Re: Which Controller or Software to use? Finding and remembering centre points for .
Originally Posted by
silver_fx
Hi,
I have done some automation using a dedicated controller to achieve basic G-Code based stuff but that sums up the depth of my experience.
Now I have decided to build a machine that requires some more complicated task, such as knowing an approximate centre of say 3 holes with 3mm +/- tolerance.
The machine would have to visit each hole and using a probe would have to find the centre of each hole and register the x and y coordinates to the accuracy of say 0.01mm.
These coordinates would then be used later in the job/process.
The rest of the tasks are easy, but this above is something I like to find the best controller/software solution for.
It would be also important to be able to access remotely to
It would be good to be able to customise the operator interface
The machine would have 3 axis, X and Y for horizontal and Z for the spindle
What would be the best suited for this type of work?
TIA
Tom
Is this for an industrial assembly line type application?
A Galil Motion Control unit would be my first choice for a controller, most likely a DMC-4030, then just write the the operator interface software for it using your favorite development software. That way you have 100% control over the entire process. Overall this seems pretty easy and painless.
I guess it depends on the budget you have for this project.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA