Paving Control for Mills and Cold Planers

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Mill out the waves.

Controlling the precise cutting depth of the mill minimizes over-cutting, creates a smoother surface and reduces the need for additional material in the re-paving process.

Features and Benefits

Milling to a fixed depth often satisfies the specification for a resurfacing project, but it leaves any road smoothness improvements to the paver. With the Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform you can mill at variable depth and slope, eliminating undulations and preparing a smoother sub-surface for new asphalt.

Trimble 3D Milling

Mill faster and produce a higher quality surface without stringline. When used in conjunction with a paver equipped with Trimble paving control, the end result is a significantly smoother road surface using less material and finished in less time

Finish Faster and Use Less Material

Achieve shorter lane shutdowns because trucks can run more efficiently unhindered by stringline and stakes
By only milling to the depth required, the machine will burn less fuel and experience less teeth wear
Mill off the minimum depth and use less asphalt for the final surface
Mill at variable depth and slope to remove the existing undulations, creating a smoother surface for paving
Fewer trucks are required to remove waste material lowering cost and improving efficiency

Trimble Hot Swap

Trimble Hot Swap instantly transfers total station control without the operator needing to stop the machine to make adjustments or re-calibrate.

3D Paving Control

The Trimble Roadworks 3D Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers uses a 3D design model, the industry-leading SPS930 Universal Total Station, and on-machine sensors to mill at a fixed or variable depth, depending on job specifications. The 3D design is displayed to the machine operator showing areas that are on, above, or below ideal grade. Comparing the actual drum position and slope with the digital design, Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers automatically guides the milling drum to cut the ideal depth and slope without string lines or manual adjustments.

Pave to a Design

Beat completion deadlines and deliver the highest quality surface at minimal cost
Create optimized 3D milling plans in Trimble Business Center and load onto the in-cab display
Mill complex designs such as transitions, superelevations and drainages–right the first time

Software and Hardware Features

Android-based software with the same familiar user interface as existing Roadworks applications
Intuitive, easy to learn and configurable for a variety of workflow views: 3D elevation, slope, cut/fill mapping, profile view, plan view, and drum manager
Powerful and rugged touch-screen displays designed for the field

Connected Construction

Reduce waste and over-cutting with efficient communication and data transfer with Trimble WorksManager Software—mobile-friendly application that easily manages data and technology assets across jobsites
With the Trimble SNM941 Connected Site Gateway, wirelessly transfer 3D designs from the office to the machine
Productivity data collected from the machine can automatically sync back to the office with Trimble WorksOS Software

Related Literature

Datasheet – Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers

Brochure – Paving Solutions

Infographic – PCS900 Milling Small Project

Infographic – PCS900 Milling Large Project

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