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5-Axis CNC from MultiCam

Global CNC cutting system manufacturer MultiCam¨ Inc. is proud to unveil the versatile 8000 Series 5-Axis Router as the ultimate high-performance CNC machining solution. This new line is the choice for high-speed, heavy-duty routing in the woodworking, plastics, non-ferrous metals and composites industries.

ÓFive-axis CNC machining opens up a world of new capabilities for MultiCam,Ó said Director of Sales and Marketing John Harris. ÒApplications include edge trimming of molded wood, plastic and composite parts, deep-cavity mold making and machining of spiral staircase components.Ó In addition to the standard X, Y and Z axes, the end of the Z-axis features a 440-degree rotational axis and a 150-degree swing axis. Visualize a hemispherical work envelope (the lower half of a basketball) on the end of the Z-axis. MultiCam can put the tool at any point on this surface under full CNC program control.

The operator may program all five axes to move simultaneously, or program the fourth and fifth axes separately or locked in the vertical position to run the 8000 Series as a standard three-axis machine. Using all five axes of movement is not always necessary. Five-axis machines are extremely flexible with the ability to expand a shop’s capabilities for future business.

System Makes Router Registration Affordable

Focusing on economy, MultiCam Inc. also introduces the manual Value Vision system for low volume digital finishing without the cost of registration equipment designed for major industrial users. The global CNC cutting machine manufacturer created this innovative new product offering to facilitate router registration without a camera.

Value Vision prompts the operator to locate at least the first two fiducials, using the laser pointer. Then it extrapolates the position of the remaining fiducials based on the orientation and distances between the initial few. The image of the cut file appears on the graphical keypad before the operator starts the cutting sequence. With the proper mechanical setup, the Value Vision system can make registration available to all MultiCam Router operators.

For more information, contact John Harris, MultiCam LP, 1025 West Royal Lane, DFW Airport, TX 75261, 972-929-4070, Fax: 972-929-4071, E-mail: sales@multicam.com, Web: www.multicam.com.

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