CNC System
System Functions
Start, Stop, Go To and Reverse.
Graphical pierce select
Eight Direction Jog
Graphic display of nest to be cut, with zoom
Real-time Graphics a cursor and path line change shows progress on job
Download files from a USB memory device, network or disk
Kerf offsett - tool compensation
Touch screen file selection
Select job preview, touch the file name and the part programme is displayed.
Alpha Numeric file name capability
Pre Programmed Flexi Shapes with graphical display
Row and Column Nesting
Chain Cutting, Common side Cutting.
Program Rotate, Mirror and Scale
Plate Alignment
Status Displays for Speed , X & Y position, program name & status
Auto or Manual cutting Mode
Pre heat and pierce times can be taught via the screen
Job interrupt and return, permits move off to replace consumables, with return.
Full reverse along cut
Off path lead in Allows easy restart anywhere along the programme.
Analogue voltage out to proportional gas valves.
Lost cut recovery
Automatic small hole slowdown
Automatic slow leadin function for plasma cut holes
Data logging stores cutting progress with 1 second accuracy
Remote access via internet for fault finding upgrades etc.
Customised splash screen
3 axis digital synchronisation (in x or y axis) with homing routine
Test run facility with repositioning.
Feed rate override 5 - 200% of set speed
Extensive internal real time diagnostics.
Corner Height Disable
Plasma Height Sense
The control software incorparates a number of plasma torch height control options ranging from the simplest pneumatic roller ball setup to a high definition height sense with plate detect and end of cut lookahead. In all cases the cutting parameters are set automatically including the optimum arc voltage, the initial height and the pierce height.
Automatic gas control.
Gas pressures are controlled by the system automatically via a parameter database. The system controls the preheat time, preheat pressure, pierce time, pierce ramp, speed ramp cut pressure etc.
PC requirements minimum spec
2 Ghz Pentium processor
1 Gb ram
Windows XP or Vista
2 free usb sockets.
15" LCD monitor, ideally with touch screen but a mouse can be used
CNC system designed for plasma, gas water jet, routing and tangential knife cutting.
The Techserv CNC is a PC based motion and process controller, featuring an easy to use touch screen interface.
Techserv Cutting Systems Ltd. Pepperoyd Mills, Pepperoyd St, Dewsbury, W. Yorks England +44 (0)1924 460456
Recent projects
Structural steel plates for the 2012 Olympic stadium were cut on a Techserv HS4000 plasma machine
Structural steel for the new Doncaster college was cut using a Techserv HS2000 plasma and the cellular roof beams cut using a Techserv GP5000 gas cutter.
Techserv Cutting Systems Ltd