January 2, 2012 - Precitech added the UPx Remote Device Interface to its CNC controls, It has a suite of approximately 100 commands for data sharing and process automation of Precitech’s machine tools. The UPx Remote Device allows for, among other things, the ability to remotely load program parameters and run programs. Data collected by external measurement equipment can now be used to actively update part program parameters between passes. Time stamps and part information can be put on a network from within the program, and start/stop times, number of cycles, and current state of a part can be tracked automatically. Precitech offers a wide range of fast tool and slow tool options for the ultra precision manufacturing industry.
These tools incorporate Precitech’s user friendly UPx machine controller that features the fast code execution rates and an extremely robust QNX operating system. The UPx CNC machine controller is designed specifically to increase throughput. This computational power allows users to produce excellent surface finishes at higher cutting rates and lower part-cutting times than older DSP-based technologies. Part-cutting programs can be set up to cut multiple roughing or finishing passes without operator intervention. The machine also comes equipped with many machine diagnostic and set up aids.
