CNC control for 5-Axis machining centers OSAI’S CNC control power has a top speed of 450 mm/s with precision control, and where necessary, can override the speed and jog corners producing detailed edges.

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Willis Marine, a custom yacht-builder in Stuart, Florida, designs and crafts

vessels using stainless steel, aluminum, matching veneers and hardwoods. To create

these watercrafts, Willis Marine uses a Multiax Model T machining center powered by

OSAI’s CNC control to machine and sculpt structural components including decks, ribs

and panels.

“We draw these components using our CAD system and download the program into the Multiax OSAI controller, stated Mark Willis, founder and president of Willis Marine. “We cut all kinds of large and small components including small molds, parts, pieces, tooling, everything. We cut many fixtures eliminating time-consuming manual processes. This work is done quickly on the Multiax owing to the speed of the OSAI controller.” OSAI’S CNC control power has a top speed of 450 mm/s with precision control, and where necessary, can override the speed and jog corners producing detailed edges. “The OSAI CNC control was chosen for the Multiax Model because it allows for a more focused management of the 5-axis machining in terms of cost and performance,” says Ivica Simunic, national sales manager for OSAI USA.

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The Multiax comes in different work cube sizes and also has a high frequency liquid-cooled spindle designed for versatility and capable of articulating under and around the 3D forms, needed for the specialty yacht designs. The Multiax modular architecture also allows different configurations, each addressed to changing production needs. The OSAI CNC control simplified installation and commissioning in the Multiax machining system, enabling faster time-to-market. This CNC control is scalable and with a computing power easily adaptable to custom requirements. It requires no modification to the software or the application and with block processing speeds of up to 7,000 blocks per second. The CNC control can also use compact or modular drives, servomotors, and spindle motors to meet application needs. Another important feature is the real-time SoftPLC. When integrated in the CNC, the versatility allows interface of the control with most machine systems. These include simple 3-axis milling machines to multi-axes and multi-spindle machining centers including the Multiax Model T 5-axis machining center. DW

OSAI USA www.osaicnc.com

Willis Marine uses a Multiax Model T

machining center powered by OSAI’s CNC

control to machine and sculpt structural

components including decks, ribs and

panels for custom yachts like the one

shown here.

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