ISG kernel license functions

Definitions of ISG kernel function packages

>Basic CNC< function package

One CNC channel extendible to max, 32 channels (optional)

• Velocity and acceleration feedforward control, jerk limiting
• powerful CNC-PLC interface (HLI)
• Axis interface (drive-dependent)
• Coupling functions, gantry axis functions
• Measuring functions
• Look-ahead path preparation
• Linear, circular and helical interpolation
• Jointly interpolating channel axes, extendible to max. 32 interpolating axes per channel
• DIN 66025 Program syntax with high-level language extension
• Subroutine technique, macro definitions
• Coordinate systems, tube programming (lateral surface, face)
• Spindles and auxiliary functions
• Tool management (internal, interface for external link)
• Forward/backward motion

>Channel< option (extension by adding one CNC channel at a time)

• up to total of 32 channels: once >Basic< + 31 times >Channel<
• Channel synchronisation
• Axis exchange between channels
• Cyclic interface between channels (e.g. dynamic coordinate system)

>Transformation< option

(extension of all CNC channels by kinematic transformation)

• 5-axis functions
• Rotation tool centre point (RTCP)
• Select a kinematic from a kinematic library
• User-specific extendibility (dependent on system environment)
• Tool length compensation (TLC)
• Tool orientation dependent on active coordinate system
• Definition and programming in different coordinate systems, linking transformations

>HSC< option (high-speed cutting)

• Optimised look-ahead of velocity and acceleration dynamics for higher path velocities
• Soft dynamics with vibration reduction
• Optimise geometry with definable tolerances resulting in high surface quality

>Spline< option (geometry programming using splines)

Use of splines (AKIMA, B spline) for geometry optimisation

• Optimise geometry with definable tolerances

>Cutting< option (technology to extend the CNC for cutting operations (e.g. laser, plasma, oxyfuel, water jet)

• Automatic lifting and lowering an axis
• Block-spanning lifting to avoid collisions between tool head and cut-out workpiece parts
• Jerk-limited velocity profile without disturbing influence on path velocity
• Microjoints, rapid laser switching signals
• High-resolution M functions (1 µs), time stamp
• Various synchronisation types
• Advanced M function output to generate microjoints
• Tube transformation
• Support various profiles, polygonal tube and profiled tube
• Project a programmed contour on the lateral surface of a profile

>Volumetric Compensation< option

• Efficient option to enhance machine accuracy and therefore machining precision
• Correct tool engagement point (TCP) by dynamic determination of axis offsets
• Suitable for machine with 3 Cartesian axes and up to 3 rotary axes
• For various kinematic arrangements (head/table kinematics)
• Properties
• Several parameter files per compensation, several compensations per controller
• Parameter updates via NC command or HMI
• Interpolation of block parameters
• Smoothing parameter jumps with modulo passages
• Security
• Configurable limitation of compensation values and extend velocity
• File formats supported
• Tabular CSV format
• Etalon Exchange Format
• Standards
• DIN ISO 230 Test code for machine tools
• ISO/TR 16907 Machine tools – Numerical compensation of geometric errors

>Measurement cycles< option

• Cycles for the CNC for the following tasks
• Automatic calibration of measuring equipment
• Measuring coordinate systems
• Measuring workpieces and tools

>Kinematic calibration< option

• Extend the CNC by calibration parameters and cycles for the CNC for the following tasks to increase machine accuracy
• Automatic determination of optimised kinematic parameters for the rotary axes of 5-axis kinematics

>Machining cycles< option

• Cycles for the CNC for the following tasks
• Drilling
• Milling
• Engraving

>Virtual CNC< function package

Virtual CNC for use in a non-real-time environment in Windows for one channel

• Simple integration in user Windows application via DLL

>Professional< option

• Several channels
• CNC extensions (transformation, HSC, spline, cutting, etc.)

>Motion< function package

• Single-axis functionality as per PLCopen Part 1 for up to 32 axes

Detailed descriptions of functionalities can be found in the documentation published by ISG.