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Allowing operators to focus on making parts
CAS prevents collisions in automatic or manual mode, providing risk-free protection for the machine—and great confidence for the operator.
Virtual machine (interference check), Actual machine
  • Collision prevention during automatic operation
    NC program is read in advance and axial travel commands are checked for interference with consideration of zero point and tool compensation values set in NC. Axial travel movement is stopped temporarily before collision occurs.
    Collision prevention during automatic operation
  • Collision avoidance in manual operation
    Especially useful for machine operators setting up a job, collision avoidance in manual mode provides collision-free confidence and faster machining preparations.
    Collision avoidance in manual operation
  • Realistic simulation of workpiece cutting
    Workpiece shape during machining is displayed accurately and interference checks are performed.
    Realistic simulation of workpiece cutting
  • Improved spindle utilization
    Fewer interference checks performed by operators when spindle and turret approach. First part cycle time is shortened.
    Case example Significant reduction in machining preparation time  40% reduction
Operator confidence and enhanced functionality
Simple input of setup information! Easy modeling
  • 1. Machine (settings done)
    • 3D model of machine is registered
    • Automatically selected setting for startup
    Easy modeling Machine (settings done)
  • 2. Select chuck (fixture)
    • 3D models of standard chucks already stored
    • Selection inputs from stored 3D models
    Easy modeling Select chuck (fixture)
    3D models (STL) created with CAD can also be read.
  • 3. Select tools
    • 3D models of standard tools already stored
    • Selection inputs from stored 3D models
    Easy modeling Select tools
    User-created tool profiles and 3D models (STL) can also be read.
  • 4. Enter blank shapes
    • Interactively enter basic configurations
    Easy modeling Enter blank shapes
    Also accepts end-user STL 3D models.

Application example

  • Collision avoidance during turret rotation, movement
    Unforeseen collisions of long tools with turret rotation and travel can be avoided. The operator can concentrate on the machining without worry of collisions.
    Collision avoidance during turret rotation, movement
  • Interference checks during soft jaw forming
    Since jaws are fixture models, the Collision Avoidance System cannot normally be used during soft jaw forming. However, by defining the jaw shape as a blank material model, CAS can be used.
    Interference checks during soft jaw forming
Caution
The Collision Avoidance System is a system that detects collisions based on 3D models of the machine components, tools, fixtures, and workpieces stored in the OSP. Thus, if the entered tool, fixture, workpiece shape differs from their actual dimensions, CAS will not accurately detect possible collisions. In some cases, the units or movements that are subject to collision detection may be limited.