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C80 Sets New Standards in DRO Technology

The C80 display unit is a totally new concept in Digital Readout technology. In its price range, the C80 offers the most functional,
most versatile display in the market today. Its value added design
has allowed Newall to add productivity enhancing features without
adding cost. This means the user can get high-end DRO features
for the same price as a basic DRO.

The C80 is available in both 2- and 3-axis configurations. The display is supplied with all of the features commonly found on DRO’s such as Inch/Metric, Absolute/Incremental, Zero Reset, Axis Preset, Center Find and much more. In addition, Newall has packed the C80 with advanced functionality. Features such as Bolt Hole Calculator, Arc Contouring, Programmable Memory, Job Numbers, Polar Coordinates, Line Hole Calculator, Tool Offsets, Taper Calculation, Data Hold, Data Recall and Feed Rate display are all standard on the C80.

The C80 is designed in a way that prevents it from being overwhelming to the operator. In fact, the most truly unique aspect of the C80 is that the operator can customize it. As the machine function changes, so too can the C80. Its flexibility allows it to be used as a Milling specific display one day and then be used as a Lathe specific display the next day. At any time, the operator simply activates the features that apply to the current job. 

To further increase the capabilities of the machine, the C80 also provides Segmented Error Compensation (SEC). It is well known that machine tools very rarely show wear at a consistent rate over the length of travel of an axis. Therefore, applying the old method of a constant linear error correction factor helps, but it cannot account for large variances. SEC provides a mechanism that applies an error compensation factor in segments of travel. The operator can define the length of the segment. The more segments that are defined and compensated, the more accurate will be the overall positioning accuracy. The C80 provides for up to 99 segments to be defined on any length of travel.

Another innovative feature of the C80 is its upgradability. The unit can be connected to a personal computer for the purpose of upgrading the firmware or adding new features. This means that the C80 can continue to be a productivity enhancer well into the future without having to invest in a completely new system. The firmware and any new features will be made available for download on Newall’s Internet site.

The C80 is designed to be used in conjunction with Newall’s Spherosyn™ and Microsyn™ Linear Encoders. With an ingress protection rating of IP67 and industry standard accuracies of ±0.0004” and ±0.0002”, Newall’s Linear Encoders are well known to provide the best solution for any machine
application.