September 10, 2004 -
Equipped with servo control that supports brush or brushless motor indexers, 5C indexer provides digital control with intelligent power module for cool and quiet operation. Product indexes at 360° per second, and servo control features multiple line LCD display that lets users view and edit program/step number, loop count, and preparatory code on top 2 lines. Users can store up to 50 programs with up to 1,000 steps in each program.
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Hardinge Workholding Group introduces a 5C indexer with an all-digital servo control that is generations ahead of the electronic features found in today's benchmark units. The servo control will support either brush or brushless motor indexers made by Hardinge and other manufacturers. This current generation digital control has an intelligent power module (drive electronics) for cooler and quieter operation resulting in a highly efficient system. The combination of high-level servo control technology, backed by Danaher Motion, and the reliability that Hardinge has engineered into the mechanical indexer offers the user fast and reliable indexing and programming.
Hardinge's servo control features a multiple line LCD display that lets the user view and edit the program number, step number, loop count and preparatory code on the top two lines of the display, eliminating scrolling. Store up to 50 programs with up to 1000 steps in each program as compared to the benchmark unit storing only 7 programs capable of 99 steps each. The parameter number as well as its definition can be viewed in logical English. The multiple line display means you'll be viewing all critical data, reducing scrolling and spending less time referring to the operator's manual. Error and fault messages can be displayed to help diagnose problems. Hardinge's servo control uses hardware rather than software to detect feedback faults, resulting in faster fault detection.
The Hardinge servo control has the ability to handle baud rates up to 56k, supporting the latest speeds for sending and receiving data. RS 232 communication parameters can be adjusted to support stop bits, data bits and different baud rates to work with different machine tool brands, and is accessible for remote diagnostics and troubleshooting. The Hardinge servo control can be used as a direct replacement for the current benchmark control in conjunction with either brush or brushless motor indexers. Hardinge parameters are common to the benchmark unit to ease operator integration from one brand to the other.
The standard Hardinge 5C indexer will index at a fast 360-degrees per second as compared to 270-degrees per second found on the benchmark indexer currently on the market. It will also home-in at start-up 10 times faster. Testing indicates that the Hardinge indexer, with a given inertia load under maximum acceleration and deceleration, will generate less heat than the benchmarked indexer, resulting in a more reliable unit. In addition, Hardinge uses a special seal to eliminate coolant seepage.
The Hardinge 5C indexer is fully compatible with other common brands in the market, using the same spindle centerline, foot print and tool path clearance. However, you can expect more from Hardinge - faster indexing, more data views and more timesaving electronic features to increase your productivity.
The 5C indexing head is based on a long history of Hardinge 5C spindle and manual indexer designs. Over 60 years of Hardinge-engineered and proven mechanical elements guarantee an accurate, repeatable, reliable and flexible product. The Hardinge 5C rotary indexing system is compatible with Hardinge-brand and most other brands of vertical machining centers and knee mills and is 4th-axis control capable.
Hardinge manufactures a full line of 5C workholding products, tailstocks, mounting plates and a choice of collet closers to complement this new unit. Request brochure 2372 for additional information or view online at www.hardingetooling.com.
Hardinge Inc., One Hardinge Drive, Elmira, New York. Phone: 800-843-8801. Company Information: Name: Hardinge Workholding Division Address: One Hardinge Dr. City: Elmira State: NY ZIP: 14902 Country: USA Phone: 607-378-4022 FAX: 607-734-3886 http://www.hardingetooling.com
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