When it comes to conforming to industry-standard protocols, Hurco has always been just a little different from other machine tool manufacturers, especially in the areas of part and tool setup. However, that has changed over the years. With each new release of the WinMax® control software, Hurco engineers build in a great deal of operator options that allow the user to configure control settings to best suit their needs.
One of the most powerful of these features was the introduction of Absolute Tool Length, which not only helps Hurco better conform to the industry standards that shops are used to, but also opens the door for control enhancements that would otherwise be impossible such as part and tool probing enhancements, simplified part setups, and our advanced Universal Rotary feature for 5-axis programming.
Contrary to public belief, the spindle gage-line isn’t located on the spindle itself at all. It is actually a measured diameter that falls along the spindle or toolholder taper. For CAT 40 tooling, the magic diameter measurement is 1.750”; it's 2.750” for CAT 50 holders.
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