DRO Routines
The most useful features of a DRO are
available in a crisp, clear display. While
working manually in the DRO mode, let the
servomotors do the most of the work by
pressing the Power Feed and Jog buttons.
When you need manual control ball screws
provide smooth, positive control while hand
cranking.
Programming
Program the ProtoTRAK EMX by making
simple selections and answering prompts in
plain English. Unlike conventional CNCs, you
define only the part geometry; the ProtoTRAK
EMX defines the tool path for you.
Program Storage
Handling programs is easy with the
simple, clear choices of the ProtoTRAK EMX.
An internal flash drive lets you save
hundreds of typical programs. A USB port is
available to plug in a storage device for
backing up programs and moving programs
between ProtoTRAKs. The optional USB thumb
drive is convenient to use and comes
configured to work with the ProtoTRAK EMX.
Part Graphics
While programming, simply press the LOOK
key for color graphics of what you have
programmed so far.
Math Helps are available for you to quickly
and easily calculate intersections, points
of tangency, arc centers and more.
Learning the ProtoTRAK EMX
Even if you have never used a CNC before,
you can learn the ProtoTRAK EMX in a couple
of hours. From the first day you own it, you
will find it is easier to make parts with a
ProtoTRAK EMX than it is to use manual
methods and use a DRO. Go home less tired
one day, and you’ll take to the ProtoTRAK
just like the scores of machinist have for
over twenty years.
ProtoTRAK EMX Specifications
Hardware
- Digital Servo Amplifiers – custom
designed for ProtoTRAK operation
- D.C. Servo Motors – rated at 280
in-oz. continuous torque are twice that
required
- Precision Ball Screws – in the table
and saddle
- Modular Design – simplifies service
and maximized uptime
- 115V/60HZ/8 amps
- Feedrate Override of programmed
feedrate and rapid
- Polycarbonate Sealed Membrane Keypad
to lock out contamination
- 7.0” Color LCD with adjustable
contrast
- On board IDR flash memory storage for
part programs
- USB port for interface with a storage
device
- Rugged Industrial PC
- Glass Scale on quill for Z-axis
readout
Software
- Diameter Cutter Compensation – allows
programming of the part rather than the
center of the tool path
- Circular interpolation – makes arcs
and any size hole easy to do with standard
tools
- Linear Interpolation – to machine
lines at any angle
- Conrad – provides automatic corner
radius programming with one data input
- Incremental and Absolute – programming
can even be mixed within an event
- Error Messages – to identify
programming mistakes
- Fault Messages – for system
self-diagnostics
- Parts Graphics display
- Look – a single button press to view
graphics during programming
- Math Help – for finding points in a
prompted format with graphical
representation of prompts
- Machine Tool Error Compensation and
Backlash Compensation custom set on mill
after installation
- Selectable Inch/mm measurement readout
- Jog of X and Y from 1 to 100 inches
per minute
- Continue Mill to eliminate repetitive
data inputs while programming
- Context help information provides
explanations of ProtoTRAK EMX operations
-
CAM program converter
-
Teach-in of manual moves
Programming Canned Cycles
Options
- Remote Stop/Go (RSG) switch
- USB Memory Stick