250PC
CNC Features
Safety Equipment and Features
Software and Machining Package
Resources
Accessories
Product Specification
Machine Dimensions

 

Boxford 250PC
250PC

 Computer controlled slant bed turning.

A slant bed CNC controlled lathe incorporating features of larger, more expensive machines at a highly competitive price.
  • Automatic CAM software
  • Cuts steel, brass, aluminium, plastic and wood
  • 3D graphics
  • Slant bed construction
Operated by personal computer, the 250PC slant bed lathe is ideally suited for all training requirements. Special accessories allow industrial level training to the most exacting requirements.
Pre-loaded anti backlash ball screws and stepping motors with bi-polar chopper drives allows simultaneous movement of all axes with a system resolution of 0.01mm (0.0004").
Infinitely variable and programmable spindle speeds from 1.5kw (2HP) AC motor with inverter controlled drive package and overload cut-out.
Single-phase electricity power supply gives easy installation.
Touch sensitive control panel incorporating illuminated push buttons allows the machines to be operated without a computer.
Full perimeter guarding with fail safe switches in the positive (safety) mode on access doors and guards stop spindle and axes movements.
Constant surface speed.
2 feed modes (per rev/per min).
Links with 300VMC machining centre and robots in an FMS system.



CNC features

 CAM user friendly software with 3D graphical simulation and automatic error checking.
ISO format machine programming using G and M codes included as standard.
Active and accurate tool path graphics continuously displayed line by line during program write, test run and manufacture.
Links with major CAD/CAM packages.
All major features available on industrial machines are standard.
Absolute zero datum facility.




 Inside the 250PC
Safety equipment and features

Fully enveloping transparent high impact chip/work guards with fail-safe switch interlocks.
Earth leakage current breakers fitted.
Emergency stop latching button.
Isolator switch lockable with padlock.
Integral electrical panel with no volt protection.
Positive end stops on all axes.
Low voltage control circuitry.
Ergonomic positioning of the machine controls.
Full graphical on screen test simulation prior to machining operation.
Absolute zero datum facility.

Purpose designed software and machining package
  • In depth and practical experience of Information Technology and Computer Control.
  • A facility for quickly producing complex, high quality artefacts to satisfy Design and Make tasks.
  • A platform for creating links with Art, Science, Business Studies, Electronics and Industry.
  • A practical, real life application of mathematics.


Tutorial support and resources
  • 10 session curriculum books available in 3 levels taking the pupils from novice to expert user via a systematic and easy to follow route. All curriculum is fully supported by detailed teacher notes and student workbooks.
  • Extensive library of fully prepared components complete with program disc and illustrated step by step guide of the manufacture and assembly procedure.
  • Extensive library of detailed project material including teacher resources, lesson structures and student worksheets.


Accessories

A range of accessories to enhance the machine are available, including:-
  • Automatic 8 position disc type tool post
  • Gang tooling system
  • Range of chucks and collets
  • Boxed set of tools
  • FMS/CIM Connectivity
AccessoriesAccessories

1 8 Station programmable disc type tool post
2 QC tool post
3 Set of 5 tool holders
4 Recommended set of tooling
5 Gang tooling sub plate
6 Tailstock
7 Air operated tailstock
8 Rotating tailstock centre
9 140mm workdriver/face plate and stud
10 125mm 3 jaw self-centring chuck
11 160mm 4 jaw independent chuck



Product Specification

250PC Slant Bed CNC Lathe

Swing over bed 250mm
X axis travel 200mm
Z axis travel 265mm
Distance between centres 350mm
Rapid traverse rate 2m/min
Feed range zero to 1000mm/min
Spindle bored to pass 35mm
Infinitely variable spindle speeds 200 to 3200 rpm
Main drive motor (single phase supply) 2.2kw
System resolution 0.005mm

Standard Equipment
  • Software
  • Back-up software disc
  • Built-in power take-off point
  • Tool mat
  • Swarf tray
  • Interlocking cable (machine to computer)
  • Installation and user manual
  • Programming manual
  • Spanners, keys and swarf brush
  • Mains circuit breaker
  • Earth leakage circuit breaker mains plug
  • Machine lighting
  • Flood coolant equipment (programmable)
  • Levelling pads and jacking screws


Machine Dimensions
250PC dimensions diagram
A 2000mm
B 1470mm
C 870mm
D 1390mm Crs
E 620mm Crs
Machine weight 560kg (1230lbs)


Downloadable Machine Specification

An in-depth machine and system specification is available as a downloadable word document. Simply right click on the blue text and select 'Save Target As' to download the file to your system.

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