Centroid CNC Control Options

Part, Vise and Fixture Probing:

Automatically Set Zero points fast and accurate
Probing is used to quickly setup/find zero points on a vise, fixture or part. Accurately sets zero points, finds edges, center locations of bosses or bores, slots and webs. Eliminates the need for a centerfinder or an edgefinder. You'll never have to spend 30 minutes using a center finder to locate the center of a bore again. The probe will find and set the center of a bore in just seconds. In addition the probe can be used to verify part dimensions and locations.

Ken Moses of Fusion Inc. says "can't believe I lived without it"

Digitizing:

Reproduce parts that would be impossible any other way.
CENTROID's Digitizing will automatically copy any 2D or 3D contour and will automatically create the G code program to machine the reproduction. Great for reproducing machinery Cams, Molds, Plugs, Cylinder head combustion chambers, EDM electrodes, and any free form shape.

The DP-4 Touch probe is made in USA with patented technology
CENTROID manufactures its own touch probe which is more accurate and more reliable that other competing probes on the market. Designed specifically for Digitizing with a milling machine, this probe is so accurate the only limitation is the resolution of the milling machine. Manufactured of stainless steel the DP-4's mechanism requires only a feathers touch to trigger. Unlike other probes, the DP-4's low trigger force allows the use of small styli for maximum detail. The stylus is interchangeable and large selection of different sizes and types of styli are available. The size of styli depends on the size and shape of the object you are copying.

TT-1 Automatically sets Tool heights for Mills:

Set up your tools in a quarter of the time it would normally take! If you often machine short-run parts and are always setting up and tearing down for a new job, the TT-1 Auto tool set will save you tons of time while more accurately setting your tool height offsets. With the TT-1 you can create more parts per hour since the tool setup is so much faster. You'll even save time when you have to replace a dull tool with a new one in the middle of a job. The TT-1 is completely automatic. Press "measure" and the tool will automatically touch off the TT-1 and set the tool height offset in the tool library. See the TT-1 in action on our Video CD. The TT-1 plugs into the control

CNC Engraving : Engrave Letters, Numbers, Symbols

With our CNC engraving option you can engrave Letters, Numbers, Symbols and Logos. This conversational engraving software runs right on the control computer (or on your desktop PC) and makes it very easy for you to quickly create and place part numbers, logos, company names etc..on your parts. Its quicker than a CAD/CAM system to adjust the size and position of the engraving. Graphics show you what the engraving looks like before you cut the part. Also, Imports CAD drawings and fonts with the DXF in feature. Please pick which version you would like. On the control or on your desktop PC.

CAD to CNC:
"DXF Import" turns your CAD files into CNC part programs

With DXF import you can Import Cad Generated DXF files directly into your control's Intercon conversational G-Code generator. Here you will call up the cutting tool to be used, Chain together lines and arcs then select your tool path. Use the intercon routines to complete other operations as required to produce your part. A genuine time saver.

Rigid Tapping Cycles: Regular and Deep Hole cycles

CENTROID's advanced rigid tapping cycles are simple to program thru G code, Cad/cam or Intercon. In intercon, you get an extra cycle called Deep Hole Rigid Tapping, Deep Hole tapping taps a hole much in the same way as you would by hand. It backs out of the thread to clear the chips and then matches right back up with the new threads and continues the tapping. Another advantage of deep hole tapping is that it allows you to tap a much larger hole than the HP of your machine would normally allow.

MPG handwheel: Jog any axis using the handwheel.

Remote MPG handwheel allows you to jog an axis one step at a time. Selectable x1, x10, x100 movement per increment. .0001" per increment is the finest increment. Great for touching off and setting up tools and part zero positions on large machines. Tough ABS plastic body with individual selection knobs for each axis and increment amount. 100 pulses per revolution for fine control. Ergonomic design that is easy to hold. Come with convenient hanger which can be mounted on the control or anywhere it is convenient to store the handwheel when not is use.

INTERCON Conversational Part Programming software

Whether you have a part sketched out on the back of a napkin or a professionally created CAD drawing you'll be able to quickly create part programs with INTERCON, CENTROID's part programming software. With INTERCON you can create part programs by simply entering the dimensions from your print OR by using a DXF file (CAD drawing). Intercon's advanced cleanout technique is fully automatic and is used for all types of pocketing
Included are many preprogrammed canned cycles such as thread milling.
INTERCON is a standard on feature on every Atrump machine sold by Machines in Motion Inc..
Offline version of INTERCON is optionally available for your desktop PC
- Program parts in the comfort of your office.
- Program while the machine is running a job.
- Easy part program transfer from your PC to the control via LAN, USB
- True G-code graphics, see exactly what the machine toolpath will be!
- Use on the same PC as your CAD system.

FREE USB port for use with any USB Storage device.
Quickly and easily load G code programs and DXF files into the control with a USB thumb drive. Downloading large G-code part programs generated from a CAD/CAM system is now fast and simple. The control automatically recognizes the USB thumb drive and a drive letter shows up on the load menu along with the built-in hard drive. You can even graph the G-code part programs directly from the USB thumb drive to identify the program you want before downloading into the control. USB 2.0 and 1.0 drive support is a standard feature.

You can even use a floppy disk drive with this port. A standard USB external Floppy Disk drive will plugs right in

Take your choice.

Centroid provides several ways to transfer your control information

Also visit our site for:
CNC Machine Control Upgrades

Several sizes of 4th Axis Rotary Tables are available

Rotary tables literature.pdf file is just over 4Mb