Techno Plasma Systems are
driven by a personal computer. The computer may and often is
supplied by the user, or a preconfigured P.C. may be purchased from
Techno. In either case, the Techno Plasma Interface program
(outlined below) is included with all units.
Customers that are new to
automation find the Techno CNC Plasma Interface easy to learn and operate.
Most are up and running in less than one day. They find the intuitive
single-screen design and functions easy to use and remember. The jogging
buttons, speed controls and run displays are all visible on the main page.
Customers soon discover that just because the Techno CNC Plasma Interface
is easy to use does not mean that it is not a comprehensive CNC program.
Several impressive features include:
Techno also offers free updates, via the Techno Support Web site, for the
life of the machine.
Computer Requirements (not
included with machine purchase):
Pentium III / Celeron 600 Mhz, 128MB RAM or better with full PCI Slot to
handle 6" long card.
Techno Plasma CNC Interface Main Menu
The
Techno CNC Interface Main Menu is extremely user-friendly. There are but
two primary functions through which all the controls are used. One
function involves JOGGING and the other
FILE EXECUTION (Outlined in Blue)
Jogging the machine is synonymous with moving the machine‘s axes. All of
the Main Menu‘s jogging functions either actively jog the machine or set
up parameters and controls to jog the machine. In the lower portion of the
Main Menu (shown left) are all the jog controls of one sort or another.
Also, see the Position Counters in the top right quadrant of the Main
Menu. These counters will give a constant numerical position of where you
jog any axis.
File execution refers to the retrieval, manipulation and actual running of
a GCODE file. In this Main Menu you can: view the file‘s toolpath, edit
code, set speeds and parameters and start, pause and resume a file run.
The upper portion of the Main Menu allows you do perform all these tasks
and more.
The Main Menu‘s upper right quadrant features an Axes Positional Display.
This function is useful in both Jogging and File Execution operations.
While jogging, you can track the distance of travel for your axes, and
while running a file, the Positional Display shows the actual travel of
the axes in motion.
Techno Plasma CNC Interface Torch Control
• Automatic digital torch height
• Automatic torch touch off
• Programmable pierce time delay with signal pierce verification
• Torch error detection, which increases consumable life
• Toolpath preview with viewing tools & adjustable view portals
• Built-in editor for shop floor modifications
• Machine feed rate & spindle override control
• Continuous and step jogging functionality to fine tune positional
locations
• Mechanical homing location controls (at any corner of the machine)
• No DNC link required
• Ability to plot and compare toolpath position relative to actual motion
to verify positional feedback
• Allows for up to 10 fixture offsets
• X/Y axes orientation swapping
• I/O machine diagnostics
• Skip function to return to program positions (in case of tool bit
failure)
• Built-in basic nesting features
• Interface password protection to safeguard system functions
• Production logging & reporting
Techno also offers free updates, via the Techno Support Web site, for the
life of the machine.
Geometrics
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The
Techno CNC Interface Main Menu is extremely user-friendly. There are but
two primary functions through which all the controls are used. One
function involves JOGGING and the other
FILE EXECUTION (Outlined in Blue)