Graphical guidance for workpiece probe measurement

By OEM Update Editorial April 10, 2020 11:42 am IST

A new software option from CNC specialist NUM dramatically simplifies measurement cycles during CNC machining processes. Designed expressly for ease of use, the software employs graphical guidance techniques to completely dispense with the need for CNC machine operators to have any G-code programming experience.It is likely to beof special interest to machine shops seeking to enhance their process verification or increase the throughput of precision parts.

Supplied in the form of a software wizard for use with any of NUM’s latest-generation Flexium+ CNC systems, the new option accommodates all standard probe measurement cycles for parts and tools. For maximum versatility, there are 17 different workpiece measurement routines and four probe calibration routines, plus two fixed probe calibration and cutter length presetting routines. The system also offers six measurement routines specifically for use on milling machines.

Each routine provides unambiguous guidance throughout its respective measurement cycle, effectively automating the process. The user is first prompted to specify the technological data for the measurement such as the feed rate and probing speed, followed by preparatory data such as the approach and starting positions, and input and output data specific to the selected cycle.