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Compcut PCR 1200

 

The Compcut PCR 1200 offers a ‘hybrid’ machining solution combining both routing and CNC milling, capable of cutting high precision ‘dog bone’ and ‘open hole’ compression test samples from an increasingly diverse range of composite materials.

The PCR 1200 Router is available as a ‘complete solution package’ with a comprehensive range of cutting tools plus a suite of machining programmes, making it quick and easy to operate.

This intuitive cutting system has been specifically designed to produce highly accurate specimens and production components with an unrivalled surface finish, plus excellent parallelism and perpendicularity.

1200 x 1200 MM

Cleared Panel Size

5,000 to 50,000 RPM

Max Spindle Speed

3KW S1 5KW max

Spindle Power

FAST & PRECISE

  • Zero backlash ballscrews with precision guides on each axis.
  • Rapid speeds up to 3000mm/m*

ACCURATE & REPEATABLE

  • Test your specimens straight from the machine with unrivalled surface finish.

SAFE & SIMPLE

  • Your engineers can cut with confidence; Our fully enclosed work area protects from dust and spray

TOOLS & MATERIALS

Compcut have developed a comprehensive range of cutting tools and processes to support machining across a wide variety of composite materials.

  • Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
  • Ceramic matrix composites (CMC)
  • Aluminum matrix composites
  • Thermoplastic Composites TPRC
  • GRP
  • Plastics
  • Aramid Fibre composites
  • (See brochure for more info on tools)

    PROGRAMMING

    Pre-programmed with part-programs for supplied fixtures, or to customers’ specific requirements.

    • G Code programming
    • CAD – CAM workflows for various CAM packages
    • Drag and Drop Specimen layout creation – Coming soon.

    JIGGING, WORK HOLDING FIXTURES

    The PCR allows for a full range of solutions, from a fully wet or dry vacbed, to custom made fixtures and tooling.

    Common parts include:-

    • CAI’s
    • Tensile Dog Bones
    • V-Notches
    • Bearing Response
    • Specimens
    • Open Hole Specimens

      SPECIFICATIONS

      Material Capacity
      CLEARED PANEL SIZE 1200X1200MM
      MATERIAL THICKNESS/CUT DEPTH*

      TBA MM – SUBJECT TO TOOL

      AXIS TRAVEL X, Y, Z

      TBA

      BRIDGE / TABLE CLEARANCE

      130 MM

      COOLANT CAPABILITY

      FLOOD COOLANT WITH BAG FILTER

      Enclosure

      ENCLOSURE

      FULLY ENCLOSED – EXTRACTABLE

      Spindle
      SPEED 5,000 TO
      50,000 RPM
      SPINDLE POWER 3KW S1 5KW max

      TOOLHOLDER 

      COLLET

      HSK-E25

      ER16

      AUTOTOOL CHANGER 5 STATION
      TOOL SHANK 1 – 10MM

      CONCENTRICITY / RUN-OUT 

      <1uM
      Speeds
      RAPID SPEEDS X,Y,Z 300MM/S
      CUTTING SPEEDS 0.1 – 100MM/S
      Accuracy, Perpendicularity, Parallelism
      TYPICAL SPECIMEN PERPENDICULARITY TBA
      TYPICAL SPECIMEN PARALLELISM / 100MM* TBA
      TYPICAL SPECIMEN PARALLELISM / 300MM* TBA
      TYPICAL SPECIMEN PARALLELISM / PANEL TBA

      TYPICAL SPECIMEN DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY

      TBA

      TYPICAL SPECIMEN PARALLELISM Z PLANE

      TBA

      External Dimensions: (W)x(D)x(H)
      WIDTH* TBA MM
      DEPTH* TBA MM
      HEIGHT* TBA MM
      Required Services
      POWER 415V 3PH 32A
      AIR – DRIED & FILTERED 70- 100 PSI
      EXTRACTION APPLICATION SPECIFIC

      COMPOSITE TEST & EVALUATION

      A YEAR ON: COMPCUT PCR300 PUT THROUGH ITS PACES

      Composite Test & Evaluation (CTE) based in Honiton is a leading test centre for composites and other non-metallic materials. The company has over 10 years experience in the aerospace & related sectors and from its specialist, highly equipped facilities offers a reliable, technically accurate & cost effective materials qualification service.

      We asked Paul Yeo the CEO at CTE the following questions, to understand his thoughts about the Compcut PCR router (following a year of operation at their Honiton test centre).

      What made you choose the PCR 300?

      We wanted to be able to expand our cutting capability from the typical rectangular specimens cut on the plate saw, to be able to do V-Notch specimens to ASTM D5379/D7078, and also to the machining of dogbone shapes, which we had to outsource until we received the router.

      What tasks does the machine undertake on a routine basis?

      Machining of V-Notch specimens to ASTM D5379/D7078, Machining of Dogbone specimens to ISO 527-2 and ASTM D638. We also use it for hole drilling of open hole ASTM D5766 and ASTM D6484 specimens and bearing specimens to ASTM D5961.

      How has it performed over the last 12 months?

      Very well; it has reduced our turn around times for the standard tests as we no longer need to outsource this work.

      How easy was it to learn and use (was all the required tooling and programming in place – so you could use it as soon as it arrived)?

      The router was supplied with all the tooling and programs we needed for our initial standard tests. We requested this capability when we purchased the router. The only slight negative was that the user interface could have been better to use, hence we are looking forward to seeing the updated version of this interface, as it’s currently in development and expected soon.

      What was the service and support like?

      Excellent as always and very helpful in modifying methods when necessary, and supporting us during the use of the router.

      Has it met your expectations?

      It has met our expectations. Moving forward we are looking forward to adding a vac-bed capability on this machine, which will help us to improve our knowledge of the software, and in- turn be able to machine more bespoke specimens as and when the needs arise from our customers.

      In what ways has it benefited operations? What’s been the main impact of this machine in your organisation?

      It has allowed us to significantly reduce our turnaround times, as we are now able to machine specimens within hours rather than having to wait days for them to be outsourced for machining.

      What are your thoughts after a year of use?

      We are very happy with the machine, as it has allowed us to reduce our outsourced specimen machining to almost zero, and we look forward to expanding its use over the next twelve months.