CNC spectraLIGHT 0200 Milling Technology See a demonstration of the Control Software Modern milling techniques are an essential element in both small and large scale automated manufacturing industries. intelitek's CNC spectraLIGHT 0200 Milling Technology tekLINK introduces students to the fundamentals of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling by working with a variety of actual and simulated robotic workcell applications. Students grasp the fundamentals of CNC milling by working with industrial based equipment to accurately machine multiple complex parts. Students observe and experience CNC's superiority over time consuming, less accurate, manually controlled machine tools. The activities in the included curriculum will challenge students to develop and edit programs and machine assorted parts. Students gain hands-on experience in proper machine set up, cutting tool selection, tool path simulation and machining center operation. Students design solutions for industrial CNC milling applications with emphasis on real industrial concerns, such as optimized programming, accurate milling and increased productivity. The affordable spectraLIGHT 0200 Machining Center for the budget-minded. It features an intuitive Windows software interface and conform to industrial EIA, ISO, Fanuc, G and M code standards. The SpectraLight Mill is available with an on-line teaching curriculum that you can load onto your server or run from ours. One machine can serve multiple students saving money and valuable lab space.
Curriculum Curriculum include 15 activities, each of which can be completed in one 55-minute lab session. Each activity includes the following sections: Objectives - goals the student will achieve, SCANS skills - competencies the student will develop, Materials - specific items needed for the activity, Overview - description of the subjects to be explored, Procedures - includes a series of tasks or operations the students perform; questions and review conclude each activity, Worksheets - all questions and tasks are printed on a set of worksheets for recording the student's answers and lab results, Academics - contains enrichment materials such as industrial applications and opportunities. The fifteen students activities in spectraLIGHT 0200 are: Getting Started Mill Components The Control Program Mounting the Stock Tooling Home Positions Selecting an NC Program Verify and Dry Run the Program Run the NC Program NC Programming Coordinate Systems Developing an NC Program Editing the NC Program Verify and Run the Program Final Project and Conclusion Control Software Features the control software operates under Windows 95 and NT 4.0 3-axis simultaneous motion control 3-axis simultaneous linear and circular motion simultaneous spiral motion EIA, ISO and Fanuc compatible codes G and M codes under EIA-RS 274D standard solid model graphics simulation - integrated with the control software G and M codes for robotics interfacing supports CAD/CAM software incremental/absolute programming programming spindle speed instantaneous feed rate override full screen editor error messages on line HELP

General Features

3/8" tool holder

1/8" high speed steel end mill (3/8") shank

Set of hold-down clamps

Machine Specifications

• Axis Travel

X Axis - 8.5" (216mm)

Y Axis - 4.5" (114mm)

Z Axis - 5.5" (140mm)

Open height - 7.62" (194mm)

• Work Area

Table size - 13" x 2.75" (330mm x 70mm)

Number of T-slots - 2

• Spindle

Drive motor - 1/3hp, 249W

Motor type - DC permanent magnet

Speed range - 200-2,500 RPM

Spindle bore - 0.375" (9.52mm)

Throat - 3.5" (89mm)

• Accuracies

Repeatability - 0.0005" (0.0127mm)

Resolution (half step) - 0.00013" (0.0032mm)

• Feed Motors

Feed rate - 0.1-12 ipm (2-300mm/min)

Rapid traverse - 30 ipm (762mm/min)

Stepper motors - 100 oz. in. (70 Ncm), 200 step/rev

• Power Requirements

United States - 120 VAC (+/- 5%), 50-60 Hz, 15A

 

• Dimensions

Width - 22" (559mm)

Depth - 22" (559mm)

Height - 25" (635mm)

• Weight (approximate)

Machining Center - 80 lbs. (36 kg)

Shipping - 118 lbs. (54 kg)

Control Specifications

• Interpolation

3-axis simultaneous circular interpolation

Simultaneous linear and circular interpolation on all axes

Helical interpolation

Circular interpolation with center point or radius input

• Programming Standards

Program memory for 10,000 blocks

Multiple programs possible with chaining command

EIA RS274-D standard G & M codes

Subprograms

Fanuc®-compatible NC code subset

CAD/CAM compatible

• Programming Modes

Incremental and absolute programming

G & M codes for robotic interfacing

Inch or metric programming

DNC mode for FMS application

Feed rate and axis dimension scale factors

• Programming Features

Programmed pause, dwell, chain and repeat functions

Programmable on/off spindle motor with M codes

Programmable spindle speed control with S codes

Six canned cycles for drilling and boring

Tool length offsets for eight tools

Cutter compensation*

Multiple coordinate systems*

 

• Operational Modes

Manual or programmed spindle speed control

Instantaneous feed rate override

Computer-controlled jog, go-to and traverse motion

Operational mode: single block and continuous run

Optional skip and stop

• System Input

Calculator-style input for numeric data input

Keyboard- or mouse-operated menus

Full screen editor support with keyboard or mouse

• System Feedback

Error messages

HELP functions on screen

Instantaneous position readout of X, Y and Z axes

3-D graphic tool path verification with rotational viewing

Electronic Interface

• Controller Box

• PCI computer interface card (Your computer must have an available PCI card slot)

• Computer interface cable

• Control software on CD's

System Interfaces

• PCI bus to host computer

• Robotic interface with TTL I/O

• Optically isolated AC outputs

Safety Features

• Transparent safety shield with interlock switch

• Emergency stop switch on front panel

• Emergency stop available on keyboard

• Limit switch on Z axis

• Keylock on electronic control box

Ordering Information Including Model Numbers

• Power: 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, Model No: SLM-0201

Options (not included with basic system)

• Fixture and Tooling Kit - ACC-5510

• End Mill Set - ACC-5530

• Long Flute End Mill Set - ACC-5532

• CAD Engraver Tool and Accessories - ACC-5542

• Multiple Tool Change Kit - ACC-5560

• Engraver Tool Set - ACC-5710

• Vacuum System - ACC-5740

• spectraCAM Milling, Windows - CAM-6721

• Machinable Wax Milling Stock, Small Blocks - PKG-9120

• Aluminum Milling Stock - PKG-9130

• Name Badge Stock - PKG-9160

• Name Plate Stock - PKG-9170

• Air Vise Robotic Interface - PNU-4515

• Air Compressor - PNU-4535

Last updated:   March 21, 2008