Machine Tool Builder Support

C5 Systems Pty. Ltd

Mr Peter Heraud, Managing Director of C5 Systems’ reason for choosing the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D with SIMODRIVE 611D digital servo drives and 1FK7 servo motors, gave him a machine that uses a globally recognized control, with a worldwide support network. This will allow him to sell this new machine into all corners of the earth with the comfort of knowing there will be local support if required. He also stated that his choice of using CNC Design as an electrical engineering source has already proven to be correct, by eliminating the long hours of trying times normally associated with initial machine commissioning.

The machine is a level above standard Clay Milling machines and is capable of accurately machining a variety of soft materials including Styrene foams and Ureols. The use of large cutters with some materials can reduce, or even eliminate the need for roughing. The machine will reduce total turnaround time by using increased cutting speeds, larger cutters and most importantly a greatly increased machining envelope that eliminates multiple set-ups. With the introduction of 5 axis cutting, it will be possible to machine a complete automobile exterior with one set-up and only one NC program per cutter.

The main unit runs on parallel low-profile (70 mm) plates set 3.5m apart. Travel is 7m * 3m with vertical displacement of 2.5m. A 3rd transfer plate with integrated turntable simplifies the translation of the main unit to the opposing rail.
The main axis is driven by a unique Synchro rack drive (Patent Pending) that is central to the transfer of the main unit from rail to rail.

Contact:
Mr Peter Heraud
C5 Systems Pty. Ltd.
Phone +61 3 9545 5300
Facsimile +61 3 9545 5340

e-mail: pheraud@c5systems.com.au