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CENTROID CNC Retrofit Features and Options

There is a long list of standard features with a CENTROID CNC control so I'll list a few here that are popular with our retrofit customers.

  • USB Memory stick for easy file transfer
  • Touch Screen compatible
  • Wireless MPG control Pendant
  • Built in hard drive for on board file storage
  • Ethernet LAN connection
  • Tool Check Program stop and restart at any point
  • Color Screen, color graphics, run time graphics
  • Graph G code from any source
  • Conversational programming and G code!
  • Built in G code Editor
  • Part and Tool Setup screens
  • Runs on Single Phase 110 or 220
  • Pre-assembled control ready to install.
  • Accurate Job run time estimation
  • Software updateable, won't become outdated
  • Dedicated operator controls
  • Threadmilling and Irregular pocket Cleanout
  • List of standard features

Add Digitizing to your existing milling machine. Copy and cut on the same machine.

Many of our retrofit customers have added new functionality to their machines and have expanded their shops machining capabilities by installing a CENTROID CNC control and tailoring it with optional equipment for their specific application. Here are a few examples of the options you can add to your machine once you have a CENTROID.

Program in the comfort of your office while the machine is out in the shop making chips. CENTROID's Intercon conversational part programming software is available for your desktop PC. Fast and easy Intercon gets the job done! Import DXF files and turn them into parts, countouring, irregular pocket cleanout, tons of canned cycles, threadmilling, repeats, bolt hole circles, math help and much more. Easy to learn yet a powerful part programming system.

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Centroid CNC Feature Highlights

  • On board Motion Control CPU
  • Mill and Lathe CNC software with setup Wizard
  • Touch screen operators control panel (user configurable)
  • Reliable Ethernet communication with CNCPC
  • Runs on Windows 10
  • Compatible with CAD/CAM systems
  • Runs Standard G & M Codes
  • True G-code back plot graphics w cutter comp moves
  • 2000 line accell decell look ahead
  • 1200 blocks per second
  • Backlash compensation
  • Ballscrew compensation
  • Feed rate override operator variable 0-200%
  • Rapid rate override
  • Spindle Control. on/off cw/cw, speed w/override
  • Analog output 0-10 VDC for VFD control
  • Optically isolated inputs, user configurable
  • Relay Outputs user configurable
  • Encoder Input
  • Spindle Encoder RPM display
  • Simple Menu Driven Operator Interface
  • Stop and Restart Job at any point
  • Tool Check, Jog and Restart at any point
  • Cutter Compensation
  • Conductive touch probe compatible
  • Kinematic touch probe compatible
  • Lube Pump control (user configurable to match pump type)
  • MDI mode with recent command memory
  • Programmable Auxiliary Function keys
  • Multiple Language Support
  • User editable PLC programming
  • Part counter, Time, Time estimation
  • Simple Future Software updates available
  • Notepad ++ G code editor
  • Utility Menu
  • Backup and Restore CNC config
  • Message Display and Logs
  • Large easy to read DRO display
  • Menu Driven Part setup
  • Menu Driven Tool setup
  • Menu driven machine configuration setup
  • Fill in the blank Setup Menus
  • Run Menu
  • CNC control configuration menu
  • Restart Job Automatically
  • Any axis can be linear or rotary axis
  • G-code smoothing (user adjustable)
  • Auto Home to switch, user selectable direction per axis
  • Jog to Home
  • ZRI input homing
  • User editable Homing program
  • Software Travel Limits (+ and - directions)
  • User configurable Slow, Fast, Max rates
  • User configurable axis motor acceleration
  • Spindle encoder input for CSS, Threading and Rigid Tapping
  • Keyboard Operator Control panel emulator,
  • Xkeys USB control pad compatible
  • Contour ShuttleXpress compatible
  • Xbox controller compatible
  • Gcode backplot checks work envelope
  • G code backplot shows true cutter comp moves
  • Vary part backplot speed and pause
    w/ G-code line display
  • Real Time Part Graphics, shows tool position while running
  • Optional Stops
  • User editable Subprograms and Macros
  • Engraving compatible (short vector g code no problem)
  • Threadmilling (Mill)
  • Run in Inch or MM mode
  • Tool Library
  • Long part names
  • Drilling and Tapping Cycles
  • USB and Network Drive Compatible
  • Tool Life Management
  • Control relays and contactors thru Manual or Program control
  • User configurable custom DIY M-codes
  • Canned Cycles
  • Profiling with auto cleanout (lathe)
  • Lathe canned cycles (profile, groove, chamfer, cutoff,turning diameter and end face)
  • X/Y axis Deskew, corrects for axes out of square.
  • Mouse and Keyboard jogging in addition to VCP and Xkeys pendant. (4 ways to control the machine tool)
  • Runs on 100-120 VAC OR 200-240 VAC power input.
  • Runs on USA and International Power