Woodworking
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Thanks to the collaboration with leading companies in the
woodworking machine sector, Tecnos G.A. has introduced significant technological
innovations, setting new standards in terms of speed and quality of axis
control. The complexity and reliability demanded of woodworking sector applications
require that the hardware and software as a whole be highly flexible and
easy to develop. This is where Syncro stand out as milestones because of
their high performance and absolute reliability. It is in this very sector
where years ago the first integrations in corporate and field networks were
implemented, designing specific modules to communicate with mainframes (Ethernet)
and machine inputs/outputs (Profibus, Can Open). |
Glassworking
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Tecnos G.A has been active in the flat glass cutting sector
for around fifteen years. As well as the typical applications for linear
cutting, shaped cutting and stratified glass cutting, Tecnos G.A has developed
noteworthy dynamic handling/cutting systems. In shaped cutting applications
with tangent chuck where strong acceleration and high movement/engraving
speed is required, the performance of the Synchro system is quite remarkable. |
Marbleworking
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In the marbleworking machine sector, Tecnos G.A offers solutions
for conventional machining operations (cutting, boring, grinding, milling,
cropping ...) or water-jet cutting. The laser shape-detection systems are
of considerable interest in model production techniques. |
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The design is based on a double-processor system; one dedicated
to interface management and one to axis management with built-in PLC. Access
to the interface and to programming is based principally on the use of vertical
and horizontal function keys fitted to the PC12 with corresponding illustrative
icons, aiming to make the system intuitive and easy-learning. The system
allows work programming, both with ISO language and macros with modes for
self-learning of quotes and tools. It is fitted with an ISO editor, gives
a graphic display of the work sequence, has a zoom function and it allows
the user to follow the work process graphically, step-by-step. ISO codes
are supported for positioning, drilling, milling and miscellaneous functions
(M codes), which can also be user-defined. Self-learning macros allow the
user to monitor positioning and different types of drilling operations (grill
holes, in-line, on parallelogram, etc.). Tool configuration; each tool can
be associated a different corresponding image. Capability to define 100
piece sources. Manual function for operating the mandrel, axes and other
machine cycles, with axle override and mandrel override control. Management
of axes via adjustment wheel. The application also offers the option to
personalise language messages for operation of the interface. |
PUI - Programmable User Interface
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The PUI project was created to provide an easy-to-use tool
for developing a simple interface between the user and Tecnos Numerical
Controls Compared to analogue tools already on the market, this product
can be used for different types of Tecnos hardware which use the TN18 terminal
or the built-in CN50 unit as interface units. Its other defining feature
is its intelligence, spread throughout the Tecnos NC CPU unit, minimising
the terminal to a simple input and output unit. The aim is to give the programmer
full flexibility, configurability and power of the SYNCRO system, which
is the beating heart of the Tecnos NC. The close integration between PLC
and NC (a SYNCRO feature) allows the use of completely different types of
applications, from multitask positioning systems to work centres for the
cutting and machining of pieces. |