Eliminate the control cabinet with the MX-System

The MX-System opens up completely control cabinet-free automation solutions. Combining various baseplates and function modules (IPC, coupler, I/O, drive, relay, and system modules), the modular system encompasses all the functions and properties of a control cabinet: power supply, fuse protection and power distribution, generation and monitoring of auxiliary voltages, sequence control with inputs and outputs, control of motors and actuators, and the connection level for the field devices. The internationally certified components reduce the effort required for planning, assembly, machine installation, and maintenance.

Benefits of the MX-System for machine tools:

• smaller footprint due to the elimination of control cabinets
• IP67 housing to facilitate use in all areas of metal processing
• increased efficiency due to reduced engineering, assembly, and testing effort
• can be flexibly combined with EtherCAT Box modules and decentralized servo drive systems
• integrated safety functionalities for drives and I/Os via FSoE

TwinCAT 3 CNC Milling Base shortens machining times

The TwinCAT 3 CNC Milling Base provides a comprehensive package of cycles for triple-axis milling and drilling machining, which simplifies programming by encapsulating the processes in parameterizable and reusable blocks. A variety of different drilling strategies are supported, ranging from simple centering and deep hole drilling through to tapping and thread milling. The production of slotted holes, grooves, pockets and tenons is also supported. Extensive parameterization options allow all cycles to be adapted to suit different technological requirements, including different machining modes (roughing or finishing) and feed directions (conventional or climb milling).

Advantages at a glance:

• CNC cycle package for triple-axis milling and drilling
• simple and sophisticated drilling tasks including multiple drilling via cycle combinations
• different milling cycles
• customer-specific contour descriptions can be stored in the NC program
• extensive parameterization options

The modular and easy-to-integrate safety solution

TwinSAFE provides a certified safety solution to meet the safety requirements of a machine tool that integrates seamlessly into the Beckhoff control system. The various I/O components are certified for applications up to SIL 3 in accordance with EN 61508:2010 and Cat 4, PL e in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13849-1:2016-06. Numerous drives with safety-related functions are also available. The safety application is configured or programmed in the TwinCAT development environment and then transferred to a TwinSAFE Logic component, which communicates with all safety devices in the system.

TwinSAFE advantages for your machine concept

• all safety functions can programmed and configured with TwinCAT
• many TwinSAFE I/O modules available with IP20 and IP67 protection rating
• flexible mixing of safe signals with standard signals in the terminal segment
• safety logic is distributed in I/Os and drives via the EtherCAT network
• TwinSAFE SC technology combines standard signals for safety tasks

Robust panels and panel PCs in a customer-specific design

In addition to our standard panels, we also manufacture customized control panels and panel PCs to suit your requirements. In accordance with the machine tool and CNC standards, customer-specific adaptations such as push button extensions and specific operating elements enable an ergonomic design that is precisely tailored to the application for optimal and intuitive machine operation. An individual housing design – from the company logo and company-specific membrane keyboard to the individual housing construction and flexible color scheme in line with your corporate design – shapes the unmistakable appearance of your brand across all machine series.

Individual panels with standardized features – your options:

• cost-effective implementation of company logos
• push button extensions according to customer specifications or via the configuration tool
• implementation of customer-specific mounting arm adapter plates and systems
• implementation of sophisticated operating terminals – also with fieldbus connections

The Control Panels in the CP39xx-150x und CP39xx-151x and series, featuring an angled push-button extension in a special CNC function design, are control and operating devices specifically designed for CNC applications.

Servomotor series with water cooling

AM8300 servomotors achieve an extremely high power density due to their water cooling system, allowing them to deliver up to 40 kW of rated power. The servomotors also offer maximum dynamics, as the moment of inertia remains constant but much higher currents are possible with water cooling. This also results in a threefold increase in the standstill torque. In terms of technology, the AM8300 series is based on the AM8000 series and its options. Five flange sizes, each with three lengths and standstill torques from 5.1 to 274 Nm, cover a wide range of applications. The water cooling system and high IP65 protection rating of the AM8300 make it particularly suitable for high ambient temperatures.

The advantages of water-cooled motors at a glance:

• high power range with rated power of up to 40 kW
• standstill torques increased significantly (up to 3x that of convection cooling)
• maximum power density
• combination of high rated torque and low moment of inertia assures maximum dynamism
• cooling enables use at critical ambient temperatures
• modular principle with all options as included for the AM8000 servomotors

AX8820 universal regenerative unit improves the energy balance of your machine tool

Instead of using brake choppers to convert the surplus energy from a drive system into heat, you can feed the energy back into the power supply (400 to 480 V AC) at up to 7 kW with the AX8820 universal regenerative unit. Intelligent energy management keeps the voltage in the DC intermediate circuit (up to 848 V DC) in constant balance with the power requirements of the drive axes. Up to 3 AX8820s can be operated in parallel with the AX8000 multi-axis servo system, the AX5000 digital compact servo drives, and third-party devices. No communication via EtherCAT is required for operation.

Advantages of the universal regenerative unit:

• suitable for the AX8000 multi-axis servo system, AX5000 digital compact servo drives, and third-party devices
• 7 kW rated power, can be expanded to 21 kW via parallel operation
• sinusoidal energy recovery prevents network distortions
• energy can be stored in the DC link.
• advanced parameterization and diagnostics via EtherCAT