Heidenhain Opens 5-Axis Machining Lab
The working lab demonstrates applications of their precision measurement and control equipment.
Posted: October 14, 2015
Heidenhain Corporation (Schaumburg, IL), a leading supplier of precision measurement and control equipment, has announced that it has established a working 5-axis machining lab at its headquarters in Schaumburg to promote and demonstrate these advanced technologies, specifically for the U.S. and North American markets.
Available for training sessions and visits by appointment, the company’s new 5-axis lab is actively machining parts by utilizing the latest technologies available today. Programming 5-axis machining is the highlight, but other training opportunities include basic to advanced program training, as well as machine calibration, touch probe and KinematicsOpt training.
The TNC 640 control in the training showroom guides the machining of complex parts, and the often utilizes the specialized features encompassing the exclusive “Dynamic Precision” and “Dynamic Efficiency” options. These optional features include the following:
Dynamic Precision
- CTC — Compensation of position errors through axis coupling
- AVD — Active vibration damping
- PAC — Position-dependent adaptation of controller parameters
- LAC — Load-dependent adaptation of control parameters
- MAC — Motion-dependent adaptation of control parameters
Dynamic Efficiency
- ACC — Active suppression of chatter
- AFC — Adaptive feed control
- Trochoidal milling
“We are very pleased to be able to offer 5-axis machining demonstration and training capabilities to our North America market. The availability of this on-site lab promises to further advance the support in our region, promote a better understanding of and meet our customers’ needs, as well as serve to prove our commitment to this important technology,” commented Tom Wyatt, the company marketing manager.
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