ICP Series

The ICP machines are built using a rigid steel frame inside a closed cabinet. As the machine operates only with its door closed its safety is guaranteed. Bearings and screws are well-protected from chips and dust. All electronics to control 4 axes (so including the optional rotation axis) are built inside the cabinet: this is the IMC-MP stepper motor controller (microstep).

The machine interfaces with PC software offering a user-friendly environment (PC not included): the PC in fact is used as control panel for the machine. We deliver every ICP with the great KAY control software, which is better than the RemoteWin software as supplied by the machine manufacturer. Using Kay you are able to run NC program files in standard ISO G-codes as well as NC files in the proprietary NCP format. This means that an ICP machine can be combined with any CAM program.




Each CPM has a XY table with ample T-slots, conveniently sized much larger than the actual working area. Note that the maximum model size that can be produced is a bit smaller than this working area: for X and Y the cutter needs to move outside the model to machine the outer surfaces. And for Z the cutter needs to be able to travel over the model, see the illustration below.


The total dimensions make desktop operation possible; the aesthetic design fits well in an office environment. The three axes move over steel linear ball bearings and are driven by high quality recirculating ball screws (zero backlash). The closed cabinet with large windows keeps both noise and chips inside. Standard spindle motor is the UFM-500 router (500 W, 11000 to 25000 rpm), a brushless motor is optional. Two versions of the machine are available: standard with ballscrews of 10 mm pitch, and high-accuracy (but slower) with 4 mm pitch.

Built-in is the IMC-MP stepper motor controller with 4 final stages of 4.2 A. We offer this controller with the AxeMotion firmware (smooth movements by Look-Ahead buffer) and USB interface (in contrast to the default step-by-step movement and serial interface). You can clearly see the difference between the original step-by-step movements and the smooth AxeMotion movements in the CPM Booster card video.

The resulting machine features full 3D CNC facilities at an unbeatable low price.

Model:	ICP 3020	ICP 4030
Working area (X,Y,Z in mm)	300x200x90	400x300x140
Table size (X,Y in mm)	500x250	600x375
External dimensions (X,Y,Z mm)	610x650x715	780x850x810
Height with door opened (mm)	1100	1200
Weight, kg	~ 100	~ 120
Prices	4.900	5.900

Prices in Euro currency, excl VAT and outside the Netherlands excl shipment cost.
On-site installation and service are optional, available only in the Netherlands and in Belgium.
The machines are delivered with complete installation instructions.

Controller	IMC-MP, with AxeMotion firmware (look-ahead buffer)
Type of axis-motors	Stepper, using microstep
Max Feedrate	100 mm /sec (XY, 80 mm/sec (Z) (high accuracy version 40 resp. 32 mm/sec)
Mechanical resolution	0.025 mm per axis (high accuracy version 0.01 mm)
Accuracy	Depends on cutter, material, temperature, speeds, toolpath and other variables.
Motor:	UFM-500: 500 W standard spindle motor
Rotation speed	11000 to 25000 rpm (to be set manually)
min, max tool shaft diameter	1 to 6.35 mm, using optional extra collet chucks
Interface with computer	USB
Computer requirements	Windows XP or newer.
Power requirements	230 V, 50/60 Hz, 16A (120 V is available on request)

A high accuracy version of the machine is available, offering a higher resolution - but a lower speed as well: see the secifications above. Both versions have the same price: the only difference is the lead of the ballscrews (how many mm translation per rotation).

Further options include:
a rotation axis
a spray-mist coolant unit
brushless spindle motor
internal lighting
tool length sensor




As the control electronics inside all ICP machines (controller type "IMC-MP") is already suited to drive 4 axes simultaneously, it is easy to mount a 4th axis on an ICP machine.

We deliver the rotation axis as complete unit, including:
the actual rotation axis (the 'black box' on the picture)
the tailstock unit (aluminum base plate with centering point on rails)
all cables and connectors needed to mount the rotation axis
the fixturing device as shown (the round 'plate' with sharp pins, on the axis).

The axis on which the fixturing device is mounted is threaded, with a screw-tread type 1/2" 20 UNF, meaning that you can also use a standard drilling machine head (instead of this fixturing device), or create your own custom fixturing device.

You can order the rotation axis either with the machine or later. In the first case it will come mounted on the machine, in the second case you will have to assemble the cables yourself (which is not difficult). In both cases you can easily place and again remove the unit from the machine's working table as needed, which is done using 4 T-nuts. Also the coiled cable shown (left) has to be (dis)connected from/to a connector in the back wall of the machine's working area. Of course you then also have to 'tell' the Kay control software that the machine's configuration has changed.

Weight	ca 5 kg
Max stock diameter	75 (center height 38 mm)
Max Feedrate	max 75 rev / min
Mechanical resolution	6578 steps / revolution
Price	1,250

Though the ICP machines are not suited for heavy-duty machining of metals, they can be used for light work in aluminium or brass. For such applications the optional spray mist coolant device is available. It uses compressed air to apply a very fine spray of a special lubricant over the workpiece.

The delivery consists of the sprayer as shown, a container for the lubricant and a pressure regulator, both attached on the right side (outside) of the machine, all internal piping to connect these, and a connection to the controller (to switch the coolant unit on and off CNC controlled). Kay can be configured to do so, using special commands in the NC file.

An external source of compressed air is needed in order to use the coolant device.
The lubricating fluid used is called "Induoil HL 4" and is made by Menzel in Germany.

The Price of the optional coolant device is 950
This option can only be ordered together with a machine, it is not possible to order it for do-it-yourself assembly.

The standard UFM-500 spindle motor uses carbon brushes, that need maintenance. This brushless motor is the alternative, offering other advantages as well: more power, larger cutter-diameters, higher quality bearings, spindle speed set by the controler.

The level of noise made by this motor also is considerably lower than the noise by the UFM-500.
For a brushless motor a frequency converter is needed: that converter is placed within the machine, next to the controller. This option can only be ordered together with a machine, it is not possible to order it for do-it-yourself assembly.

Motor	Two-pole AC motor, 750 W
Rotation speed	3000 to 24000 rpm (set by the controller)
Min, max tool shaft diameter	1 to 8 mm, using optional extra collet chucks
Frequency converter	1,200 VA, built inside the machine
Price	1,590 (surcharge over the standard UFM-500 motor)

This option concerns lighting of the working area, so a lamp inside the machine. It is built in the back wall of the working area, and is switched on with the machine's main switch.

The Price of the optional internal lighting is 70
This option can best be ordered together with a machine. It is also possible to order it for do-it-yourself assembly, however this will cost you some effort.

This sensor can be used to measure the length of a cutter, allowing the control software to compensate for a different cutter length. As a result after a toolchange the WorkPiece zero point can remain the same.

The Price of the optional tool-sensor is 195. This is including the cable to the controller.
This option can best be ordered together with a machine. It is also possible to order it for do-it-yourself assembly, however this will cost you some effort.