LAB-VOLT 5500

Model
5500
Discontinued Model
Control
  • Specs
    Control
    CNC
  • Product Overview

    The CNC Lathe System, Model 5500, provides training in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), using an industrial-grade microprocessor-driven CNC lathe. The system allows students to practice computer numerical controlled (CNC) code programming and editing, learn to operate lathe components, controls, and tools, set a programmed reference zero, follow the steps necessary to turn a specified part, and apply the machine code language to current lathe technology.

    The CNC lathe consists of a horizontal lathe constructed with a cast-iron bed, headstock, and tailstock. The lathe uses two ball screws, each driven by a stepper motor, to move the cross slide that carries the cutting tool along the Z axis (right and left) and X axis (in and out) with maximum positional accuracy. The speed of each stepper motor can be programmed separately for feed rates up to 762 mm/min (30 in/min). A 746-W (1.0-hp) motor rotates the spindle and 3-jaw chuck, and thus the stock, at speeds programmable up to 3400 r/min. To facilitate maintenance, the Z-axis ball screw is protected by a telescoping helical dust cover.

    The CNC lathe can machine pieces of soft materials such as plastic and wax, as well as harder materials such as aluminum, mild steel, and brass. Pieces can be turned into a variety of cylindrical bumps, grooves, and hollows. The CNC lathe is capable of threading using an optical-encoder feedback loop.

    A computer (not included) is used to create NC part programs with G and M machine codes or their conversational code equivalents. The created programs are downloaded to the on-board microprocessor of the CNC lathe, which stores and executes them. Since the CNC lathe connects directly to the serial or Ethernet port of a computer, or directly to a network, no additional interface card is required. The computer is free to be used for any additional applications since it is not dedicated to the control of the lathe.


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  • About Company
    Festo Didactic, Inc. (formerly Lab-Volt Systems, Inc.)

    Festo Didactic is the world-leading equipment and solution provider for technical education. The product and service portfolio offers solutions for rapid learning and retention in a broad spectrum of technologies: pneumatics, electropneumatics, hydraulics, electrohydraulics, electronics, electrical engineering, sensors, robotics, CNC technology, telecommunications, electronics, power and renewable energy, industrial maintenance, HVAC, PLC and fieldbus technology, manufacturing technology and process engineering as well as mechatronics. Festo Didactic supplies educational institutions and industries with learning factories, training and e-learning programmes that directly evolve from technologies and innovations in automation. They qualify people in appropriate learning environments to be sufficiently competent and flexible to immediately start work in production processes and other industrial contexts and to contribute to the productivity of industrial companies. CORPORATE MERGER: Festo Didactic acquired Lab-Volt Systems, Inc. in June 2014.