CTX beta 1250 TC 4A

• With interpolation turning, the tool cutter follows a circular movement, where the cutter is always oriented towards  the center Of the circle.
• Possible for external and internal machining
• Synchronization and tool path controlled by the cycle
• NEW: in version 2.0 complex turning contours are possible (currently only available on the DMU 50, other machine types will follow)

• Efficient use of multi-tip turning tools with more than one cutting edge on turn & mill
• Several "sister tools" on one main tool holder

• Productive complete processing
• Cost-effective gear cutting on standard machine with standard tools
• Flexible for different gear geometries
• Quality inspection in the process

• Programming of the gearing parameters via dialog input
• For spur gear, helical gear and worm gear
• Gear cutters and disk cutters can be used
• Maximized tool life by shifting of the cutter
• Achievable quality ≤ DIN 7

• For straight external and internal gears with shoulder (interference contours)
• Toothing modules between 0.3 – 1.5 with quality 8 according to DIN 3961
• Up to module 2 on CTX gamma TC*

_{*Quality and machining time depending on tool and workpiece}

• Broaching of internal and external splines with dialogue guided programming 
• One-Tooth up to 4-theeth cutting tools with clear tool definition for easy setup. 
• Compensation parameters for tool holder deviation in X-direction

• Free form surfaces by 5-axis interpolation on the main and counter spindle
• Turning and milling with interpolated B-axis
• Programming the 5-axis movements via customer CAD / CAM systems
• An intellegent Look-ahead function for a continuous process

• Integrated clamping force calculator according to VDI 3306 
• Intuitive calculation of the minimum and clamping forces based on the used machining parameters 
• Comprehensive package for internal and external clamping with 3 to 8 jaws for turning, milling and drilling

• Structured input parameters for the groove geometry, the tool and the machining strategy 
• Inner and outer grooves in any position and number freely adjustable 
• Easy compensation of tool displacement + Calculation of residual strokes based on selected machining strategy

• Safe decoupling of mold and component at the push  of a button (emergency stop).
• Protection of tool and component against damage,  in case of an unexpected event.
• Available as an additional option for the technology  cycles gearSKIVING 2.0 and Multi threading 2.0

• Hydraulically operated steady rest to support long and slim components
• Expansion of the possibility of using multi-channel machines
• The cycle allows both approaching to and retraction from the steady rest

• Higher stability due to optimal force transmission in thelongitudinal direction of the tool holder
• Generation of tool feed in the Y-direction for parting off components at a push of a button
• Compatible with the standard cycle CYCLE92 (Part off cycle), so that the operator can program as usual (ShopTurn and DIN / ISO)

• Approach to the workpiece with contact  detection by means of motor current evaluation  of the grinding spindle*.
• Measuring sensitivity adjustable via user interface
• Individual setting of oversize possible after  contact detection

_{*Available as an extension of the grinding package}

• Technology available for the first time on turn-mill machines, as the perfect complement to gear skiving
• Fully integrated operation on the control including automatic probing of the tooth space
• Full technological support from the DMQP partner for tool support for tool design and for start-up

• Shorter non-productive times thanks to sorting of tools in the tool magazine according to the sequence of the tools in the program
• Time-optimized sorting in the chain magazine due to the use Of the tool shuttle instead of the spindle

* Optimization is not done in parallel to main time

• Residual unbalance-based calculation of the permissible tool speed limit in the HMI 
• Continuous monitoring and automatic registration of all limit value violations during machining 
• Export function of all registered events in tabular form

• NEW: On-Point Threading - Position oriented thread production
• Free definition of contours, pitches and gears possible
• Creation of large transmission threads, which can not be manufactured by simple thread chasing

• Easy handling of non-circular parts
• Intuitive user interface for polygons / oval turning

• Production of hirth serrations by impact milling on turn-mill machines 
• Automatic calculation of the tool path movement 
• Position-oriented tooth pairings by determining the angular position of the toothing on the component

