Heidenhain opens new 5-axis machining lab

Schaumburg, Illinois – Heidenhain Corp., a supplier of precision measurement and control equipment, has established a working 5-axis machining lab at its headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois to promote and demonstrate these advanced technologies for the U.S. and North American market. A new machining center equipped with the Heidenhain TNC 640 contouring control for milling and turning is at the center of the showcase.

 

Available for training sessions and visits by appointment, Heidenhain’s new 5-axis lab is actively machining parts using the latest technologies available. Programming 5- axis machining is the highlight, but other training opportunities include basic to advanced program training, machine calibration, touch probe, and KinematicsOpt training.

 

The TNC 640 control in the training showroom guides the machining of complex parts, and often uses the specialized features encompassing Heidenhain’s exclusive Dynamic Precision and Dynamic Efficiency options. These optional features include the following:

 

CTC - Compensation of position errors through axis coupling

AVD - Active vibration damping

PAC - Position-dependent adaptation of controller parameters

LAC - Load-dependent adaptation of control parameters

MAC - Motion-dependent adaptation of control parameters

 

ACC - Active suppression of chatter

AFC - Adaptive feed control

Trochoidal milling

 

“We are very pleased to be able to offer 5-axis machining demonstration and training capabilities to our North America market. The availability of this on-site lab promises to further advance the support in our region, promote a better understanding of and meet our customers’ needs, as well as serve to prove our commitment to this important technology,” commented Tom Wyatt, Heidenhain Marketing Manager.