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CENTROID
Standard CNC Router Retrofit |
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This
is a 1999 Standard Router, it originally came equiped with a Fagor
8025 CNC control which had limited memory and a hard to read display
screen. Problems with the control were costing too much to repair,
so time for a CNc retrofit! A CENTROID M-39 CNC control was installed
to replace the old Fagor. Wow! What a differenece! Now you can
easily see your programs on the large LCD screen in color and you
can stop and restart your jobs at any point. The new CENTROID is
also smoother and more accurate which yeilds a better surface finish. |
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on any image for a larger view |
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We choose to use the M-39 CNC control for its remote control pendant.
The remote control pendant allows the operator to walk completey
around the work table with the CNC controls at his finger tips.
With a M-39 you can take the control to where the work is. This
makes setting up job zero points and setting tool heights faster
and more accurate. The pendant has two built in strong magnets on
the back, which hold it firmly in place on any magnetic surface.
Two side straps make it convienent to carry with one hand and the
pendant also has a parking dock on the display arm which holds it
firmly in place when not in use. The pendant can also be used as
it sits in the parking dock.
This machine
is equipped with a 18,000 rpm spindle which is control by the CENTROID
M-39. The spindle is programmable. The spindle can be turned on
and off via the remote pendant and the speed can be adjusted there
as well. |
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The
CENTROID CNC control is well suited for a Router table control. Running
large programs for 3D work is no problem, importing DXF files for
engraving, sign making and logo cutting is easy as well. Importing
G code programs from popular CAD/CAM systems such as MasterCam, Art
Cam, EnRoute and many others is simple. The CENTROID is windows based
so file transfer (networking, USB , USB floppy, USB cd, USB zip drive,etc..) is easy
and you can store all your programs right at the control and view
them at any time. |
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The
M-39 can be mounted to a machine in a variety of ways. Some folks
like to mount the system on a rolling stand which allows you to move
the entire control console around, while other like to choose the
articulating arm shown here to holding the display, keyboard and pendant.
The CENTROID arm is very rigid and is hindged at two places and has
an adjustment for getting the display perfectly level. This is a nice
setup since it can be moved to operators preferred position or out
of the way to load/unload the machine |
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Click
here for more information and your Free CENTROID CNC Video on DVD |
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