Veneer Lathe Controls

Overview

The Altec Veneer Lathe Control System is the most advanced, user-friendly control system available for veneer lathes. By leveraging the built-in power of Delta RMC100 motion controllers, Altec LatheTools^TM software provides you with an unprecedented setup and diagnostics tool for in-depth understanding and control of the entire peeling process.

The Altec Veneer Lathe Control System is easily configured to control any or all parts of your veneer lathe and can be expanded to control the entire peeling process. Altec LatheTools^TM software provides a common window for both operators and maintenance/technical personnel.

Features

	Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5550 PLC
	Delta RMC100 motion controllers
	Altec LatheTools software for graphical development of profiles, real-time monitoring and diagnostics
	graphically develop lathe peel profiles such as knife pitch, bar gap and back-up roll position as a function of block diameter
	save and restore sets of profiles as “products”
	adjust axis position setpoints, speeds and accel/decel rates
	configure servo axis tuning parameters
	select lathe peel profiles based on product
	manually offset peel thickness (thick/thin), bar gap (tight/loose), back-up roll position (tight/loose) and knife pitch (point/heel)
	adjust core size, carriage retract offset, round-up complete offset, etc.
	monitor alarm status and alarm history
	monitor servo axis status
	comprehensive production and downtime reporting.

For further information contact Altec at 604.529.1991