• Application especially for multi-channel machines for time analysis of the production process and as a basis for the cycle time optimization
• Individual zoom in to view minute details  for cycle time optimization

• Automatic optimization of servo drives parameters for Main- and Sub-Spindle
• Reduction of Setup time
• Optimization of machining result

• Producing high precision oval and und polygon geometries with grinding – tolerance class IT5* 
• Easy parametrized definition of the geometries based on DIN 32711 
• Perfect complement to technology cycle Polygon- / Oval-Turning 

* as extension of the grinding technology cycle

• In combination with the Gildemeister structure programming, A safe and fast reboot of the machining program after an interruption
• Easy program operation especially with multiple spindles or tool magazine
• Displays the process status of the workpiece

• For shop-floor programming with easier integration in the NC-program. 
• Easy tool definition in for the NC-program due to the integrated tool library 
• Possibility to define the adjusting angle (kappa) for each cutting edge and each operation to achieve the best machining results 

* Simultaneous movement of Kappa must be programmed with CAM

• Sensitive clamping force with quick-change jaws
• Controlled clamping force during the machining process
• LIVE measurement of the actual clamping forces

• Centring tip mounted on the turret
• Centring tip data is saved directly in the tool memory
• For fixed and spring-loaded centring tips

• Production of high precision eccentric cylinders by means of grinding* – Tolerance class IT5
• Simple parametric definition of diameter and eccentricity
• The perfect addition to the machining cycle Excentric turning and milling*.

_{*Can be ordered as an extension of the grinding package}

• Straight and helical external or internal spur gears and splines
• Arrow teeth with tooth offset Turn-mill machines
• Ball-shaped toothing by mathematical transformation of the 6th virtual axis

• Milling of oval and polygonal geometries
• Machining of excentric face polygons possible
• Simple selection of suitable machining strategies

Turning

• Turning, milling and grinding in one clamping 
• Grinding cycles for internal, external and face grinding as well as dressing cyclesn 
• Body-borne sound sensors for start-up and dressing 
• Full integration of measurement module for relative and absolute LIVE-Measuring – parallel to main time

Milling

• Better surface quality through integration of the grinding technology 
• Grinding cycles for internal, external and face grinding as well as dressing cycles 
• Body-borne sound sensors for start-up and dressingn 
• 1,300 l Cooling system with integrated centrifugal filter for The filtration of particles > 10 μ 
• AKZ nozzle unit optionally available for best possible Flushing of the grinding gap

• Prevention of damage due to tool breakage or tool overload
• Sensorless with automated learning of load limits
• For turning, milling and drilling (up to 3 mm diameter)
• NEW: User interface on CELOS SideScreen
• NEW: Powerful algorithm for efficient monitoring after the first workpiece

• Easy to operate through three parameters and without additional sensors
• Avoiding vibrations by means adaptation of the speed
• Application for the main spindle and counter spindle, or for milling machines with FD tables with Direct Drive

Turning

• Measurement and correction of the position of turning and Pivot axes (C4, C3, B) 
• Sag compensation possible
• Can be used in combination with standard probes from customers (recommended Renishaw, Blum)

Milling

• Toolkit for checking and correcting the kinematic accuracy of 4- and 5-axis machine configuration
• All head variations and table axes

• Process-oriented adjustment of the feed rate n relation to the table loading
• Minimization of machining time with maximization of the component quality
• NEW: Now also available for CTX TC. Ideal machining result with the highest machine dynamics*

*without consideration of feed weight

• Vibration monitoring in the process
• Rapid shutdown in case of a crash
• Manual retraction even in swiveled machining plane
• NEW: Torque monitoring
• New: Recommended with Protection Package for CTX TC machines

• Superposition of the turning movement by additional X- and Y-traverses
• Applicable for turning and milling

• By pushing the associated key the X- axis and the Y-axis travel to the positive end-positions for external machining
• Ideally suited to prepare the work space for set-up and alternatively also as an emergency rescue function.