TNC 320 is a full function control that incorporates the features of the iTNC 530 control, including the ability to control five axes, but at a lower cost. Has analog drive interface, good for interfacing to existing drive systems on retrofit applications. Its one-piece construction minimizes cable runs.
Features a 15” TFT color flat-panel display (1024 x 768 pixels) for programming graphics and on-screen user support. Main computer has a large number of onboard cycles to simplify machining operations, from drilling and milling to workpiece probing. Conversational programming is standard and G-code programming is now possible with an added USB keyboard. The compact flash memory card stores the PLC program, commissions information and offers more user memory for NC files. Data interfaces include RS 232 as well as USB and ETHERNET.
Based on the new NC Kernel software platform. Benefits include a powerful interface between PLC and NC, eliminating redundant operations. Detailed help can by called for each parameter by pressing a button. Has expandable I/O capabilities making it viable for more complex machine applications.
The control will make its North American debut during the WESTEC show, March 27-30.
Master Bond Supreme 3HT-80 is a one-component heat curing epoxy adhesive. It reportedly exhibits high shear and high peel strength. Offers resistance to impact, thermal shock, vibration and stress fatigue cracking. No-mix compound, has an unlimited working life and cures within 30 min. at 175°F (80°C).
Said to have excellent adhesion to metals, glass, ceramics, wood, vulcanized rubbers and most plastics. It forms bonds that are resistant to water, oil, fuels and most organic solvents even upon prolonged exposures. Operates at -100° to +350°F. Is 100% reactive and does not contain any solvents.
Available in half-pint, pint, quart, gallon and five-gallon containers. Also available in convenient cartridge applicators.
BP Microsystems will showcase the latest addition to its automated device programmer family, the Helix, in Wong Kong King (WKK)’s booth 1F15 at Nepcon China/EMT China, scheduled to take place April 4-7, in Shanghai.
With the introduction of the Helix programming system, device programming customers can get the quality of automated device handling at a lower price point than traditionally available.
The desktop automated system comes with two precision-designed tube input and output handling systems. Integrated in the handler are two BP Micro Enhanced 7th Generation programming sites with FX4 socket module capability. This technology can program up to four devices simultaneously per site. Can handle a range of packages including MSOP, SOIC, PLCC, SSOP and TSSOP. A tray-only version will be available at a later date.
The operational sequence of the machine picks the part from tube input, transfers the part to the programming socket, programs the part and returns the part to tube output. Integrated motors open and close programming sites in synchronization with the placement and retrieval of parts. The tooling head requires no vision system for handling fine-pitched parts, for an overall throughput of 800 devices/hr. One computer and software interface controls both BPWin software and handler control operations.