
GORATU MAQUINAS HERRAMIENTA,S.A.
GCM 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 10 8 JANUARY - 2011
11. MEASURING SYSTEM
§ The measuring system uses direct reading linear encoder with an incremental system
with a resolution of 0,001mm.
§ These encoders are provided with a codification system with several reference sources,
which allows a rapid start of the jobs without the need for long displacements of the
axes for reference searches.
12. THERMAL COMPENSATION
§ Thermal expansion compensation on the X / Y / Z -axis, governed by the CNC with two
temperature probes, one on the headstock and the other one on the rear part of the
machine to check environmental temperature.
13. PROTECTION OF SLIDES AND SLIDEWAYS
§ The rear part of the bed-table is protected with bellows manufactured with NOMEX
cloths, which can resist high temperatures. This bellows protect the guide ways, linear
scales, and the rack of X-axis.
§ The front part of cross slide is protected by a metal shutter with a thickness of 5.5mm.
These shutters protect guide ways and ball screw…of the Z-axis.
§ The ball screw of the Y-axis traverse is protected by a metallic telescopic guard.
14. TOOL CLAMPING SYSTEM
§ The tool releasing system operates by means of a hydraulic piston integrated in the
head itself, and driven by a hydraulic unit, which releases and clamps the tool by means
of track tension spring washers.
§ Tool clamping/releasing can be performed by means of an electric pedal so as to be
able to handle the tool more comfortably.
§ These operations can either be performed manually or automatically provided that the
machine is equipped with a tool magazine.
15. COUNTERWEIGHT FOR COMPENSATION OF VERTICAL Z AXIS
§ The Z-axis (vertical slide and ram) is balanced by means of a counterweight
system, made up of a hydraulic cylinder and its rod attached to the vertical
slide, and connected to a nitrogen accumulator, which together form a closed
circuit, so that there is no need for an additional hydraulic unit during
operation.
§ If for any reason, a discharge of the circuit takes place and the pressure drops below the
established limits for a correct operation of the system, a device manually charges the
system again. The instructions to charge manually are detailed in machine maintenance
manual.
§ Nevertheless, the machine is equipped with a safety system, which blocks the operation
of the entire system in case of an emergency.
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