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WHAT IS SPINFORM?
It is a SPINNER-friendly control for manufacturers and job shops. It allows a spinning lathe operator to “drive” or teach and play” their part at the machine. Alternatively, you can let the machine ‘drive’ – it creates the passes for you. The tool path can be viewed on screen at the machine or at a desktop. Tuning the toolpath for shape is a ‘click and drag’ process. When the roller is not in contact with the material – the speed can be ramped up to eliminate inefficiencies. Modifications are simple to make but bring effective results
Our History and Methodology
Prism Machinery Ltd., in its 20th year of supplying the spinning industry, has developed a high end metal spinning lathe conversion system. The system consists of the 840 D Siemens Control, Parker Hannifin hydraulic system and a unique software called Spinform Editor.
The conversion facility allows owners/users of older CNC spinning lathes or template operated spinning lathes to be converted to the latest technology without the outlay associated with purchasing a new machine. The start up for a new product on the lathe is simple. The operator traces the mould, defines the material offset and then teaches the machine the motions through the input of a joystick. The teach process includes the lathe ‘remembering’ the inputs of times of accessories like tailstock, beader etc. Time editing can be done afterwards to maximize productivity.
The Spinform Editor allows the operator to visualize the roller strokes and make timesaving changes like ramping to high speed motion when the roller is in dead air, filtering of coarse movements to softer radii etc. Virtually all brands of machines can be retrofitted to this latest technology including Leifeld, Denn, M and M, Autospin, Cincinnati, Floturn and Keilinghaus.
To learn more about our SPINFORM control, visit us on YouTube or click the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=395-AmNwK2s
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Spinning Pass
Before Editing |
Spinning Pass
After Editing |
The Spinform System
on an Autospin Slide |
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