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3 axis of simultaneous & coordinated servo driven tool path. No stepper motion here. CNC in a Box employs true closed loop technology. At Machines in Motion we offer you a serious CNC control for the same price as other hobby level motion kits. |
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A portable machine control pendant is provided, programmed and ready to use. Others charge extra or require you to build and program your own. With CNC in a Box you just plug it in and start making precision cnc controlled parts. You do not have to memorize special combination key strokes to run as most other low cost kits. We have even included the most common machine inputs and outputs pre-programmed and ready for use. A real time saver. |
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Full documentation means you can have confidence in your
completed project. Drawings and photographs guide you through each step
of the installation process. Recommended control configurations are provided
along with technical background information to assure your success. |
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FAQ | Motors | Encoders |
Programming
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| Question: How do I write a cnc program to cut my part?
There several ways to provide your control with the information it needs to cut Precision computer controlled parts. 1. Let our highly advanced conversational programming generator walk you through each step in the milling process. From tool selection to drilling cycles you can see your exact tool path on screen to verify your selection. 2. You can use standard Fanuc G-Code to program your part. 3. There are many low cost CAD/CAM programs available
today. Place your completed G-code program onto a 3.5" floppy disk and
copy it onto your control's hard drive.
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| Question: What parts do I need to supply?
You will supply a pentium class computer, monitor, keyboard. Provide a safe and clean location for your computer. Use your machine's existing motors and encoders or you may wish to purchase new units. |
| Question: What if my machine has large motors?
You can order CNC in a box with a digital decoder in place of the 3 axis driver set. This decoder circuit board will convert our control's digital signal to the industry standard (+ - 10VDC) analog signal. You can then choose most any commercially built servo drivers including AC brushless types. |
| Question: Does it run under windows?
For safety and consistency CNC in a Box runs under DOS version 6.22. DOS is a real time operating system, Windows is not. DOS has only one version available, Windows has several versions available with more to come. Each version will excite programs in a slightly different. Not a good idea when you need and expect specific predictable performance. For those who feel they must run Windows on their CNC computer you can use "Boot Switch" to start your computer in one system or the other. |
| Question: How do I send files to my CNC computer?
If you are producing G-code files from a desk top CAD/CAM you will have many choices available. 1. You can place your program onto a 3.5" floppy and transfer it onto your Control's hard drive. 2. You can communicate via RS-232 communication protocol. 3. You can setup a network connection. DOS will transfer to and from Windows via a high speed network flawlessly. |
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| Superior coordinated tool path is just the beginning.
CNC
in a Box also provides you with the tools you
need to program your new CNC control system.
No additional charge Our conversational / graphical program- ming menu will
build your G-Code program in the fewest steps possible.
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| As you move on to the next operation you will find that your previously entered data is already present. Just modify the one or two values that will generate your next move. | At anytime through the process you can press F8 to see your tool path. Our graphics generator will automatically zoom your part to fill the screen. | Is your drawing missing dimensions?
On screen math help provides you with the unknown values. |
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Coordinated 3 axis of motion. If one axis should stall (for any reason including encoder fault) our coordinated motion brings the other axis to a halt. Stepper systems will assume that the requested move was completed and continue processing your part program. G-Code processing is an industrial standard for all professional level cnc controls. If you are familiar with Fanuc G-Code programming you will feel right at home. Our controller's processing is proven and predictable. For those of you who do not know standard G-code we include our conversational programming software at no additional charge. Tool Compensation for both length and diameter is a must for even the simplest CNC controls. With this CNC feature you simply change two values in your tools table rather than rewriting your entire program. Mid program restart is a powerful feature which will save you the hours of program cutting and splicing required by other controls. With this feature you're free to begin cutting at your program's line number, N number, or graphical tool location. In less than a second CNC in a Box has read and computed all previous program information and is ready to begin cutting at the point you have selected. CNC in a Box also has many optional features not even offered in most
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| Servo motors | Most low cost motion controls use stepper motors to provide axis motion. Their control will command a specific number of steps and assume that each step has created motion in the time frame expected. | Our CNC in a Box uses closed loop servo motion just like every name brand CNC control on the market. Digital encoder feedback allows our CNC control to know the current position of each axis. | Truly precise coordinated motion is what you get with
servo controlled motion.
