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The System M3X / M4X CNC Control

The System M3X Control was designed from the ground up with the machine operator in mind. The ease of use and reliability of design will reward you with years of profitable use.
With our Conversational Programming System (Also available as a standalone version.) The casual machine operator will be up and running right away. By using easy text driven machine events you can make a single cut or a complete part without G-Code experience.
For the more experienced machinist and large production facilities you'll appreciate the full control that comes with the G-Code library support and the the no-nonsense control panel design. The optional 4th axis synchronous rotary table can be used for simple indexing to complex contour work, and at a price that doesn't buy the software alone with most of the other guys.

Standard on all M3X Controls

Using the remote pendant station the operator will breeze through part and tool setups. This feature makes setup a snap. With the M3X you get this "big machine" option as standard equipment.
With the large character DRO you won't have any problem seeing the current position (Displayed to the 1/10,000). You can preset the axis to any value then cut away. Let's face it, some jobs are just faster to cut by hand, when looking for a retrofit make sure you retain manual control of all axis, especially the quill.

Programming

• Automatically runs EIA RS-274D Standard G & M Code Programs
• FANUC® Compatible Programming
• Backlash Compensation
• Complete Program Edit Capability
• MDI Operation, Auto, Single Block, Jog, Home
• Full Canned Cycle Support G81-G89
• Subprogramming Support M98, M99
• Inch/Metric Programming Modes G70, G71
• Absolute & Incremental Programming G90, G91
• Scaling G50, G51
• Spline Interpolation G06
• CW/CCW Circular Interpolation G02, G03
• Fixture Offsets G54-G59
• Cutter Diameter Compensation G40, G41, G42
• Tool Length Offsets G43, G44, G49

I/O

• RS-232C Bi-Directional Serial Port
• Floppy Diskette 1.44MB • Parallel Printer Port
• Over 100 GB Fixed Disk Drive, USB

Computer

• 32 bit Microprocessor
• 160 GB.Min. Hard Disk Storage
• 256 Mb. RAM Memory Min.
• 3.5" Floppy Diskette Drive
• 14" High Resolution Color Display
• Enhanced Keyboard

Display

• View Program While in Run Mode • Large Character Manual DRO Feature
• Graphic Toolpath Verification

Control Panel

• Feedhold Switch • E-Stop Switch
• Feedrate Override Control 0-150%
• Limit Switch Release Switch
• Electronic Handwheel & axis select on remote pendant station

Positioning

• Remote Electronic Handwheel Jog
• Continuous Jog
• Incremental Jog (.0001" to 100")
• Minimum Programmable Increment .0001"
• Simultaneous 3-Axis Linear Interpolation up to 200 IPM. G01
• Helical Interpolation up to 200 IPM. G02/G03
• Rapid Positioning X, Y, Z up to 250 IPM G00

Mechanical

• Overtravel Limit Switches
• Zero Reference Switches
• NEMA Electrics
• Full 3 Axis PWM DC Servo Drive System
• Zero Backlash Ballscrews on X, Y & Z Axes for Bridgeport Series I®