CNC West Feb March 2019

94 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST February/March 2019 Newest DRO Announced —HEIDENHAIN Heidenhain’s newest digital read- out (DRO) is now available to the mar- ket. Called the ND 7013 model, this new DRO replaces the ever-popular ND 780 and offers an improved user in- terface and user-friendly touch screen, New Products Originally launched 20 years ago, our CAM software now called NCG CAM , has a long standing reputation for advanced 3D milling. Our main license type is perpetual; we have no intentions of changing this. NCG CAM is designed to work on local workstations which is more secure then cloud-based software NCG CAM is perfect for high-speed machining of molds, dies, prototypes and precision surface machining. Key Benefits: •Stand alone CAM software that is compatible with other CAD package •Extremely easy to use •Ideal for shop floor programming •Powerful 3D machining, 3+2 axis & full 5-axis •Optimized tool paths for HSM machining •Increased efficiency •Reduced wear on machine •Extended tool life •Saves time and money !! Are You a CAM Software User Unhappy Being Forced Down the Subscription or Cloud-Based Route? Read On… CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFO info@creativecnc.net (262) 347-3939 • 15- 3/4” RAM Stroke • Fast - Min. 26 IPM Approach • Up to 52 IPM Return • Machinined Surfaces • Build Special Machines on Request • LUX Presses to 400-ton “C FRAME” Presses from 25 - 300 ton Howards Machinery 714-856-2089 among other improvements. This new ND 7013 DRO offers an improved status bar on the right side of the main screen that provides help- ful options for selecting the respective operating status. Aquick access menu allows the user to view or select mul- tiple options such as displaying length and angle values, presets and tools, a stopwatch or calculator, feed rates, an edge finder (in milling mode), as well as an “Auxiliary Functions” key. An I/O function is available on this new DRO providing additional useful enhancements for supporting machine functions. The changeover from the conven- tional Heidenhain keyboard to the touchscreen facilitates operation and makes custom settings possible. This also provides increased protection from the ingress of dirt and liquids. The custom settings are done by configuring keys that are used to switch or control actuators in the machine. Furthermore, with a keystroke, a ma- chinist can call documents (operating instructions, machine manual, tables, etc.) and display them on the screen. If spindle control is activated on the ND 7013 I/O, the user can also define keys for presetting the spindle speed. These custom-defined keys are then included in an OEM bar that can be dragged into the screen, if required. Check Out Past Issues of CNC-West in the Archives www.CNC-West.com