RTCP (Rotation Tool Center Point) Function maintains rotary axes at a constant angle between tool and surface to be machined. It is a crucial difference between real (simultaneous) and fake (3+2) 5-axis CNC systems. For machines with RTCP functionality, the control system keeps the tool center in the programmed position. In this case, programming is independent and is programming that is independent of machine motion. When processing on the machine, you don't have to worry about machine movement and tool length. All you need to consider is the relative motion between the tool and the workpiece. The work control system will handle the rest for you. For machines that does not have RTCP functionality, that is to say, the pseudo five-axis programming needs to consider the swing length of the spindle and the position of the rotating table. This means that when programming with a fake five-axis CNC system and machine tools, it is necessary to rely on CAM programming and post-processing techniques to plan the tool path in advance.

Each axis of the CNC machinery has a linear system to move the vehicle to its desired location, includes Ball Screws or Rack and Pinion. A rack and pinion is a type of linear actuator that comprises a circular gear (the pinion) engaging a linear gear (the rack), which operate to translate rotational motion into linear motion. Driving the pinion into rotation causes the rack to be driven linearly. Driving the rack linearly will cause the pinion to be driven into a rotation. - Pros: 1. Cheaper to make. 2. Can be assembled together, thus more cost effective for long linear travels. - Cons: 1. Top speed is lower. 2. Due to the gap between pinion tooth and rack tooth, it generally has lower re-positioning accuracy. 3. Higher power consumption and faster wear and tear due to its high inherent friction. A ball screw is a mechanical linear actuator that translates rotational motion to linear motion with little friction. A threaded shaft provides a helical raceway for ball bearings which act as a precision screw. As well as being able to apply or withstand high thrust loads, they can do so with minimum internal friction. It's mostly seen on high-end products. - Pros: 1. Higher top speed. 2. Close contact between ball bearing and the helical screw provides high re-positioning accuracy. 3. Little internal friction grants lower power consumption and much slower wear and tear if maintained properly. - Cons: 1. More expensive to make. 2. Cost is prohibitive for long linear travels.

There are two options for a gantry-moving type CNC machine tool, move the entire gantry to save materials, or rise the base frame in the z-axis to move the beam only. We offer both styles for SF Series Gantry Mills: By moving the entire gantry: - Pros: 1. Easier to load/unload extremely large footprint workpieces. 2. Better visibility of workpieces. 3. Save steels proportional to machinery x-axis length. - Cons: 1. More expensive (Manufacturing / Calibration / Maintenance). 2. Slower feed rate / top speed caused by the high center of gravity of the gantry vehicle. 3. Requires larger motor which results in higher power consumption. By moving the gantry beam only: - Pros: 1. Lower overall cost. 2. Faster feed rate / top speed as the center of gravity is low in respect of the beam. 3. It uses smaller motors thanks to the lighter gantry weight, which also reduces power consumption. 4. Much higher rigidity thanks to the U-shaped base frame. - Cons: 1. Sacrifices visibility of workpiece. 2. Harder to load/unload extremely large workpieces. 3. Costs more steels to build.

Depends on the dimension of the Panel Processing Center, it can be found in various industries including but not limited to: - Various kinds of fittings, interior linings and shapes for Motor Home or similar products. - Quick-deploy medical unit, Housing unit, Wall panels.

GM Series is designed for rapid processing of various isothermal panels such as: - Any type of Wooden Panel - Sandwich Panels w/ metal veneer - Sandwich Panels w/ embedded wooden frame, and many more.

* For processing Wooden Panels Only, please check out GM Series Panel Processing Centers.

We are continually increasing the usability of our products. If you have used similar products before, most likely you will get Panel Processing Center up and running without much effort. Moreover, CHENcan provides multiple support plans, including on-site training, remote training, and on-campus training. Additionally, we have a vast library of pre-recorded tutorials and how-to videos for the common questions we have collected over the years.

* Ask your dedicated CHENcan sales consultant for more details.

All Panel Processing Center controllers support G Code. If the software at your choice exports to international standard G code, you could expect Panel Processing Center to load it. Also, we are very flexible with the choice of motion controllers. If you prefer a specific brand model rather than our default options, we will try our best to adapt our machinery to fit it.

Yes, for Panel Processing Centers, we do offer the option for either in-house training or international installation, training, and maintenance services.

* Please keep in mind that, we only provide English / Chinese speaking services engineers at the moment.

Yes, you could book an appointment with your dedicated CHENcan sales consultant for a tour of our factory. One of our bilingual (English / Russian / Chinese) client champions will provide you guidance for the visit.

* We may also provide airport pick up service according the availability of our limos.