Clausing/Colchester Storm T-Series

With ‘Manual Guide i’, for simple manual operation to complex machining

Two and three axis Storm models are fitted with the GE Fanuc 21iTB control while the five axis ‘MS’ models are fitted with the GE Fanuc 18iTB control. The latest generation ‘B’ controls have twice the processing speed of the previous ‘A’ models and are equipped with ‘Manual Guide i’ software. With ‘Manual Guide i’, operators are able to generate part programs quickly and efficiently through easy to understand conversational style prompts.

Features

'Manual Guide i'

Cycle Screen Views

Features
The GE Fanuc TB Series Control Feature...
Direct Drawing Dimension Programming simplifies programming of complex components by using simple radius, line and angle definitions Multi-repetitive Cycles G70-G76 for automatic finishing, roughing, drilling, threading and grooving cycles Toolpath Graphics for verification of part profile before and during machine cycle 10.4" Color LCD Display n Inch/metric data input Absolute/incremental programming in the same block Programmable increments from 0.0001" to 999.9999" Thread cutting lead range from 0.00001" to 4.0" Rigid tapping G10 offset value setting Multiple part program storage up to 63 programs 64K part program memory Sequence number search Background editing		Constant surface speed/direct rpm programming Decimal point programming Optional stop/block delete Multiple repetitive cycle Tool nose radius compensation 16 sets of tool offsets, (32 sets on 18i TB control) Menu programming format with operator prompts Automatic reference zero return Absolute encoders Work coordinate shift Run hour & part count display Manual pulse generator RS 232 interface port 2 axis contouring with linear and circular interpolation Program test using graphical simulation for detecting errors in part programs
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'Manual Guide i'
With ‘Manual Guide i’ all procedures carried out manually or combined with cycles, can be learned step-by-step by the CNC control and repeated as required. Use the field proven machining cycles for complex turning, drilling and milling operations. Bar machining Threading, ID/OD Grooving or face-turning, ID/OD Center drilling, drilling, boring, reaming, tapping C-axis drilling and tapping by power driven tools C-axis cylindrical machining including polar coordinate interpolation
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Cycle Screen Views
Using Cycles for Complex Machining is as Easy as 1-2-3-4

	1 From main screen, press Soft Key under Cycle Cutting icon		2 Press Soft Key under desired Cycle icon (Thread Cycle Mode was chosen)

	3 Press Soft Key under Inner or Outer icon		4 From the Thread Cycle, the operator inputs data in a well laid out input field, on screen text help with input is available
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