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Jared Ehst
Owner/Partner, Technical Engineer at Ehst Systems and Controls
Technical breakdown of the Ideal Manufacturing LLC Cope Machine:
This two station cope machine is demonstrated here being fed by a UR 20. This robot is a bit overkill for the application but accomplishes the job with its impressive 68in reach.
The control system for this machine is based on a Beckhoff Automation CX series processor which enabled easy to implement multi-axis motion control and logic control. We also rely on the TwinSAFE platform to seamlessly manage the safety logic for this machine. Phoenix Contact supplies safe zero speed monitoring for the 2 high speed 9kw spindles powered by Lenze i500 series VFDs over EtherCAT. These spindles have quick change HSK tool holders and are capable of 12000 RPM in this configuration.
Compact motion control keeps the cabinet size low with the EL72xx series drives which drive the Beckhoff AM8000 servo motors to provide reliable, precise motion for cutting and positioning of the spindles in 3 dimensional space in combination with Apex gearboxes and Metal Work's linear actuators. The spindle gantry is built of 3/4in steel to reduce vibration and improve cut quality. This results in a gantry with estimated weight of 300lbs.
Pneumatics are controlled using Metal Works EB80 IO-Link valve bank with an interrupted power section for safe state operation.
Weintek offers this clean, quality HMI from the CMTX series and easy communication to the PLC over ADS.
For more information on the woodworking features and specs of operation on this machine go to idealmanufacturingllc.com
Technical breakdown of the Ideal Manufacturing LLC Cope Machine:
This two station cope machine is demonstrated here being fed by a UR 20. This robot is a bit overkill for the application but accomplishes the job with its impressive 68in reach.
The control system for this machine is based on a Beckhoff Automation CX series processor which enabled easy to implement multi-axis motion control and logic control. We also rely on the TwinSAFE platform to seamlessly manage the safety logic for this machine. Phoenix Contact supplies safe zero speed monitoring for the 2 high speed 9kw spindles powered by Lenze i500 series VFDs over EtherCAT. These spindles have quick change HSK tool holders and are capable of 12000 RPM in this configuration.
Compact motion control keeps the cabinet size low with the EL72xx series drives which drive the Beckhoff AM8000 servo motors to provide reliable, precise motion for cutting and positioning of the spindles in 3 dimensional space in combination with Apex gearboxes and Metal Work's linear actuators. The spindle gantry is built of 3/4in steel to reduce vibration and improve cut quality. This results in a gantry with estimated weight of 300lbs.
Pneumatics are controlled using Metal Works EB80 IO-Link valve bank with an interrupted power section for safe state operation.
Weintek offers this clean, quality HMI from the CMTX series and easy communication to the PLC over ADS.
For more information on the woodworking features and specs of operation on this machine go to idealmanufacturingllc.com
Jordan Ehst
Owner, Designer, Programmer at Ehst Systems and Controls
Stopped by to add a feature to a small project you did several years ago. It isn't the prettiest machine ever but it's a fun little piece. Beckhoff Automation USA Weintek
Stopped by to add a feature to a small project you did several years ago. It isn't the prettiest machine ever but it's a fun little piece. Beckhoff Automation USA Weintek