The worlds best controls, from the worlds specialists
ProtoTRAK®, Siemens and Heidenhain
At XYZ Machine Tools we know how important it is to have powerful CNC control that remains easy to learn and simple to set up. We pride ourselves on providing only ‘the right machine tool and control for the job’: to do this we have for over 30 years fitted many of the leading CNC controls. But today, after much testing and deliberation we have settled on fitting ProtoTRAK® controls to our range of Mills and Lathes developed for the production of small to medium batch sizes and Siemens/Heidenhain controls for our production oriented machining and turning centres.
ProtoTRAK® Controls
ProtoTRAK® RLX
Whether turning parts manually or in full CNC mode, the ProtoTRAK® RLX makes users more efficient and quicker no matter if it is a one off or a small batch quantity. The apron mounted handwheels give a true sense of the operator being in full control of the machine whether you are in Digital Readout Mode turning manually or in full on RUN operation using the TRAKing to let the machine run its material removal, drilling, threading and grooving cycles. With simple prompt-driven events, brought up on the 15.6″ screen, programming is learnt in super-quick time to allow manufacturers to quickly see the benefits of investing in the latest turning technology.
ProtoTRAK® RLX on the Lathe
- ProtoTRAK® RLX is possibly the simplest lathe CNC control available today.
- 15.6” touchscreen makes the control simple and intuitive.
- Constant Surface Speed control for improved tool life and surface finishes.
- Electronic Handwheels allows Tapers, Radii and Fillets to be produced manually.
- Conversational Programming offering quick program generation for material clearance, drilling, threading (straight, taper, single, and multi-start) grooving and parting off.
- Enhanced ProtoTRAK® Assistant is your on-board help at the touch of the screen.
- Powerful maths help capability.
- Proturn Lathes come standard with TRAKing®, the ability to run a program by winding the handwheels. The faster you
turn, the program runs. Stop or reverse and the machine does the same. - Convenient tool table for saving and recalling tools.
- Control can be set up for quick change toolposts, 4 station indexers and 8 station turrets.
- Defaults to set the control for how you want to program and work.
- Toolpath and Verify solid model graphics for program proving including gesture control.
- Optional DXF software for quicker program production straight from drawing.
- Advanced file management of saving and retrieving programs.
- 4 USB ports for program storage.
- Ethernet port for program transfer to PC / Server
- Accepts G Code / ISO Programs
ProtoTRAK® RMX
It’s no wonder machinists love using the ProtoTRAK® RMX, you get the flexibility to use the machine manually combined with conversational programming in 2 or 3 axes along with the confidence building TRAKing feature, ensuring machine shops are efficient and productive whether you are producing one-offs or larger batch sizes. The 15.6″ touchscreen opens a world of possibilities by embracing the latest machining techniques along with the optional ability to use electronic drawings for ultra quick program creation. Fitted to the XYZ bed mill range and toolroom machining centres, it’s the perfect control for one-off and small to medium batch sizes.
ProtoTRAK® RMX on the Mill
- 15.6″ touchscreen makes the control simple and intuitive.
- Programmable spindle speed control.
- Electronic Handwheels allow machines to be used manually, in 2 or 3 axis
- Conversational Programming offering quick program generation for pockets, profiles and drilling.
- AGE (Auto Geometry Engine) allows programming of parts when not all the dimensions are provided on the drawing.
- Powerful maths help capability.
- Enhanced ProtoTRAK® Assistant is the on-board help at the touch of the screen.
- Bed Mills and Toolroom Machining Centres are available with TRAKing. The ability to run a program by winding the handwheels. The faster you turn, the faster the program runs. Stop or reverse and the machine does the same.
- Adaptive milling function can assist in reducing cycle times and increasing efficiency.
- Defaults to set the control for how you want to program and work.
- Convenient tool table for saving and recalling tools.
- Toolpath and Verify solid model graphics for program proving including gesture control.
- Optional DXF and Parasolid software for quicker program production straight from drawing or model.
- Advanced file management of saving and retrieving programs.
- 4 USB ports for program storage.
