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| Multitasking Efficiency |
| Multitasking machine tools with mill, turn, and drill capabilities are increasingly
popular in metalworking today. These sophisticated machines allow manufacturers to perform simultaneous
milling and turning operations, on the front and back of a part, in a single setup. Mill-turn machines
represent an enormous potential for profitability, but possess inherent programming challenges due to
their complexity. The right CAM system is a key factor for success in the mill-turn equation. It’s a
critical choice that determines the ultimate productivity of your machine investment. |
| Pre-packaged Software Solution |
| ESPRIT delivers a fresh, out-of-the-box approach to solving the issues that arise with
programming complex multitasking machines, such a post processor writing and machine definition. Imagine
programming your multitasking machine with a complete, pre-configured solution— developed in cooperation
with the machine tool builders and tested extensively at the factory level. ESPRIT’s mill-turn prowess is
the ultimate result of a collaboration with machine builders and DP’s focused software development
for this specific class of machine tools. Trust ESPRIT to unlock the potential of your multitasking
machine. |
| Comprehensive Multitasking Machining |
| ESPRIT provides an integrated programming environment specifically designed for multitasking,
multi-function CNC machine tools. ESPRIT supports any combination of independent, synchronized, and synchronous
milling and turning utilizing any configuration of A, B, C, X, Y, and Z axes. ESPRIT’s five levels of
functionality for 2–5 axis machining fully support your mill-turn needs, including milling with full,
simultaneous 3-axis and 5-axis 3D multi-surface solid machining. |
| Flexible B-axis Programming |
| Capitalize on the power and flexibility of mill-turn machines with B-axis capability for
precise 5-axis simultaneous and 5-axis index milling — on the front and back of any workpiece. ESPRIT’s
full 5-axis control lets you easily program the non-perpendicular multi-axis tool movements required to
machine the intricate features and compound angles of medical components, complex valves, tool holders,
oil drilling tools, and the like. ESPRIT provides advanced 5-axis control for its machining cycles
including facing, boring, grooving, threading, contouring, pocketing, hole making,
and 3D finishing. |
| Turning, Milling, and Drilling Functionality |
| Unleash the multitasking functionality of your machine with ESPRIT’s C and Y mill-turn
capability, combining turning, milling, and drilling machining operations in one G-code program. ESPRIT
features five levels of C and Y-axis machining functionality providing support for a full range of multitasking
machine tools. Choose from milling contour and profile cutting, pocketing, or a variety of drilling machining
cycles. Perform 2 1/2-axis milling operations on your lathe using Z, X, and C, or Z, X, and Y axes. Slotting
and cross drilling is easy when you can “wrap” pockets, holes and profiles around a rotary
C-axis movement. For off-center, Y-axis milling, ESPRIT gives you an extensive set of milling
cycles including facing, pocketing, contouring, rest machining, hole making and more.
Use these cycles on the C, Y, and B axes to machine features at compound angles on the
part face, ID, or OD. |
| Full Synchronization and Verification |
| Optimize, synchronize, and verify your multitasking machining with ESPRIT’s fully integrated
solid simulation. ESPRIT readily simulates any combination of mill-turn (2-5 axis) and turning cutting
cycles, multiple spindles, multiple turrets — up to 22-axes — in one display. View a combined listing of
all your milling and turning operations and their associated cycle times. You will have a realistic
verification of how the part is machined eliminating any potential machine crashes along with the
ability to move, copy, edit, and synchronize your operations to minimize your cycle times. |
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B-axis machining drilling and pocketing at compound angles
Full 5-axis 3D machining being performed on a B-axis mill-turn machine tool
Finish machining of a casting on a multitasking mill-turn machine tool
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