Control software ChipBoss™

for CNC machines

New optional software from Milltronics uses proprietary algorithms to calculate toolpaths and control the maximum allowable cutter engagement resulting in: • Faster cycle times • Better tool life • More accurate parts • Cycle times can be reduced by as much as 50% (or more) and 3-5 times better tool life • Part accuracy can improve through reduction in tool deflection ChipBossTM uses trochoidal milling strategies with deeper depths of cut and smaller step overs: • Feed rates can be much higher than what conversational users are used to experiencing. • Reduces the number of times a machine needs to accelerate and decelerate – “less wear and tear” • Includes “Rest Roughing” – automatically calculates the areas to be machined and uses a smaller cutter to get just those areas that can’t be cut with larger tool, saving even more time. How it Works To begin with, consider first a typical conversational program: • To avoid overheating the tool the operator typically uses multiple incremental depth cuts • Uses slower feeds and speeds • Often needs to use coolant (not always desired) • With incremental depth cuts, usually only the tip of the tool is used • The majority of the useable flute length is being wasted Rest Roughing Use Rest Roughing to further improve cycle times: • Select a large diameter tool to efficiently remove bulk material, followed by a smaller diameter tool to get what the larger tool can’t reach • Rest cycle does just the “rest” areas, no need to re-cut entire profile • All automatic – just select from drop down menu and the software calculates everything for you