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Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK
KMX Knee Mill, Bed Mill & ProtoTRAK
KMX CNC Retrofit Safety, Programming, Operating & Care Manual
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Save system configuration files, including backlash and calibration values
The thumb drive comes correctly configured for ProtoTRAK KMX.
3.4.9
Electronic Handwheels
When ordered as part of the TRAKing/Electronic Handwheels Option the
electronic handwheels replace the standard mechanical handwheels for table and
saddle traverse. The electronic handwheels will operate when the ProtoTRAK
KMX CNC is in a Mode where the machinist controls the motion of the table and
saddle. This includes the DRO Mode, the Set-Up Mode and the TRAKing
operation in the Run Mode. The electronic handwheels will not operate during
other functions, such as when the “Select a Mode” message appears on the
screen.
Handwheel resolution is determined by the F/C key on the display. Fine feed
moves .200 inches per revolution, Course feed moves .800 inches per revolution.
3.4.10
Position Encoders
The ProtoTRAK KMX CNC may be configured to run either with or without
independent position encoders for X and Y travel. Optional encoders are glass
scales, each with 0.005 mm (
.0002”
) underlying resolution.
3.4.11
Limit Switches
Optional limit switches are available for the saddle and table travel.
3.4.12
Cable Breakout Box
A Cable Breakout box must be ordered separately for any knee mill or knee mill
retrofit whenever the mill is equipped with Limit Switches, Electronic Handwheels
and /or 3-axis knee mills with AUX function.
3.4.13
Offline Programming
Optional PTKMX Offline Programming software is available for creating part
programs on your PC. Powerful DXF and Parasolid programming systems can be
added to this offline software.
