Router Enhancements

AXYZ International has added two powerful machining enhancements to the range of routers available under its AXYZ and Pacer power brands. The next generation A2MC machine controller is now available as a standard feature on all routers, while the upgraded ATC (Automatic Tool Change) facility is available as an optional machine enhancement.

The A2MC controller delivers much faster and smoother motion based on S-Curve (Seven Segment Velocity) trajectories, leading to a significant reduction in ‘bounce’ and vibration caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration. The controller is also fully NC code-compatible and will therefore work with all popular CAD/CAM packages.

One of the most important features is its ability to accommodate a much broader range of machining options through the addition of a host of peripheral devices. Since the controller is network-based, it will connect to AXYZ router owners existing networks for program transfer and for Internet connection to access software updates and more. The router also incorporates a MODBUS network that enables connectivity with a virtually limitless range of devices, the ATC and ICS (Intelligent Cutting System) camera registration system being good examples of these. Other devices include tangential and oscillating knives, drill heads, automatic vacuum switching and twin or triple cutting heads.

With this latest controller there are no limits to the size and complexity of the jobs that can be processed. Tests on three-dimensional surfacing files in excess of 80MB have been carried out with no operational issues experienced.

The complementary AXYZ ATC facility has now been upgraded to allow a choice of either seven or 21 different stations to better accommodate jobs that require multiple automatic tooling functions.

For more information, contact Greg Jenkins, AXYZ Automation, Inc., 5330 S. Service Rd., Burlington, ON L7L 5L1 Canada, 800-361-3408/905-634-4940, Fax: 905-634-4966, E-mail: blowe@axyz.com, Web: www.axyz.com.