Your machine will have greater precision and smoother motion. If your machine already has motors, they are most likely servo motors. |
| DC servo drivers | Most low cost controllers require that you purchase their stepper drives to work with their software package. | Our digitally controlled 3 axis servo drivers are INCLUDED at no additional charge. A value of over $2,000.00 | These drivers are compatible with nearly all brands and models of brush type servo motors. (The most common motor used on cnc machines today). |
| Driver tuning | You can spend hours and in some cases days
fiddling with drive adjustments before achieving motion that is
nearly smooth. |
Our digital software provides you with one button "auto tuning". Each of 6 driver variables are set automatically In less than 2 minutes, your machine motion is optimized for the ultimate in smooth acceleration, deceleration and coordinated motion. | When properly installed cnc in a box will never produce out of round circles, axis over shoots or jagged steps in your part finish. You can feel comfortable using the smallest size cutting tools. |
| Built in Safety | For the most part safety is left up to your own design. Most low cost controllers will have no clue as to the running condition of your machine. | Our highly developed software continuously test all conditions for any errors. Error messages are displayed on screen in plain English. | In case of an error the drivers power will be shut down AND you will find an error message on screen pointing to the reason for the failure. |
| Installation Documentation | We have seen everything from 2.5" thick manuals provided just to design the motion response of their software. Others may only supply as little as a 20 page flyer. | Each system is shipped complete with full control installation documents. Electrical wiring is clearly displayed in a graphical format. | Installing your new CNC in a box control couldn't be easier. You can completed your project in the shortest possible time and with complete confidence. |
| CNC Programming Documentation | You might want to ask them for a sample of their documents. | You will find a few pages of sample documentation on this site. Our programming manual includes a full description of each G-Code and step by step use of our highly developed conversational programming. | You can choose the method that works best for you. CAD/CAM, G-Code, or Conversational. |
| Pre-written PLC Programming | Some do but most don't. | Our standard software version includes your PLC code for M3,4,5, 7,8,9, and auto lube outputs as well as monitoring for lube fault, limit switch errors and the position of your E-Stop push button. | No additional hardware is required. You can use these features as written or write your own custom M-codes. |
| Less Money
More Control |
Some stripped down kits may cost less today, but they will never grow with your needs. | Our mission is to provide you with a tested & proven control hardware / software package. 15 years of PC based cnc experience is supplied in every box. | No hobby level control could provide so much for so little money. CNC in a Box gives you a lot of control for the lowest possible price. |
| Manual Pulse Generator | Each pulse generated by rotating the hand wheel clockwise or counter clockwise will move your selected axis in the positive or negative direction. You select the amount of motion per pulse. The hand wheel fits directly into your hand held control pendant. | MPG 32 with its plastic hand wheel
produces 32 pulses (detents) per revolution.
$350.00 MPG 100 with its metal hand wheel produces 100 pulses (detents) per revolution. $535.00 |
| Servo Motors | We can supply you with complete servo motors including cables. See our motors web page for specific physical details. | ST 12 is rated
at 12 inch lbs.
ST 29 is rated at 29 inch lbs. |
| Digital Encoders | 2,000 lines is recommended as a minimum resolution
for the encoder feed back although 1,000 lines can be used successfully.
Find more details here. |
ENC 2000 Universal mounting digital encoder. $195.00 each |
| Drivers Power Supply | While 3 DC drivers are included with your CNC in a Box , the DC power supply components are not. For those who have the resources we provide you with the component specifications so that you may obtain these parts locally. However, you may wish to purchase these components directly form Machines in Motion to be received along with your kit. |
PSK 70 Power supply kit
$275.00 |
| Sealed Keyboard | There are many low cost keyboards available for you to use. Most will be quickly disabled if it becomes wet with coolant or rained on with metal chips. You can avoid such problems by purchasing an industrial rated, sealed keyboard. | KB 125 Sealed PC keyboard
$375.00 |
| Touch Probe and
probing cycles |
This feature is often used to automatically locate part geometry such as a: bore, boss, web, or corner. This is very helpful when setting up multiple vices or locating part home. | TP 4 Touch
probe hardware with the probing cycles software.
$1,295.00 |
| Digitizing Probe and
automated digitizing routines |
This is a precision touch probe packaged
with both probing cycles, digitizing routines, scaling and mirroring routines,
and unlimited user program size. As a bonus we have included our FCP (file
conversion program) which allows you to choose the cutter size and step
over dimension even after you have digitized your model.
You can also export your digitized information to your desk top CAD/CAM. |
Dig 4 Precision probe with probing
and digitizing software.
Includes bonus offline FCP software. $4,295.00 |
| Tool height touch off | A very helpful tool for automatically installing each tool length into your tools offset library. | THP 1 Tool height
probe
with software. $495.00 |
| Engraving program | Our engraving program comes with many fonts and logos. Use this program to add your company name or logo to your parts. Rotate, mirror, scale, and position with just a few key strokes. Easily generate rules or dial graphics. A valuable tool for your machine. |
Engraving software with printed manual. $475.00 |
| Programmable spindle speed | If your spindle is powered by a frequency controller this option will provide you with an analog signal allowing you to directly program the spindle's RPM. |
VFD OUT Spindle speed control $995.00 |
| Multiple work coordinates | [G55 - 59] This allows you to establish a new home position for multiple vise locations or any other reason. Move a single axis or all three. |
MWC $495.00 |
| Sub programs and macros | [M98 & G65] Write and then call your own routines during the execution of another program. Macros can call other macros. |
SPM $495.00 |
| Scaling and mirroring | [G50 & G51] You choose the center point for scaling the tool path larger or smaller. Change a 3D cavity into a positive model. |
SM $249.00 |
| Unlimited Program size | CNC in a box comes standard with a generous 640 Kb of program memory. If you plan to generate point to point tool path from CAD/CAM This option will be very useful. | UPS
$795.00 |
| Taping cycle | Compression tapping provides you with a flexible routine for programming a taping cycle. |
TC $249.00 |
| CNC in a box | The complete CNC control kit includes:
DSP controller board to fit ISA slot. Hand held control pendant. Control pendant interface cable. 3 axis servo driver set. Complete 3 axis CNC software. Installation manual. Programming manual. |
CNC 100
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| Options package | We have gathered the most popular software options into
one package deal. This package price is only available when ordered along
with your control. Included is:
* Unlimited program size * Scaling and Mirroring * Subprograms and macros * multiple work coordinates. |
OP1
$1,295.00 |
| All options (except OP1) can be added when you need them. Now or in the future. |
Need Assistance? You will find us as flexible as our control.
Choose the method of communications that suits you best. We urge you to review the manual first and check our web site frequently for updates in our FAQ section. The most recently answered questions will be found at the bottom of this section.
E-Mail us at Machines in Motion. We try very hard to answer all questions within 24 hours.
Telephone support is available. 714 528-7061
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