New hardware technology combined with software

Vernon Hills, Ill.— The M600 CNC family from Mitsubishi Electric with dual CNC/PLC processors eliminates time delays experienced in single-processor systems, when switching between controlling CNC functions and PLC functions. It also features an extensive library of software functionality that improves system performance and speeds machining operations.

By Staff May 1, 1999

Vernon Hills, Ill.— The M600 CNC family from Mitsubishi Electric with dual CNC/PLC processors eliminates time delays experienced in single-processor systems, when switching between controlling CNC functions and PLC functions. It also features an extensive library of software functionality that improves system performance and speeds machining operations. One such software function is “spline interpolation,” which reduces program size and complexity compared to point-to-point programming. To accommodate the greatest range of user options, Mitsubishi M600 CNCs include peripheral axis control. Up to seven of Mitsubishi’s MR-J2-CT servos can be added and controlled by miscellaneous commands. The servos control turrets, tool magazines, index tables, and other devices. Mitsubishi Electric