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PartMaker Inc. has launched a new, free PC-based app called the PartMaker Multi-Channel Viewer. The PartMaker Multi-Channel Viewer is available for download free of cost from http://www.partmaker.com/multichannelviewer.
The PartMaker Multi-Channel Viewer is a unique software application that allows users of turn/mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes, which require multi-channel CNC programs to view multi-channel CNC programs side by side and automatically align "sync" or "wait" codes. The PartMaker Multi-Channel is unique because it supports virtually any multi-channel machine/control combination from every machine builder on the market.
The application is reportedly intelligent, using proprietary technology to automatically recognize the CNC syntax required by specific machine tools. The PartMaker Multi-Channel Viewer is activated for each user by a PartMaker product specialist who will provide them a customized machine configuration for the machines in there shop. Both the application and the custom configuration files are provided free of cost.
Related Glossary Terms
- centers
centers
Cone-shaped pins that support a workpiece by one or two ends during machining. The centers fit into holes drilled in the workpiece ends. Centers that turn with the workpiece are called “live” centers; those that do not are called “dead” centers.
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
