2 Introducing the ProMill 8000
2.1 Overview of Standard Features
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Introducing the ProMill 8000
The ProMill 8000 is a versatile PC-based CNC milling center that enables you to deliver robust instruction
in computer numerical control and advanced manufacturing.
The ProMill 8000 comes equipped with 3-axis stepper motors, ball screws, a variable speed A/C
powered brushless spindle motor, limit/home switches, and an ISO 20 taper spindle with a 10 mm
maximum tool diameter and 150 mm throat.
This CNC system requires no assembly and is ready to run on an Ethernet port on a standard PC, and fits
comfortably into any classroom without sacrificing features.
Like larger industrial machines, the ProMill 8000 uses EIA, ISO, and Fanuc-compatible G&M code
programs to cut parts in a variety of materials.
This section presents the following information:
Section Contents: Introducing the ProMill 8000
Section
Name
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Overview of Standard Features.
Overview of CNCBase/Motion Control Software.
2.1.
OVERVIEW OF STANDARD FEATURES
Some of the ProMill Milling Center’s most notable hardware and software features are listed in the table
below:
Info Table: Standard Features
Network and software features
Ethernet-based control
PC-based CNC software
EIA RS-274D standard G&M code programming
A built-in full-screen NC program editor with graphic tool path
verification
Multiple tool programming
Help functions on screen
Standard hardware features
4th axis ready
Brushless spindle motor
Pneumatic drawbar
