Heidenhain Introduces User-friendly Turning Control

Heidenhain Corporation presents its new Acu-Rite brand TurnPWR control, which is said to offer lathe machinists an easy-to-use turning control with innovative features as standard. The new TurnPWR control is a workshop-oriented turning control that enables the user to program conventional machining operations right at the machine in an easy-to-use conversational programming language. It is designed for turning machine tools with up to two axes.

TurnPWR was developed for lathe machinists where manual and automated operation are both useful and needed. TurnPWR enables the user to maximize throughput by reducing set-up time, scrap and other non-productive operations, increasing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

The Acu-Rite conversational programming format for controls is a user-friendly method of writing part programs and included in the TurnPWR; however, G-code programming can also be used. Basic editing of G-code programs is also possible.

On the new TurnPWR, a 12.1" high-resolution display features a screen layout that is clearly arranged and user friendly. Preview graphics in the editor illustrate the individual machining steps for programming the contour as well as corresponding tool path generated using only dimensions pulled from a production drawing. It also accepts DXF files.

TurnPWR is a closed-loop system with positioning feedback provided by rotary encoders inside the motor assemblies. When fitted with the optional Acu-Rite precision glass scales (1 µm/0.00005" resolution), TurnPWR also includes Position-Trac, which enables the user to easily, quickly and accurately re-establish work piece zero after shutting down or power loss. See Heidenhain’s TurnPWR video to learn more.