The latest version of Trimble’s Roadworks paving control platform brings 3D machine control to milling machines and is now available.
Running on an Android operating system, the control platform software enables operators to precisely control the cutting depth of the cold planer, according to the project design.
It is designed to guide compatible machines to meet the specs of complex projects, minimizing over-cutting and creating a smoother surface.
For milling, a 3D design is displayed to the machine operator showing areas that are on, above, or below the ideal grade, comparing the actual drum position and slope with the digital design.Trimble
For milling, a 3D design is displayed to the operator showing areas that are on, above, or below the ideal grade, comparing the actual drum position and slope with the digital design. The platform automatically guides the milling drum to cut the defined depth and slope without stringlines or manual adjustments.
“Complex paving projects such as airport runways and heavily traveled highways have some of the tightest specifications in the construction industry,” said Kevin Garcia, general manager of civil specialty solutions at Trimble. “Trimble Roadworks for milling and cold planing takes both the guesswork and the rework out of milling, making it easy for operators to mill precisely to a 3D design elevation.”
In early 2023, Schaumburg, Illinois-based Rabine Paving became a beta tester for the upgraded Trimble Roadworks paving control platform.
