Open PC-based MM eCNC-- MachineMate Inc - IMTS 2002

The company's eCNC offers several modifications to its NT-based models while maintaining software compatibility with the current line of controls. The MM1 through MM7 models are still available and supported.

The complete industrial PC -based CNC package runs on Microsoft Windows 2000 with the company's Real Time Kernel. The browser-based operator interface features Html frames and Java applets, which allow for customization. Designers with web screen/page experience, according to the company, can develop CNC MMI screens.

Built-in modem and Web browser software enables remote access to the control without an Internet provider.

It also allows access capabilities for monitoring, reporting, downloading, uploading or troubleshooting the machine tool. PC architecture enables easy integration to the Internet by using the included modem or adding a standard network card.

The slim-line, vertical operators panel consists of two subpanels (display & keyboard) that can be mounted up to 33 feet away from the included industrial computer CNC.

The stainless steel CE Industrial Computer CNC enclosure is said to assure long-lasting, trouble-free operation. The industrial PC can be remotely mounted and measures 17.3" × 6.3" × 11.0".

Operator Keyboard is provided on the front panel faceplate with all the typical alpha-numeric keys.

Meanwhile, the USB port provides access to standard PC USB devices supported by Windows 2000, such as another hard disk, floppy disk drive and CD/CD-R/CD-RW drive.

The vertical standard operator's panel consists of two subpanels. Each subpanel measures 11.4" × 8.7". The upper panel has the 10.1" TFT color display and membrane IP65 keyboard. The lower panel has eight optional pushbuttons and two optional feedrate switches. The thin operator panels are less than 2" deep. The narrower form factor is physically compatible with a number of other CNCs on the market.

The horizontal operator panel with a 12.1" TFT color display and IP65 membrane keyboard and has the same 19" width and 12.25" height as the company's current models. Up to eight optional pushbuttons and two feedrate switches can be added. This panel is approximately 2" deep. An optional touch-screen feature is available.

MachineMate Inc
845 S. Main St. Suite 110
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone (920) 907-0001, Fax (920) 907-0181