CNC Controller
Numerical controller for executing machining programs, axis interpolation, spindle control, and coordination of machine functions.
A CNC controller interprets the NC program, generates motion trajectories, and synchronizes axes, spindles, and auxiliary machine functions. It may support a single machining channel or several independent channels and axis groups.
Key characteristics include the maximum number of controlled and interpolated axes, spindle count, interpolation cycle time, look-ahead, interpolation types, kinematic functions, compensation, tool tables, and coordinate systems. Program memory, block size, macro programming, channel synchronization, and high-speed machining support are also important.
The controller may integrate PLC, safety, motion, HMI, drive bus, encoder interfaces, and industrial communication. Selection criteria include machine type, axis count, technological requirements, compatible drives, measuring interfaces, and engineering environment.
This subcategory includes industrial CNC controllers for lathes, milling machines, multi-axis machines, and other production machinery.
CNC Controller
General3
Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.
Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.
Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.
Dimensions6
External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.
External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.
External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.
External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.
Transverse dimension of a product or its circular element measured through the centre between opposite points of the circumference.
Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.
Capacity and Layout5
Maximum number of machine or motion axes that can be controlled by the product.
Maximum number of axes that can participate simultaneously in synchronized motion.
Maximum number of spindle channels or spindle axes controlled by the product.
Maximum number of independent CNC or motion control channels.
Maximum number of axes that can be interpolated together in one motion group or CNC channel.
Mounting and Installation8
Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.
Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.
Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.
Indicates whether the design provides for mounting equipment on a DIN rail.
Number of holes provided in the product for mechanical fixing.
Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.
Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the horizontal direction.
Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the vertical direction.
Electrical Parameters5
Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.
Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.
Rated active electrical power of the product declared by the manufacturer for specified operating conditions.
AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.
Electrical power consumed by the product itself in the declared normal operating mode.
Environmental Conditions10
Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.
Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.
Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Minimum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.
Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.
Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.
Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.
Special Features17
Indicates whether the product supports digital data exchange with external devices or systems.
List of supported digital data communication protocols.
List of supported physical or logical digital communication interfaces.
Number of integrated physical Ethernet communication ports.
Minimum manufacturer-declared CNC program block processing time.
Maximum number of future motion/program blocks evaluated by look-ahead processing.
Manufacturer-declared memory capacity available for storage of the user application program.
Programming paradigms supported by the CNC or motion controller.
Interpolation methods supported for coordinated motion.
Indicates integrated CNC tool data, offset and/or tool-life management.
Maximum number of tools managed by the integrated CNC tool-management function.
Indicates synchronized spindle/feed rigid tapping capability.
Indicates support for machine kinematic transformations such as 5-axis or robot-style coordinate transformations.
Indicates whether diagnostic information, status data, or fault information can be obtained remotely.
Indicates that PLC functionality is integrated in the product.
Indicates integrated programmable functional-safety logic.
Indicates that local HMI/display/operator functionality is integrated with the controller.
Standards and Compliance7
Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.
Indicates whether the manufacturer declares product compliance with IEC 60529.
Indicates whether the product has been tested according to applicable methods of the IEC 60068 series.
Compliance with applicable IEC 61800-5-2 functional-safety requirements for safety-related power drive systems.
Compliance with ISO 13849-1 requirements applicable to safety-related parts of control systems.
Compliance with IEC 62061 requirements applicable to functional safety of safety-related control systems for machinery.