Fit for the future

Turning, milling, turn-milling, mill-turning - standard machining technologies are comprehensively implemented in SINUMERIK Operate. This includes intuitive operation, considered to be a benchmark, all types of programming (DIN/ISO, cycles, shop floor and graphic programming, highlevel language), on-board simulation, integration into CAD/CAM process chains, manufacturing automation and IT - including software tools such as SinuTrain and Run MyVirtual Machine for job preparation, and training on the PC.

Even the toughest requirements for precision and surface quality can be met with options such as MDynamics, Top Surface and Top Speed.

Machine and manufacturing concepts that combine several cutting or additive manufacturing technologies are supported by the SINUMERIK system architecture by design. Typical combinations such as turn-milling and mill-turning are already an integral part of the system software.

Frequently used technologies such as grinding or gear hobbing, but also special applications of the standard technologies that require a special user interface (e.g. blade groove milling, gear or turbine blade milling) can use the basic system functions required for these technologies in SINUMERIK (for grinding these are, for example, "pendulum function", "dressing", "distance-to-go deletion", etc.). System and on-board functions for creating application-specific user interfaces help the machine manufacturer to implement the end user's requirements with minimal effort and without any system breaks. 

Special technologies such as lasering, waterjet cutting and electron-beam welding benefit from the fundamental system properties of the SINUMERIK system. Examples include the openness for integrating proprietary functions, algorithms and technologies, and the advantages offered by a single-source automation portfolio for engineering, procurement, commissioning, maintenance and spare parts management - based on internationally recognized industry standards with worldwide support and service.

Additive manufacturing is covered in the process chain with NX-CAD/CAM on an equal footing with machining processes and can therefore be adapted both as a stand-alone technology in a machine or as a supplement in multitasking/multi-technology machines

Factory automation using SINUMERIK-controlled robots opens up the robot for process-parallel machining - and it is operated and programmed via the standard system interface of SINUMERIK Operate.

All machining technologies benefit from the easy integration of SINUMERIK controlled machines into production lines, control and IT systems for factory automation, process chains, and systems for production planning, process and condition monitoring and resource management.