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Control and data acquisition
Every machine series runs on the same CNC controller – as standard. The print data acquisition system is a software extension (option).
Standardevery series: Line · Site · Cell
Machine control
Mitsubishi – 5‑axis CNC controller, M800 series
- printing and milling under one control system
- 15″ operator panel at the machine
- additional handheld control pendant
- two cameras monitoring the working area
- table measurement sensor – option
- access control to the machine's working area – depending on the series
Training
Training takes place during machine start-up. We teach machine operation and control, and how to prepare the first G‑code programs for your elements.
Software extensionOptionalIn development
Print data acquisition system
The system enables continuous monitoring of the printing process: it records machine and tool parameters, camera images and the program run – separately for each printed model. It therefore also serves for quality control and production documentation. The system monitors and documents – it does not interfere with machine control.
Availability: software extension (option) for every machine series – concrete and plastics printing; selected milling data. Solution in development – availability and timing confirmed individually.
Recorded data
- axis positions and head path
- G‑code program: line, progress of layers and elements
- concrete: tank level, pressure upstream of the nozzle, flow, mixer speed, screw torque, mix temperature
- plastics: extruder heating zone temperatures, feeding, cooling
- camera images and time-lapse photos
- working table height map
- ambient conditions: temperature, humidity, wind speed
What the operator sees
- dashboard with live values and charts
- 3D model of the machine with the printed and remaining toolpath
- camera view and a top view of the table
- tool mode: concrete, plastic, milling
For every element
- separate record for each program run and each element
- 3D reconstruction of the printed element from the record
- export: CSV, PNG/PDF charts, 3D model in an HTML file, time-lapse photos
The system includes
- 27″ industrial touch screen
- industrial computer running the software
- additional cameras monitoring the process
- set of required sensors
Benefits
- continuous monitoring of the printing process – live values and camera images
- quality documentation for every printed element
- comparison of runs – series repeatability
- faster operator response to changes during printing
- data for process analysis and improvement – export to files
Request a quote
Tell us what you want to print and at what scale. We will propose the machine size and tools, and print a sample element before you decide.