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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK TMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
5.1.6
Electronic Handwheel Option
TMC has the option to have X, Y and Z handwheels included with your mill. The handwheels are mounted
on the machine by the use of 4 SHCS.
Electronic Hand Wheels are a proprietary option on a
wide range of TRAK Mills, which provide a high level of
precise control over the movement of X, Y and Z axis
while providing a high level of protection for the
operator. Operator safety as well as precise control of
the machine are provided with our hand wheel option.
Our ProtoTRAK software provides control of these
handwheels at various speeds. There is a fast course
mode to allow rapid movement on a mill when not close
to a work area or other objects. We also provide precise
fine control over the hand wheels when needed for slow
accurate movement while zeroing out an axis as well as
other tasks.
Figure 5.1.6a shows a detailed photo of a handwheel
before installation on a TMC.
Figure 5.1.6a
Photo 5.1.6b shows the X, Y, & Z axis of a TMC on the job using the Electronic Hand Wheel option. In
practice, the EHW are a big help and time saver for the production floor.
Figure 5.1.6b