- Ethernet port for program transfer to PC / Server.
- Accepts G Code / ISO Programs
ProtoTRAK® KMX
Fitted to all XYZ turret mills, the KMX 2 axis CNC control will question whether you buy a manual mill ever again. Retaining the ability to use the mill manually and increasing productivity and accuracy of machined parts through simple conversational programming and driving precision ground ballscrews, the KMX control is the perfect control for the manufacturer of one-off and small job lots. This intuitive menu-driven control allows most users to be manufactuing parts on the machine after just 1 day of training.
ProtoTRAK® KMX
- 9″ colour LCD screen providing clear uncluttered display
- 3 axis readout in DRO mode.
- 2 axis CNC.
- Teaching of manual moves to create a program.
- Conversational programming offeringquick program generation for pockets, profiles and drilling positions.
- AGE (Auto Geometry Engine) allows programming of parts when not all the dimensions are provided on the drawing.
- KMX controlled turret mills are available with TRAKing®. The ability to run a program by winding the handwheels. The faster you turn the faster the program runs. Stop or reverse and the machine does the same.
- Toolpath and Verify solid model graphics for program proving.
- Advanced file management of saving and retrieving programs
- 2 USB ports for program storage
- Ethernet port for program transfer to PC / server.
- Accepts G Code / ISO programs.
Siemens Controls
The powerhouse in the compact CNC class” is how Siemens refer to the 828D control. Fitted to the LR and HD range of VMC’s also all Turning Centres in the XYZ range, the 828D has proved reliable and a hit with users over several years. No fan, no hard drive and NV-RAM memory without the need for a battery, the 828D is completely maintenance-free, allowing you to focus on programming and manufacturing your parts with the easy-to-use conversational cycle support functions or use the Shopmill Shopturn software that’s offered as an option on the LR range or standard on the HD products from XYZ. Upscaling the machines for greater efficiency has never been easier with the Easy-extend function to add items such as 4th axis, through spindle coolant or barfeeders.
Siemens 828D and Sinumerik One
- 10.4″ TFT colour display on LR Range.
- 15″ Touchscreen on HD range.
- Milling 3 Axis CNC (Upgradeable to 4 or 4+1 machining functions on mills.
- Turning 2 Axis CNC (Upgraded to C and Y axes on LTY products).
- Conversational programming using Cycle Support.
- Shopmill / Shopturn standard on HD products (optional on LR products).
- Animations to give contextual help during programming.
- Contour Geometry allows programming of parts when not all the dimensions are provided on the drawing.
- Drill patterns for easy programming of hole patterns.
- Comprehensive tool library with ability to name the tools.
- Animations to assist with workpiece and tool setting.
- Advanced file management for saving and retrieving programs.
- USB port for external program storage.
- RJ45 ethernet port for optional factory network set-up.
- Accepts G Code / ISO programs.
Heidenhain TNC 620 & 640 Controls
The TNC 620 and TNC 640 are both compact and versatile CNC controls. Intuitive and user-friendly with state-of-the-art multitouch operation, the TNC controls aim to provide minimum set-up times along with fast and reliable machining. The Heidenhain dialog-guided, shop floor orientated programming language with graphical support is well suited for toolmaking, series or single part production as well as research and development workshops. Ideal for 3, 4, or even 5 axis machining with its central tool memory, existing Heidenhain users will easily make the transition to this latest technology from one of the worlds most respected CNC control manufacturers.
Heidenhain TNC 620 and 640
- 15″ Multitouch screen with gesture control.
- Milling 3 Axis CNC upgradeable to 4 or 5 axis machining.
- Dialog-guided shopfloor orientated programming.
- Graphical support for optimal programming support
- FK free contour programming for assistance when drawing dimensions are missing.
- Group based machining cycles for hole production, pockets, slots, studs, and engraving.
- Configurable Tool management with the ability to use tool names.
- Advanced file management for saving and retrieving programs.
- USB port for external program storage
- RJ45 ethernet port for optional factory network set-up.
- Accepts G Code / ISO programs