ANCA CNC MACHINES is primarily a developer of tool grinding technology and systems, but over its five decades the company has evolved to become a source of processing capabilities for optimizing tool production. At IMTS 2024, in addition to the CNC grinding machines on display at booth 237406, ANCA will be demonstrating its next-generation integrated manufacturing technology, AIMS Connect, and the latest release for its tool-grinding program software.
"IMTS is the major global event in this milestone year for our company, so it's thrilling to showcase our latest products and technologies for high performance cutting tools produced with optimized efficiency and cost,” commented Edmund Boland, ANCA CNC Machines general manager. “Building on ANCA’s heritage of producing industry-leading software, the latest release of our signature ToolRoom software, RN35, takes cycle time optimization even further, elevating productivity – it’s the future of tool production.
“ToolRoom and AIMS really pave the way for highly productive, autonomous production. Our investment in AIMS for connected and automated processes is our commitment to solving key challenges such as labor shortages and consistent production processes with smart, future-ready solutions,” Boland added.
The latest version of ToolRoom, RN35, offers toolmakers an average performance increase of up to 20%, with advanced features and functions to optimize feedrates, improve cycle times and surface finishes, while extending wheel life.
New in RN35 are integrated material-removal-rate (MRR) calculations, so manufacturers can automatically set parameters for constant removal rates, plus air-time reduction. Also, Statistical Process Control (SPC) software performs statistical analysis and evaluation of manufactured part characteristics, streamlining manufacturing processes. And a profile fluting function enhances the “flute from solid” feature in ToolRoom software.
ANCA experts will present these and other upgrades to IMTS visitors, plus further exciting news in CIM3D simulation software.
In tandem with grinding program software, ANCA has pursued process automation for toolmaking operations. The ANCA Automated Manufacturing System (AIMS) is an integrated, advanced automation system that brings together machining, metrology and materials handling plus data management in a leading-edge ecosystem for a lights-out production of tools used in myriad industries.
ANCA's AIMS (ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System) is a “smart” manufacturing technology for cutting tool production, so manufacturers can connect and automate operations and create new programs. The modular system is comprised of hardware and software components for automated, closed-loop manufacturing.
AIMS Server controls production processes and AutoComp, the intelligent compensation module maintains part quality automatically, while the new AIMS Connect function covers job management.
AIMS Connect debuted at the GrindingHub event earlier this year, and IMTS 2024 visitors can experience the power of digital production control and modular automation, now available for existing installations.
AIMS is growing in popularity, as it enables shops of all sizes plus huge production departments the flexibility to integrate machining, metrology and materials handling into a unified ecosystem with full data capture and management capabilities.
Learn more at machines.anca.com
