Front operator panel

Front operator panel

Not quite ready for a CNC upgrade? The PMC9-CNCR package gives modern PLC technology to control the machine functions for enhanced standard operation, with an easy path to add CNC in the future!

The PMC9-CNCR package contains the same computing power hardware as our full-blown CNC systems, yet sells for the price of a PLC system. The base packaging allows for adding up to four CNC axes in the future without major wiring changes or mounting of new panels.

The software package is based on the same system we use for CNC, so upgrading to CNC later will not change the operator interface.

The system includes an encoder on the main feed shaft of the machine that provides feedback for the machine cycle – allowing easy settings to turn on or off various features based on the cam position of the machine.

A PC front-end is built in this system to provide easy connectivity for shop floor management and networking. Remote diagnostic capability is standard, allowing us to help you remotely with technical support.

remote mini operator panel

remote mini operator panel

We cover the basics:

  • spindle on/off

  • feed on/off

  • feed clutch control

  • spindle lube and pressure monitoring

  • feed monitoring

  • coolant (auto on with spindle, or manual)

  • chip conveyor (auto, manual, timed off)

Shop floor networking capable

... and plenty of other features

  • high pressure coolant control

  • slide lubrication system control

  • stack lights for machine status

  • door switches (check for doors open)

  • door latches (lock doors when in cycle)

  • carrier clamp control

  • hydraulic motor control

  • check for main air

  • programmable CYCLE STOP angle

  • tool counters (2 for each slide position)

  • part counter

  • batch count setting

  • mist collector control (timed off)

  • stock depletion check

  • broken tool detection

  • threading clutch control

  • pickoff collet, pickoff ejector control

... and we can provide special features at reasonable rates

Best of all – the system can have CNC added at a later time. The computer system included can handle even more (additional packaging would be needed) –

  • up to four 2-axis slides

  • up to six 1-axis slides

  • variable speed spindle control

  • servo controlled feed motor

  • 3-axis servo pickoff (pickoff, backwork, part rotation)

  • synchronized rotations (example, cross-cut saw)

  • rigid tapping

  • single point threading (multi-pass, multi-start capable)

SIEB & MEYER multi-spindle control systems are known for being the most user-friendly controls available. We have been retrofitting these machines since 1989 and have listened to our customers over these years to provide the features needed while making the system easy to use.