Vertical Machining Center Connects the User to the Control

The VMCsi, powered by the Siemens Sinumerik One control, is said to be the most powerful vertical machining center (VMC) offered by TRAK Machine Tools – Southwestern Industries Inc. yet, and is on display at IMTS 2022.

The company says it has been crafted to connect the user to the control. A wide, 19" touchscreen interface, integrated field descriptions, instructive animations and high-quality graphics are said to make the control easy to learn for users of any background. Probing can be readily mastered, in addition to advanced tool management, four-axis simultaneous machining and dozens more advanced capabilities. The heavy machine tool construction provides mass for heavy cuts with solid Meehanite-ribbed casting for vibration absorption and rigidity. 

Two of TRAK’s software packages are especially tuned for moldmaking. The Advanced Surface and Top Surface options are both advanced algorithms that analyze the program and converts points to splines. This enables the Sinumerik One CNC to create an optimal toolpath that is processed smoothly through its run engine, TRAK notes. Another option, Optimize MyMachining/RTAC (Real Time Adaptive feed rate Control) is a real-time adaptive control application. RTAC monitors the spindle load of the machine and automatically adjusts the feed rate to its optimal level during each operation. The company says this enables users, like mold builders, to manufacture more parts/molds with shorter machining time and achieve higher process stability with tool breakage prevention.