The Micro5 is 5 years old
At SIAMS 2016, HE-Arc presented the prototype of a miniature CNC, called Micro5, that could fit on a desk.
Two years later we introduced a first V0 series of 5 machines industrialized and in operation at the first pioneer users.
By early 2020, we were able to produce a V1 machine every two weeks in lean mode in our 200m2 workshop.
Micro5 V2
Based on user feedback from the first 25 machines, more than 50 new features and improvements are implemented for the 5 years of the first prototype.
3 main lines of action have guided our choices:
Reliability: we have been working intensively on youthful defects and quality at the time of leaving our workshops.
Efficiency: Feedback from the first users indicates gains in terms of machining time reduced by 20 to 40% compared to larger machines. The V2 has a spindle with twice the torque, which allows us to save even more time, about 20%.
Autonomization: We respond to the demand of early adopters who now want to load automatically and achieve volume with our scalable Smartfactory project.
We are convinced that this V2 will be a great success and we hope you will enjoy our work.
V1+
Les nouvelles fonctionnalités notés V1+ sont installables sur les machines V1. Il est possible de demander une offre via notre helpdesk.
Main new features
Cowling & Ergonomics
Noise level reduced by 12 db
For a maximum of 49 dbMore...
Sheet metal front panel
Less sensitive to scratches than polycarbonateGlass door for the machining area
Better sound insulationLess sensitive to scratches than polycarbonate
Glass on the right side
New view of the machining area
Pivoting rear hood
Upward opening for better accessibility
Enlarged machine feet
Moving the machine over short distances is now possible with a simple pallet truck.Compact transport
The Micro5 is transportable on a standard Europallet.Axis base
C-axis turning
External measuring rules
Better resistance to soilingMechanical pull/push through cradle
Allows additional automatic clamping means
Pressure/vacuum through the cradle
Allows additional automatic clamping means
Cradle in overpressure
Reinforced watertightnessPneumatic Z-axis brake
Performance Improvement
Decrease of the thermal load
B-axis balancing
Performance ImprovementDecrease of the thermal load
Protective canvas
Easy replacementPrevents the cradle from rubbing against the canvas
Centralized lubrication
Improvement of preventive maintenanceAutomation
Accélération jusqu’à 2.5 G V1+Paramétrable par l'opérateur (de 0.5G à 2.5G)
Magasin étendu V1+
6 pallets max5 discs of 8 tools = 40 tools
Quick tool change
Cycle in < 5 secondsActivation via interface
Fast palletizing
Quick change cycleActivation via interface
Improved SCARA kinematics
Elimination of superfluous movements during loading functions
Thermal safety
Machine stops if motor temperature is too high (110°C and 150°C)
Filtermist suction system
Power supply and control integrated in the Micro5Now in 230V mono
Activation via interface
Pneumatics
Pneumatic spool valve 64 outlets (instead of 32)
Integrated flow limiters
Cleaner and shorter cable/tube routing
HMI
Gestion des outils frères V1+Selon usure de l’outil
Nouveaux codes de fonctions M V1+
Fréquence des pulsations de la micro-lubrification
Pré-chargement disque
Retour en position initiale du robot
Calibration de la machine en autonomie V1+
Réalisable par l’utilisateur
Géométrie, cinématique, centrage axes
Teaching du Scara V1+
Accessible et réalisable directement par l’utilisateur
Improved interface ergonomics
User-oriented button distributionScope of the signals on a time and XY graph
Upload of usage data
Consumption tracking page
Energy consumption balances (air and electricity)Correction of minor bugs
Cursor freeze, ...Preservation of the sealing blowing if the machine is in error
Integrated interface
HMI in standalone modeAutomatisation
Feed5 compatible
Automatic loadingFirst batch of Feed5 April 2021
Stock5
Large capacity basket storageYear 2022
Micro5 Release Notes - Series 2