STC ID Saws

STC 22 ID Saws

TC 22 With Head Extension
STC 27 With Head Extension
STC ID Saw Electrical
The STC ID Saws was reworked. The following was done:

New controls

  • Siemens PLC
  • A new touchscreen that allows saving recipes.
  • Linear scale on the hydraulic cylinder
    • This scale is used to calculate the IPM and can also be used in the auto cycle to cut to a position. The auto cycle also allows cutting using the limit switches (original method). Feed rate and time to cut are displayed in the status area on the screen.
  • Ethernet Connection – The machine features an industrial Ethernet hub built in, allowing connection to the PLC and touchscreen via Ethernet. This allows for downloading recipes, along with other functions, via a standard Ethernet connection. The Ethernet connection on the operator panel is IP67 rated.
  • Light Tower
  • 3 HP AC motor on the spindle with a Siemens inverter.
  • New Stepper motor and amplifier.
  • Both D/A and A/D modules provide output to the inverter and have available channels for added features, such as spindle current monitoring.
  • New Oiler. 
  • Software
    • The software incorporates all the functionality of the original controls, along with some additional features. You can tell the index to go home, move to a position from home “absolute”, or a position based on the current position “relative”. All functions needed to operate the machine in Auto are displayed on the auto screen; you don’t have to jump between various screens to get the machine to function.
      • Passwords
      • The status screen displays items such as cycle time, number of cuts per blade, and lifetime cuts.
      • Index Absolute 
      • Index Relative 
      • Index Home 
      • Zero and Span of the linear scale.
      • Inputs 
      • Outputs 
      • Analog channels
      • Alarms

Mechanical – The machine was thoroughly cleaned, painted, and the bearings were replaced. The coolant valves were replaced with new ones. There is an IP67-rated outlet for the coolant pump on the side of the machine.

Documentation – Electrical and Mechanical changes, along with the control, have been documented and are available. They can also be accessed from the Help Screen.