Industry 4.0: From CAM to Machine Tools

hyper MILL ^® VIRTUAL Machining Center virtually maps actual machining conditions, that is, machine tools including controllers and PLCs. Many possible simulation and analysis processes are based on NC codes on the digital twins of the machine tool.

This option module can provide powerful optimization algorithm to make multi axis machining more efficient. hyper MILL ^® VIRTUAL Machining Optimizer automatically finds the best technical solution from a large number of possible tool positions to ensure perfect machining. It can automatically optimize the link movement between operations and reduce the auxiliary processing time during processing. In the limited machining process, the Optimizer can automatically insert the necessary tool retraction movement to simplify programming to the greatest extent.

The CONNECTED Machining option module enables full networking and synchronization of machine tools. A two-way connection can be established between the CAM workstation and the machine tool. In this way, the best information exchange can be achieved between program generation and execution. For example, you can directly transfer tool data from hyper MILL ^® Transfer to the controller, or use simulation to synchronize the machining progress of the machine tool.

hyper MILL ^® CONNECTED Programming hyper MILL ^® Data exchange between and simulation environment. This means that two-way information transmission can continue. For example, the NC program can be added to an active simulation session later, the tool information can be transferred to or received from the machine controller, or can be hyper MILL ^® Data from the simulation environment, such as rack position or collision area, is used in.