Overview

HxGN NC Gage is an innovative gauging application designed to simplify probing on machine tools. Its intuitive "Teach-In" process enables users to create gauging programs without prior programming experience, even on complex 5-axis and multi-tasking machines. By utilizing PTB-certified algorithms—identical to those used in coordinate measuring machines—NC Gage ensures high precision and reliability in manufacturing processes. The application supports a wide range of measurements, including distances, angles between features, and basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) functions. It is compatible with controls from manufacturers such as Makino, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori, Mitsubishi, and Fanuc.

Features and Capabilities

• Advanced Measuring Capabilities: Offers a variety of functions for measurement and automatic part setup, including bores, constructed points, and mid-points.
• User-Friendly "Teach-In" Function: Employs a dialog-based interactive teach-in method, allowing machine users to easily create measurement cycles without any macro programming knowledge.
• 5-Axis Machine Compatibility: Facilitates quick measurement and setup of workpieces on 5-axis machines, regardless of the kinematic type used for machining and measuring.
• Mill-Turn Machine Support: Designed for use on modern mill-turn machines, supporting challenging machining tasks and simplifying the addition of fully automated gauging, setup, and inspection to multi-spindle processes.
• PTB-Certified Algorithms: Utilizes the same PTB-certified algorithms as coordinate measuring machines, ensuring high precision and reliability in measurements.
• Comprehensive Measurement Functions: Supports measurements beyond specific numbers of points or 2D features, including distances, angles between features, and basic GD&T functions.
• Flexible Deployment Options: Available on Windows PC or embedded in the control panel, providing flexibility in integration and use.
• Broad Control Compatibility: Compatible with controls from various manufacturers, including Makino, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori, Mitsubishi, and Fanuc.