thermal
influences can no longer be prevented purely by means of the
mechanical construction.
Despite exact compensation between the tool and the workpiece, the position of the rotation axis stored in the control system can change as a result of the heat drift.
This takes effect above all when working in swivelled levels.
This is exactly where ITC-5X is used.
Your benefit
- Increase in the workpiece accuracy in swivelled and/or rotated machining applications (Cycle 19, Plane-Functions, M128)
- Compensation of external influences by means of recalibration
- Increase in the process safety when performing 5-axis machining applications
- Minimisation of standstill times (no manual measuring)
- Automatic recalibration in unmanned operation
The functional principle
By means of a simple, automatic calibration cycle, the
position of the rotary motion within the three-dimensional space is measured using measuring probes (option).
This can be registered on a reference pallet (option), on reference surfaces of the work table or on the workpiece.
The measured position is stored automatically.
Article numbers of reference pallets
| System 3R | |
| Dynafix | Nr. 3R-776.1 |
| MacroMagnum | Nr. 3R-686.1-HD |
| Erowa | |
| UPC | Nr. ER-017777 |
| ITS 148 | Nr. ER-032819 |
| Mecatool | |
| GPS 240 | Nr. C846600 |
To ensure that ITC-5X is used correctly, a training course at your regional Mikron sales outlet is essential!
When using ITC-5X, working with an activated preset table is a must.
Possibilities for measurement
- on a reference pallet
- on the work table
- on the workpiece
Examples
- Hole in the centre, Reference pallet “MacroMagnum”
- Hole outside the centre, reference pallet “Dynafix”
- Hole in the centre on a workpiece
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