iCNC Control software |
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The most user-friendly control in the industry |
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Known for years for its intuitive graphical interface, Light Machines control software reaches new levels of usability with the new iCNC platform – combining CNCBase machine control software and CNCMotion 3D simulation software. CNCBase provides the same Fanuc compatible platform for programming and operating all Light Machines products. CNCMotion fully integrates with CNCBase providing dynamic simulation of your specific machine – whether used while machining or entirely off-line as a true simulation. The training applications of this robust suite are endless. |
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Control Specifications |
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Features: |
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• Customizable interface • On-screen editor • On-line help • Graphic tool library • Tool height setup wizard • NC program runtime calculation • Realtime 3-D solid tool path verification • 32-bit multi-tasking control • Compatible with most popular CAM systems • Scaling, rotation, mirroring, subroutines • Program in metric or imperial • Canned cycles for drilling, boring, and tapping • Cutter length / diameter compensation • Infinite part program length • Macro programming |
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Programming |
Operation |
Interface |
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EIA RS274-D standard G & M codes |
Manual cycle start and stop |
32-bit DSP motion control card |
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Fanuc(r) compatible |
Manual program pause and feedhold |
Control Area Network (CAN bus) link |
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CAD/CAM compatible |
Manual override spindle speed, 50-150% |
Full control & editing via keyboard or mouse |
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Incremental or absolute programming |
Manual override feed rate, up to 200% |
On screen help & error messages |
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Pause, dwell, chain and repeat functions |
Computer-controlled jog, go to and traverse motion |
Instantaneous position readout of X, Y, Z, & A axes |
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Programmed feed rate control |
Single block and continuous run operational mode |
Real-time or simulated tool path verification |
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Clockwise and counter-clockwise spindle direction |
Optional skip and stop |
3-D solid or centerline tool path verification view |
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Align/homing command |
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Spindle load monitor |
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Tool length offsets for 199 tools |
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Multiple programs possible w/chaining command |
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Multiple coordinate systems |
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Rigid tapping |
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Interpolation |
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Rapid, linear, circular and helical interpolation |
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Circular interpolation with center point or radius input |
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Contouring 4th axis interface, optional |
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