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Siemens NC 62 · 2016
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Introduction
Multitasking
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Overview
Multitasking – consistent in all details
Multitasking made easy:
The consistency of the CNC functions in the SINUMERIK and the
standardized look and feel of operation and programming with
SINUMERIK Operate enable maximum CNC performance and
user friendliness for multitasking in turning and milling
applications.
The strength of the CNC functions
Intelligent kinematic transformations with a few parameter inputs
turn milling machines into specialized turning machines, and
turning machines into professional milling machines. Together
with other CNC highlights, such as cross-technology tool man-
agement or velocity control, this opens up completely new areas
of application for CNC manufacturing, from turning on milling
machines, to machining free-form surfaces in turning machines.
Integrated operation
The standardized look and feel of SINUMERIK Operate for all
machining technologies enables multiple technologies to be
brought together in a single machine – naturally with the highest
degree of standardization in operation and programming ex-
pected from SINUMERIK. The SINUMERIK technology cycles for
drilling, milling, turning, and measuring tasks also adapt per-
fectly to the particular multitasking machine. This produces the
maximum standardization of all multitasking jobs on a machine.
Universal CNC programming
Standardized CNC programming tools extending beyond the
technology limits ensure efficient CNC programming of multi-
tasking machines: from machining step programming for single
parts to multi-channel programming for mass production. A
powerful CNC simulation allows cross-technology visualization
of the component, and so offers the highest degree of process
reliability for all kinematic versions of modern multitasking
machines.
© Siemens AG 2016