Features

-Automatic Travel Inversion System
When activated, it does an inversion everytime it detects there is no more stone to be cut. This function overrides other commands, i.e. it ignores other cuts programmed in the console and/or travels later set by the control panel. This function has depth parameters that disable the operation (necessary for the first cuts due to the irregular stones surface), inversion timer (necessary due to the irregular sides of the stones) and offset current (necessary for situations where there is saw cut capacity variations and stone hardness). This function enables to significantly decrease the time it takes to cut a stone.

– Saw opening system and progressive unlocking
These 2 functions are simultaneously activated. The first function consists in an automatic decrease of the passages should there be a higher consumption value different from the one set by the operator (it depends on the saw hardness and characteristics). Decreasing the passages will allow the saw to open and increase its performance. After the machine detects a decrease in the consumption values (because the saw is already opened), the function will automatically reset the passage to the value initially set by the operator. The consumption value from which the machine starts to increase passages also depends on a parameter set in the console. This function can also be used for decreasing equipment cutting time, i.e, it allows for the operator to programme passages slightly above the initially set values, due to the equipment later automatically setting the passage according to the programmed current control value.
The second function consists in a deceleration of the cut in cases of extreme consumption (parameter set by the operator) due to overcurrent caused by blockage/jamming of the saw, which sometimes occur in the end of the cut or because the stone has areas that are significantly harder. After this happens, the machine starts to slowly and gradually accelerate until it hits the previously set speed. The deactivation of this slow acceleration process can be done by enabling/disabling the function or by simply changing the speed knob position. Decreasing speed will also reduce the chance of the machine stops due to overcurrent, avoiding any unnecessary interruption of the production that can happen in the absence of the operator, but it is particularly helpful during nighttime production. By safety reasons, in case there is an extreme consumption, the machine automatically deactivates the inversion function.

-Travel stop predetection system and error due to encoder malfunction/error.
The equipment is continuingly monitoring its position. By checking that the bed is closer to the supports, it starts to decrease speed before stopping completely by activation of the travel stop sensors. This function allows greater speed in the cutting area and an increase in the lifespan of the equipment, as it makes it unnecessary to decelerate on short ramps (sudden stops). By monitoring impulse counting it is possible to avoid collision due to error or encoder malfunction.

-Automatic Function/Single Cut
The equipment allows doing a single cut by setting dimensions to “Zero” or through a dedicated page.

-Measure displacemente function
Allows moving the bridge to its initial cut position.

-Saw tortion prevention system
To avoid tortions in the saw caused by higher passages in the first cuts, the operator has the option to programme lower passages until the machine hits a certain cutting depth.

– Monitorings
– Calculations of the cutting area by stone and total accumulated by saw diameter
– Cutting time by stone and cutting time total
– Cutting engine power consumption through an analogue metre and virtual metre (console)
– Speeds monitoring in m/min (metres per minute)
– Quota/axle position monitoring in mm (millimetres)
– RPM monitoring (Rotations per minute)

– Programming speeds and saw diameters
The operator will be able to select the rpms of a certain saw through a simple and intuitive selection out of a pre-programmed diameter and saw speed chart.

– Cycle programming options
The operator can choose a cycle where priority is given to the axis cut or vertical axis during inversion (Z after Y or Y after Z).
The operator can set different passage values for different cutting directions.

– Recovery in case of power failure
The equipment memorizes the programmed cut in case of a power failure.

– Change of the cut travel using the control panel
The equipment allows increasing or decreasing the cut travel set in the console, by memorizing the beginning and the end of the cut.

-Anti-collision protection system
By activating the protection bar the equipment does a return movement and positions itself for the next cut. This allows the equipment to continue with the programmed cuts, avoiding any unnecessary interruption of the production in the absence of the operator, and is particularly helpful during night-time production.

-Alarm and protection systems with memory
The equipment has 23 safety alarms. It is also possible to check the Date and Time of the Alarm on a console dedicated page.

– “Normally Closed Circuit” sensors
This operating logic allows monitoring and activating the alarm in case of error or interruption of the electric sensor signal.

– SMS Alert System (optional)
The equipment can also include an sms sending system to any mobile phone, showing a total of 7 states (Alarms and Equipment Alerts).

– Technological Update
All of the characteristics and functionalities are subject to change whenever Minorca considers being relevant to upgrade the equipment.