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Broad array of 4fxo multi at low prices. Featuring 4fxo multi in stock and ready for shipping here online! The MULTUS B300II is the ultimate fusion of turn-mill operations, with lathe, vertical or horizontal machining center and material handling operations consolidated into one 8-10 inch chuck class machine.
Are you taking advantage of all the things a CNC control can do for you? There are several new technologies that should be on your hot list if you want to make your life easier, more productive and more efficient. Check this list of handy functions that come standard on our newest OSP-P300M – some are included on our older controls too. Try them out and you’ll see these functions are addictive (in a good way):
Mid-Auto Manual* – Allows the operator to “pause” the CNC machining program, move the axes around, check the tool to make sure it is not chipped or broken, or even check a feature on the part, and then resume the operation at the same point where it left off. This prevents the operator from having to stop the program, search for the point where he left off in the program and “re-start” operation. (But the OSP can still do that).
One-step Advance and Return* – This function gives the operator control over the automatic tool changer (ATC) or automatic pallet changer (APC). Because of the absolute position encoders on all of our motors, the OSP CNC control always knows where the ATC and APC are, so recovering from an E-stop, power outage or reset are as simple as pressing a button.
Simultaneous Editing – Can edit two part programs on one screen. Can also exit the editor, save the program and select the program for automatic operation with one button.
Quick Edit Function – When the operator is running a part program, the Quick Edit button opens up the edit window while still in Auto mode, and puts the cursor on the line that is currently being executed. This gives the operator the ability to change the code, look at upcoming code, and then save the changes that were just made.
Schedule Programs – This is a way of chaining programs together and running them as if they were one. Often times, with large part programs such as those used when making die-mold parts or 5 axis parts, the programs are split up by tool number. This makes the smaller programs more manageable because it can cut down on the file sizes (although we can still run up to a 2GB program in our “Large Program Capacity” mode).
100 Tool Length Offsets and 100 Work Offsets – Many machine tool builders only provide a few TLO registers and work offsets. Okuma offers many more as standard.
Helical Cutting – This is standard on the OSP CNC control and useful for threadmilling, or using a toolpath that ramps down in the part.
Sync Tapping – Synchronized tapping allows the use of rigid tap holders (which are less costly than tension-compression types), and provides accurate threads due to the synchronizing of the spindle and the linear axis being driven. The OSP also includes peck tapping as a standard option.
User Task 1 and 2 – User Task 1 allows the programmer to use the branch statement (GOTO), access common variable, local variables and use math functions. User Task 2 allows the use of system variables (e.g. read active tool numbers, pallet numbers, date and time etc.), as well as reading or updating I/O signals from the NC.
Tool Life Management – This feature lets the operator set up limits for how long they want a tool to run before an alarm is triggered. It can be used by either counting the number of times the tool is used, or by a cutting time value. It has the added capability of calling up a spare tool and continuing operation without interruption.
USB Interface – The OSP has two USB 2.0 ports located on the front of the CNC control so the operator can easily download/upload part programs.
Ethernet Interface – For companies that want to network their machines, the Ethernet interface allows part programs to be sent/received remotely over a local network.
Hi-Cut Pro – This is a standard function that controls the speed, acceleration and deceleration of the feedrate based on the desired tolerance to be held. For rough cuts, the parameters can be opened up to use the full acc/dec of the machine. For more critical parts the parameters will be tightened up and thus provide smoother machine motion and optimum quality parts.
Help Function – With the press of a button, the machine manuals become available to the operator right on the CNC control. This includes a programming assistant that describes the canned cycles, and a G & M code listing. If an alarm pops up, the same button will bring up a description of the alarm and possible causes.
Are you using, or planning to use, any of these functions? Comment below and share your thoughts, or contact us or your local distributor and we’ll set up an in-person demo to show you how to make the most of your CNC control.
Paul Russell is Applications Engineer, Okuma America Corporation.
*These functions are only available from Okuma.
Our MULTUS B200II is the ultimate fusion of turn-mill operations, with lathe, vertical, or horizontal machining center and material-handling operations consolidated into one 6- to 8-inch chuck class machine. This multitasking CNC machine performs process-intensive machining for shorter deliveries, while making more effective use of floor space. With fewer setups, work in process is drastically reduced and machine utilization is greatly increased.
The MULTUS B200II has a 225° B-axis range with 12,000 rpm H1-milling spindle (opt. 20,000 rpm) with dual function (L/M). The H-1 dual function spindle head utilizes CAPTO-C6 tooling and has a 16.2/10.8 hp PREX milling motor spindle. The base offering has 40-tool ATC, with a 60-tool ATC available. The H1-turret has a 0.001-degree B-axis and compound-motion Y-axis for machining flexibility. The main spindle is equipped with a full-contouring C-axis.
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