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[[TMAC Version|VERSION HISTORY]]
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==Summary==
=='''Summary'''==
During cutting, the adaptive tool monitoring system, TMAC, will measure tool wear and detect breakage in real-time, while simultaneously monitoring tool and spindle vibration. Using the live cutting data, its adaptive control feature will optimize the process by adjusting feed rates to reduce cycle time up to 60%.
During cutting, the adaptive tool monitoring system, TMAC, will measure tool wear and detect breakage in real-time, while simultaneously monitoring tool and spindle vibration. Using the live cutting data, its adaptive control feature will optimize the process by adjusting feed rates to reduce cycle time up to 60%.


==User Guide==  
=='''User Guide'''==  


#[[System Overview]]
#[[System Overview]]
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#[[Reference Tables]]
#[[Reference Tables]]


==Benefits==  
=='''Benefits'''==  


*Run better than your best day, every day
*Run better than your best day, every day
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*Boost production by speeding up feed rates when cutting conditions allow it.
*Boost production by speeding up feed rates when cutting conditions allow it.


==Components==  
=='''Components'''==  


*TCU dedicated TMAC processor installed inside machine
*TCU dedicated TMAC processor installed inside machine
*Integration; Typically a machine tool option that prepares the machines inputs and logic for TMAC
*Integration; Typically a machine tool option that prepares the machines inputs and logic for TMAC
*Sensors; Typically one Horsepower sensor per driven spindle, optionally vibration, temperature, and pressure sensors
*Sensors; Typically one Horsepower sensor per driven spindle, optionally vibration, temperature, and pressure sensors

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VERSION HISTORY

Summary

During cutting, the adaptive tool monitoring system, TMAC, will measure tool wear and detect breakage in real-time, while simultaneously monitoring tool and spindle vibration. Using the live cutting data, its adaptive control feature will optimize the process by adjusting feed rates to reduce cycle time up to 60%.

User Guide

  1. System Overview
  2. Components
  3. Explorer
  4. Modes of Operation
  5. HMI Functionality
  6. System "Button"
  7. Jobs
  8. Learn Mode
  9. Feedrate Override
  10. Time Increments
  11. Limits and Delays
  12. Event Log
  13. Data Viewer
  14. Commands
  15. Alarms and Error Messages
  16. Reference Tables

Benefits

  • Run better than your best day, every day
  • Visualize your cutting process
  • Protect you machine by taking action automatically on exception - stopping, retiring tools, calling for help, etc.
  • Boost production by speeding up feed rates when cutting conditions allow it.

Components

  • TCU dedicated TMAC processor installed inside machine
  • Integration; Typically a machine tool option that prepares the machines inputs and logic for TMAC
  • Sensors; Typically one Horsepower sensor per driven spindle, optionally vibration, temperature, and pressure sensors