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5-Axis CNC from MultiCam
Global CNC cutting system manufacturer MultiCam¨ Inc. is
proud to unveil the versatile 8000 Series 5-Axis Router as
the ultimate high-performance CNC machining solution. This
new line is the choice for high-speed, heavy-duty routing in
the woodworking, plastics, non-ferrous
metals and composites industries.
ÓFive-axis CNC machining opens up
a world of new capabilities for
MultiCam,Ó said Director of Sales and
Marketing John Harris. ÒApplications
include edge trimming of molded
wood, plastic and composite parts,
deep-cavity mold making and machining
of spiral staircase components.Ó
In addition to the standard X, Y and
Z axes, the end of the Z-axis features
a 440-degree rotational axis and a
150-degree swing axis. Visualize a
hemispherical work envelope (the
lower half of a basketball) on the end
of the Z-axis. MultiCam can put the
tool at any point on this surface under
full CNC program control.
The operator may program all five axes to move simultaneously,
or program the fourth and fifth axes separately or
locked in the vertical position to run the 8000 Series as a
standard three-axis machine. Using all five axes of movement
is not always necessary. Five-axis machines are
extremely flexible with the ability to expand a shop’s capabilities
for future business.
System Makes Router Registration
Affordable
Focusing on
economy,
MultiCam Inc.
also introduces
the manual
Value Vision
system for low volume
digital
finishing without
the cost of
registration
equipment
designed for major industrial users. The global CNC cutting
machine manufacturer created this innovative new
product offering to facilitate router registration without a
camera.
Value Vision prompts the operator
to locate at least the first two fiducials,
using the laser pointer. Then it extrapolates
the position of the remaining
fiducials based on the orientation and
distances between the initial few. The
image of the cut file appears on the
graphical keypad before the operator
starts the cutting sequence.
With the proper mechanical setup,
the Value Vision system can make
registration available to all
MultiCam Router operators.
For more information, contact
John Harris, MultiCam LP, 1025
West Royal Lane, DFW Airport, TX
75261, 972-929-4070, Fax: 972-929-4071, E-mail: sales@multicam.com, Web: www.multicam.com.
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