| Ease of use with G.U.I. in a Windows environment - the basic "ease of use" with our advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) is the key reason for selecting Hypertherm Automation controls, as reported by our customers. |
Dedicated shape cutting personality - years of design and development experience in the shape cutting industry have allowed Hypertherm Automation to create control products that exceed the industry standards for cut process features, system integration, and motion profiling. |
Long file names - the Windows operating environment allows part names such as "Mack Brake Bracket". Many competitive products only allow numeric part names such as "123789". |
On-line help function - on screen help functions are available at the touch of a button. |
Software changes available via the internet - the power of the control is in the software, which is constantly growing in features and functions. Software upgrades are available via disk, web site, or email. |
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| Advanced hardware platform - Hypertherm Automation PC-based control products are able to take advantage of the constantly growing PC market for new hardware technologies. |
Intel family of processors - strong processing power means productivity. The advantages are noted in all aspects of operation, from simple functions such as calculating kerf compensation to more complex functions like multi-axis motion and process control. |
> 40 GB hard drive storage - large capacity for storage of part programs at the control. |
Optical isolation - optical isolation nearly eliminates the possibility of RFI/EMI from the I/O lines. Current technical literature suggests that many other controllers do not have optical isolation. |
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| Dynamic kerf compensation - kerf compensation may be calculated at the control and may be changed after the part has been loaded. Many competitors controls require a change at the CAD/CAM level, requiring more man hours and lost productivity. |
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| Cut loss recovery - multiple options of return points - Hypertherm Automation controls can be restarted with a forward to pierce, backward to pierce, or to move to a user definable pierce number. This along with a move forward or move backward on path command allows quick and accurate positioning within the program. |
| Rush job interrupt - allows the user to pause the current part program and retain the part and current position information. When canceling out of an active program the operator is prompted if the program information is to be saved for later use. The user can then return to the interrupted part program later and the control will automatically return to the point where the operation was originally interrupted. A similar related function is the automated power loss recovery. In this case the operator (after homing the axes) will be given the option of returning to the program position where the power was lost. This capability will also work if there is an error on the machine that causes it to shut down unexpectedly (max travel switch, etc.) |
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| Shape wizard - graphical part change - ability to construct / edit parts on the screen. Many other controllers do not support this "visual" method of building/editing part programs. |
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Fast communications - communications speeds of up to 115K baud are attainable, many competitive controllers are limited to 19.2K for serial communications. Using our proprietary "link" software, included with each control, effective serial communications rates soar to 230K using 2X compression. This is up to 10 times faster that with competitive system. As an option many controls systems can be equipped with fiber optic network card allowing them to be connected directly to a shop floor network. |
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| Integrated THC for plasma cutting - Hypertherm Automation controls have the unique ability to use an optional integrated torch height control for plasma cutting. The benefit of the Sensor THC is that height control operation can now be tied to the process and motion profile to increase productivity by reducing process times. The ability to perform "partial raise" and "skip IHS" (plate sense) at each pierce point results in significant reductions in process time for plates with large numbers of pieces. Multiply Sensor THC's may be used. |
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| Hypertherm power supply integration - some control types allow direct communication from the control to the plasma power supply, allowing the control to perform the cut process setup of the power supply through part program codes. These features provide quick and accurate setup of the power supply for improved "ease of use" and improved cut quality due to standardized setups. |
| HD4070 serial communications - all plasma setups can be downloaded from the control to the power supply. The control uses a database of information which allows the user to set up the cut process by simply selecting the basic process parameters for metal type, thickness, process current, and process gases. The database can be modified to a customer preferred setting or use the factory defaults. Additionally, these process selections may be implemented within the part program to reduce operator in put and reduce common setup errors. Diagnostic features are also included in this communications link feature. |
| HPR130 HyPerformance plasma communication - features are available to connect the control to the HPR130 plasma supply via serial link for remote diagnostic communications. |
| HD3070 auto gas console - features are available to connect the control to the HD3070 auto gas console for plasma gas setup through control I/O points and the BCD inputs at the gas console (specific control hardware required). |
| BCD set current - the set current feature may be used to set the plasma supply current using control I/O points and the current BCD inputs available on many of the Hypertherm power supplies (ie. HD3070, HT4400, ArcWriter) |
| Other power supplies - the controls can also support a number of supplies from other plasma manufacturers, for further information please let us know your requirements. |
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| Process information with a user defined watch window - through use of the Windows based Graphical User Interface (GUI) our control products can display critical process information for the user through the use of a watch window and status messages. Information for speed, position, I/O points, consumable life, and process data may be defined by the user in up to ten selectable watch windows for quick reference while cutting. |
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| Unparalleled Support - Hypertherm Automation controls are designed, built, and supported all under one roof for bot hardware and software development. This results in a direct response from the company to implement product improvements based on customer input. |
