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CNC advances to be demonstrated at BIMU and IMTS 2014

June 2014

Exciting new developments in machine tool CNC hardware and software technology will be demonstrated by NUM at IMTS. Highlights will include a highly cost-effective dual channel CNC kernel for designers of small to medium size machines with up to five axes, a functional safety architecture that can easily be scaled to suit any type of machine, and new grinding software for complex geometry tools.

On show at IMTS 2014: NUM will be demonstrating exciting new developments in machine tool CNC hardware and software technology on booth E-5135.

Forming the latest addition to NUM’s market-leading Flexium+ CNC platform, the dual channel Flexium+ 8 CNC kernel provides an exceptionally high level of control flexibility. At any time, either CNC channel can be used to control a spindle motor and four simultaneously interpolated axes – and control can be passed on-the-fly from one channel to the other. This simplifies the design of complex machines with multiple synchronisation requirements, such as thread or gear cutters, and in many cases eliminates the need for a second CNC kernel. NUM will also be providing software demonstrations of complete conversational and cycle solutions developed specifically for the North American market. Based on Flexium+ systems, these include solutions for gear hobbing, shaping and grinding, OD/ID grinding and metal spinning.

Functional safety The functional safety architecture, known as Numsafe, is compatible with all NUM Flexium+ CNC systems. It provides machine builders with a highly flexible means of implementing functional safety functions and can be scaled to suit almost any type of machine tool, regardless of complexity or the number of axes. Key benefits include minimal additional hardware and wiring.

Tool grinding software For the first time in the USA, NUM will be showing the new version of its market-leading Numroto tool grinding software, which now includes functions for complex geometry tools such as multi-helical end mills with variable width flute areas.

NUM’s booth – E-5135 – is located in the East Building at McCormick Place.

NUM will also be exhibiting at Asiametal – Guangzhou and Bimu – Milano in September.

NUM AG Battenhusstrasse 16 CH-9053 Teufen Tel: +41 71 335 04 11 [email protected] www.num.com

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