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API Services – Error Mapping Plus Siemens VCS
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Overview
API Error Mapping Plus Siemens VCS –
More accurate machine means more accurate parts
Volumetric Compensation System (VCS) for machine tools –
Error compensation based on the 21 parameter model
For CNC-controlled machine tools the error compensation has to
be done in the interpolation cycle. With SINUMERIK 840D sl this
type of calculation can be easily done.
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Benefits
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Baseline tracker grid
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Error mapping with the API XD Laser
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Compensate machine with VCS
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Real-time Validate
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Map and compensate rotaries
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TRAORI for 5-axis kinematics
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Final tracker grid verification
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Function
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API Services accreditation - ISO/IEC 17025-2005, ANSI/
NCLS Z540-1-1994 | An A2LA Accredited Laboratory,
Certificate Number 2229.02
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Full before and after compensation reporting
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DoD clearances
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Over 100 years cumulative machine tool experience
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Calibration/Certification in accordance with B5.54 Standards
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IntelliComp software for ease of data transfer
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Typical accuracy improvements 3 to 4 times
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Integration
API Error Mapping Plus Siemens VCS can be used for the
following CNC:
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SINUMERIK 840D sl
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More information
API Services Headquarters
709 Middle Ground Blvd. Suite B-105
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606
USA
Tel.:
+1 877 687 9544
E-mail:
services@apitechnical.com
Internet:
www.apitechnical.com
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