Series 1500 TMM
ParleVision PGC Plus System
Tool Data Management &
Communication System
The easiest most powerful way to organize and communicate tool measuring data.
Every PC-based Parsetter TMM® system comes with a full installation of Parlec’s PGC Plus Tool Data Management software. Full networking and multi-user capability, full post processing of the tool data, unlimited tools, reports, label formatting, user information, and user-accessible calibration and testing routines are always included. No hidden costs or additional charges. Don’t be fooled or confused by the myriad options you will need with other presetter software just to get your job done. With Parlec know that you have the most comprehensive service, technical support, and custom programming capability standing behind you.
Tool Data Management and Communication System
For applications that require a high degree of measuring repeatability and advanced tool data management and communications.
Advanced features found only in the PGC Plus System:
Helix angles are calculated and displayed for reference.
Adjustable reamers are easily and quickly set using the hand reamer function.
Measuring, inspecting, and setting shell mills, face mills, and the like are usually time consuming and difficult. This routine makes it easy. On ParleVision CNC systems the routine may be executed automatically.
Capture any image on the measuring screen and attach to set-up sheets, work instructions, reports or e-mails. E-mail a tool image to Parlec and we can write a custom measuring routine quickly.
Tool Management & Communication Software
Manage Tool Assemblies
Using a Windows-based file system, tool assemblies may be organized in four levels with enough flexibility to assure easy integration into your existing data management system. Powerful search and filtering capabilities make finding tool assemblies quick and easy. Comprehensive tool records can store a range of data, graphics, drawings, and tool information parameters.
Manage Tool Lists
The Tool List Manager makes it easy to collect and manage all the tool assemblies for a given part program. Lists may be sorted by any field simply by clicking on the label at the top of the field column. Tool data is automatically formatted for post processing simply by linking the list or job to the appropriate work center.
Schedule Jobs
Temporary Jobs may be created from any Tool List and scheduled to run on any work center. The Job List feature provides enormous flexibility, allowing on-the-fly modification of Tool List parameters to suit the specific job, while maintaining the data integrity of the master Tool List.
Manage Tool Component Information
Tool component information is also stored and organized for reference and as a resource for building up tool assemblies. Though not designed for full-featured inventory control capability, PGC PLUS allows integration to most major tool inventory management applications.
Comprehensive Tool Records
The amount of tool data storage possible in the PGC PLUS tool record is truly amazing. At the same time there is the simplicity of just assigning a Tool ID number and creating a tool record. With complete flexibility to utilize as much or as little tool data as desired, tool data management may be molded to fit your existing process.
Cutting Edge Parameters
Unlimited cutting edges and inserts may be defined with tolerances for each. All data and parameters relating to how the tool will be measured and inspected are defined here, assuring that the operators follow a consistent process at the presetter.
Tool Graphics and Drawings
Digital photos and CAD files are easily attached to the tool record with the click of a button. If it is available on your network, hard drive, or removable media it can be linked in a matter of seconds. Graphics and drawings are displayed on the information Tabs of the PGC PLUS Measuring Screen for quick operator reference.
User-Defined Resources
Most manufacturing facilities have multiple data systems – diversity in machine tool controls, flexible manufacturing and cell control systems, RF tool tag systems, etc. PGC PLUS offers an outstanding way to create a unique “resource” for every tool data system in your company. Each resource has up to sixty user-defined fields of information, assuring that PGC PLUS will be able to accommodate all of your tool data from many diverse systems.
Powerful Data Processing to Machine Tool Controls
PGC PLUS offers automatic data processing to all your CNC machine controls as a standard feature with every installation. Whether you use the pre-formatted templates included with PGC PLUS, or you create your own using our unique Post Template Builder utility, post processing your tool data will always be quick and easy.
All Communications Parameters and Data Formatting are User-Configurable.
Machine controls vary in the formats of tool data they will accept. Even within the same control model, offset file formats and communication parameters may be specific to the application. Control definitions, data formatting, file name, posting location, and method of offset calculations are only a few of the PGC PLUS parameters that can be modified. In addition, the user has complete control over number formatting and the use of multiple offset calculations for fixture and spindle offsets or non-standard programming practices.
Attach a Machine Control, Click a Button and Go!
Once a machine control is defined (by using a template included with PGC PLUS or by creating your own), a job may be posted by the simple click of a button. If the work center is attached to the tool or job list, that’s all there is to it. If the list has no work center attached, you may pick one from a defined list – giving you the most flexibility in transferring the tool data.
Limitless Integration Potential
Parlec’s Tool Data Management software was designed with integration in mind. Multiple system integration is no problem as well. Data paths may include network drives, serial and USB communications, or specialized interfaces. No matter which of your existing systems you wish to integrate, the presetter operator interface remains the same – simply choose the data source from the pull-down window.
RF Tool ID Tag Support
Parlec has been instrumental in developing and standardizing RF Tool ID Tag technology for presetting applications by working with the leaders in the industry. Balluff, Euchner, Sandvik and most other ID systems are supported by our standard software package. Multiple tag systems are supported through Parlec’s ability to easily configure the data on the RF tag to match existing specifications or to design custom applications for our customers.
Tiered User Access
By enabling the security feature, a three-tiered user access system is activated, ensuring that only authorized personnel have the ability to modify tool data and control system parameters. All activity at the presetter is recorded and filed in real-time for future reference. This provides a valuable resource for trouble shooting processes and monitoring of tool measuring and inspection results.
Accessible System Maintenance
Only the Parsetter TMM® system offers simple, user-accessible calibration and maintenance of the imaging and mechanical systems. Due to the TMM system’s exceptionally stable design, these powerful routines are made available to users with administrators authorization for quick and easy in-house maintenance and re-calibration.
Multiple Reports
Common tool and tool list reports are available as standard. Because of the open design of the Parlec tool database, customized reports may be generated through any number of third-part, report-writing applications.
