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Open automation solutions for Machine Tools |
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With PC-based control technology, Beckhoff offers an open and flexible automation solution for Machine Tools. Besides Industrial PCs, I/Os and fieldbus components, as well as drive technology and the TwinCAT automation software, the range of products encompasses a uniform, scalable and modular control system. |
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| Applications & Solutions |
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 Applications: The application reports illustrate application options for Beckhoff products and technologies in practice. |
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TwinCAT – the control plattform: TwinCAT integrates real-time control with PLC system, Motion Control and programming environment in a single package. Programming is based on the IEC 61131-3 standard. |
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TwinCAT CNC: Beckhoff offers two solutions for interpolating path movements in the TwinCAT NC I and TwinCAT CNC: TwinCAT NC I is the modular CNC solution for up to 31 channels, each with up to three main and five auxiliary axes. TwinCAT CNC is the classic, powerful CNC application for up to 64 path axes/spindles in up to twelve channels. |
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EtherCAT – ultra high-speed communication: Outstanding performance, flexible topology and simple configuration characterise EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet technology from Beckhoff. |
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XFC | eXtreme Fast Control Technology: XFC, the fast control solution, is based on an optimised control and communication architecture that is capable of I/O response times ≤ 100 μs. |
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