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’s control features G-code processing features that are designed to increase CAD/CAM programming productivity. Due to the robust NC capabilities of the Hurco control, shops that are comfortable with CAM software can use their existing programs and don’t have to change their current processes, the company says.

The Hurco control features NC/Conversational Merge, a powerful control feature that enables users to apply conversational features such as pattern operations, scaling, tool probing, part probing and an abundance of work offsets to NC programs.

The control’s features include:

• UltiMotion: Hurco’s motion control technology, which features a 10,000-block lookahead. UltiMotion automatically plans out the optimal tool path and feeds/speeds, producing improved surface finishes and reductions in cycle times of up to 30%.
• Advanced Verification Graphics: A feature that enables the user to view a solid rendering of the tool path that displays dynamic rotation, tool cut simulation and dynamic view manipulation. This feature reduces scrap, programming time and proves out the part program.
• 3D Import, including Solid Model Import and 3D DXF: Solid Model Import enables the user to program at the CNC control directly from a STP file. The efficiency provided by the Solid Model Import feature is further enhanced with five-sided programming because it automatically creates the necessary Transform Plane blocks. 3D DXF provides the ability to gather Z-depth information from the DXF file and program from splines.
• Data Block Search: The Hurco control also simplifies the tedious task of searching for a data block or line of code during the editing process with its Data Block Search feature. Users can touch the selection they need to edit on the graphics screen, and the cursor will jump to the corresponding program selection.
• Interrupt Cycle: Eliminates the need to teach the control the path the tool takes when it retracts and returns to the part. When the interrupt button on the control is pressed, the spindle stops cutting, the coolant shuts off and the tool automatically retracts to Z home. The operator can jog the machine in any direction to check the part or change tool inserts. Then, they simply press two buttons, and the cycle automatically resumes right where it left off and at the chosen speed.

Powered by WinMax, Hurco’s control also features technical specifications including 128-GB solid-state hard drives, 4 GBs of RAM, 2.7-GHz dual-core processors and 15-inch LCD touchscreen control console monitors.