MACHINUM software

A CNC Digital Twin is a virtual model of the entire CNC system, accurately reflecting its control logic, kinematics and behavior. This digital representation enables comprehensive simulation, analysis and optimization of system performance in a virtual environment. It ensures precision from the very first part, reducing time to market, costs and downtime while increasing overall quality, efficiency and productivity.

Improve CNC machining processes and applications while avoiding any significant interruptions with:

• Cycle time minimization in real time – Enable adaptive control to increase machine throughput without having to modify existing NC code and established CNC machining processes.
• Breakage detection and anomaly avoidance in real time – Enable automatic prevention of abnormal cutting conditions coupled with reliable tool breakage detection to avoid protection stoppages and scrap parts.
• Dynamic tool lifetime management – Extend the lifetime of cutting tools and detect the true end-of-life (EOL) of these tools. Replace suboptimal and subjective measures, such as fixed usage counters or visual inspections, to determine tool wear.
• Upfront verification of the machining process – