Fagor Automation presents its latest development in optimizing productivity and efficiency

Check the latest advances that Fagor has applied to their products to simplify user tasks, offer accuracy never seen before and improve machine productivity with their CNCs and Feedback Systems.

1. OPERATING / PROGRAMMING: Interactive graphics, Profile editing in ISO code, DXF file importer, Tool management, HD graphics, etc.

Interactive graphics

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As the user edits a program, he can see the shape of the part being edited.

For debugging the program even before simulation.

Profile editing in ISO code

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The user will be able to program a profile directly in ISO code and view it to use it later on in conversational cycles.

This programming may be done using Fagor ISO code or ProGTL3 language for users familiarized with Selca.

New DXF file import version

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It lets work with various layers and associated routines at the beginning or end of the figure and associate drilling or tapping to points defined with circles.

New way of tool management

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It offers agile tool management once they are in their manual handling or while machining.

New HD graphics version

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• Dynamically load the configuration of the machine (e.g. switching from lathe to mill)
• Definition of different part shapes (prism, cylindrical)
• Salve semi-machined parts to be used later on

2.  MOLD MAKING: HSC algorithms, configurable subroutines, Dynamic override, Percentual control of machining, Spiral milling, etc.

Improved HSC algorithms

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Improved part finish
Smoother shapes and lower machine vibration may be achieved.

Higher accuracy
It resolves Cad-Cam generated points more accurately offering an average machining accuracy improvement of 30% .

Shorter times
Depending on the demand of the parts, machining time is considerably reduced thanks to its new micro-processors, with a block processing time under 1 ms and look-ahead between 300 and 2400 blocks depending on CNC model.

G500, G501,… user configurable subroutines

They offer routines activated by G codes (G500-599) that let the user define specific behavior of the machine in roughing, semi-finishing, finishing operations, etc.

Dynamic override

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The use can use a bar to control the behavior of the machine while machining.

Percentual machining control

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For series part production, the CNC offers the percentage of execution time.

This lets the user run other tasks at the same time while controlling the time left to change the part.

Spiral milling

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The user will be able to program how he wishes to machine the pockets, with the classic method of machining passes or by running progressive spiral passes.

3. 5-AXIS MACHINING: 3D compensation,  Kinematics calibration, CSROT, Virtual axis, etc.

3D Compensation

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Allows compensating, for example in 3D machining, for problems due to CAD-CAM generated programs, with machining tools not available in the shop. This feature corrects 3D tool paths to obtain the same final part with a different size tool.

Kinematics calibration

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It offers automatic calibration of a 5-axis machining system during setup or maintenance.

Tool orientation in the part coordinate system (CSROT)
This instruction adapts the tool orientation with respect to the defined inclined plane. For example, if the part has not been properly secured on the machine, it lets compensate its inclination while it carries out a 5-axis machining operation

Virtual axis

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A virtual axis is a fictitious axis that always moves in the direction in which the tool is oriented.

For movements perpendicular to the plane, just activate the virtual axis and the CNC will adapt the position of the rotary axes accordingly.

4. PRECISION LATHES: Milling on a lathe, Thread repair, etc.

New milling options for lathe

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The user will be able to associate multiple positioning movements for pocket cycles programmed for the C or Y axes.

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Like for drilling and threading cycles that have been expanded on the milling model.

Improved thread repair

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The face thread repair cycle has been added, mainly used in the oil sector.

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Partial thread repair is also possible. It is very common for repairing threads at welding points without having to repair the entire thread.

6. 0.01 micron resolution

Fagor linear encoders with 0.01 micron resolution and digital interface

Fagor continues applying a permanent improvement process to its products to raise their quality for our customers. The latest advances in optical and electronic technology implemented have made it possible to obtain 0.01 micron resolution in our absolute digital linear encoders.

The entire range of linear encoders with 0.01 micron resolution includes the L, G and S/SV series with digital communication protocols: Fagor FeeDat, Fanuc Serial Interface, Mitsubishi High Speed Serial Interface, Panasonic and Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ.

As a great novelty, unique on the market, Fagor has been able to combine in a single product the extraordinary enclosed steel-tape linear encoder up to 50 m long and the absolute technology with 0.01 micron resolution.

Using higher resolution encoders provides better position and speed control that results in better surface finish on machined parts and much smoother movements of machine components. As a result, we offer our customers a full range of encoders with unique features on the market to help them improve the quality and productivity of their work.

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For more information, please visit http://www.fagorautomation.com/en.

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