Design World – August 2019

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operators would use the M-function

M304. It restricts the rapid feed of the

axes to a safe braking speed to prevent

damage at feeds of 12 m/min in X, Y, Z

and A to 2,250°/min. or C to 3,150°/min.

After the MSP successfully runs through

the process, it is disengaged with a M305

command, allowing the machine to run

back up to maximum feeds.

The mechanical safety features of the

GF’s MSP system are always active even

when a machine runs faster than 12 m/

min and can minimize the effect of a

collision. The system doesn’t wear and

is maintenance-free. Machine spindles

are not be damaged during a collision

with a tool cutter or tool holder with the

activated M304 function.

Once a collision does occur and MSP

has responded, its benefit continues.

The machine can be recovered from the

event by reviewing cutters, tool holders

and other associated components

for need of replacement. Afterwards,

it is recommended to run a standard

automatic calibration routine to relocate

the machine and program’s starting

location points.

A MSP-protected machine tool is back

up and running at its original precision

in roughly 10 minutes after a collision.

No other crash protection system in the

industry can deliver such fast turnaround

times. Other crash protection systems,

once activated, have to be serviced and

replaced themselves, which translates

into substantial downtime and repair

costs. DW

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