CNC7 control software version 8.23 is available for DOS-based controls.
This is likely to be the last DOS update, as Centroid's new software
development is now directed to their Windows CNC11 software.
Features of version 8.23 include:
Distance-to-go DRO display.
Runtime Graphics. See the part while it cuts!
Free offline demo version!
Write short conversational programs (up to 20 operations)
Write and verify G code programs
Train new operators without tying up the machine
Rotated coordinates (fixture compensation)*
Part Rotation G codes (G68/G69)
Touch Probe protection while jogging. If you trip the probe
while jogging, movement will immediately stop. You will then
be restricted to Slow Jog only until the probe is clear.
Outside contour (cam) digitizing*
Programmable AUX keys. Use the AUX1, AUX2, etc. keys to quickly
set part zeros, power axes on and off, call up one-shot
conversational canned cycles, or run custom M functions.
New and expanded Intercon operations
Cleanout cycle for irregular pockets
Circular frame mill
Drill Arrays (rectangular pattern)
Drill Repeats for multiple operations on the same set of holes
Improved Intercon Math Help:
Clearer, easier to use layout
Remembers previous values for use in new solutions
New triangle solvers
Copy values from program operations into Math Help
Extended in-line calculator in Intercon
Variables and arithmetic in G codes
Write your own custom canned cycles
Engrave sequential serial numbers
Cut spirals, ellipses, and other complex toolpaths
Improved MPG handwheel jogging
Axis load meters on DRO display
Search by tool number (T)
Graph only a selected range of your job
Fully functional TOOL CHECK: interrupt a job in progress,
then resume where you left off.
Smart Search: search to any point in the job and begin running
there, with the correct feedrate, Z depth, spindle and coolant,
tool length and cutter compensation.
Extended workpiece coordinate systems: up to 18 part locations,
plus 4 reference return points.*
Selectable plunge ramp angle in Intercon's canned cycles
Thread Milling canned cycle in Intercon
Peck tapping added to the rigid tapping option*
* Optional feature or addition to optional package
Coordinate System Rotation
Optional Feature, $220
Automatically probes your fixture and compensates
if it is out of square.
Icon on DRO dislay indicates that compensation is being applied
in the current work coordinate system.
G Code Variables and Arithmetic
Program to cut an ellipse, using the new G code arithmetic features:
#101 = 1.0 ; length along X axis
#102 = 2.0 ; length along Y axis
#103 = 10.0 ; plunge feedrate
#104 = 20.0 ; cutting feedrate
#105 = 0.1 ; Z clearance height
#106 = -0.2 ; Z cut depth
#107 = 0.5 ; angle increment
#108 = -3.0 ; the X center position
#109 = 1.0 ; the Y center position
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O9100
G1 X[#101 * cos[#110] / 2.0 + #108] Y[#102 * sin[#110] / 2.0 + #109]
#110 = #110 + #107
M99
G0 X[#101/2.0+#108] Y#109 Z#105
G1 F#103 Z#106
F#104
#110 = #107
M98 P9100 L[360.0/#107]
G0 Z#105
Notable Additions to Earlier Versions
Feature
Version
Jogging allowable during M0
7.17
Homing from index marks (no switches)
7.17
Multiple coordinate systems extended from 6 to 18
7.08
Run/Search to Tool Number
7.07
Tool height offsets active between jobs
7.05
Graph only a selected range
7.00
Tool Check and Run/Resume
6.03
Multi-block cutter comp lookahead
6.00
"Smart" search
6.00
Non-linear ballscrew pitch error compensation
6.00
Note: for best performance, version 8.xx software requires a 120 MHz Pentium
or faster processor and at least 32MB of memory. Older controls can be
readily upgraded to newer, faster processors. Call or e-mail for a quote.
On-site update to version 8.23, including new operator's manual: $395 + travel Coordinate System Rotation software: $220 Multiple Coordinate Systems software: $305 Software to allow jogging at M0 and M6: $220
Optional Feature, $220
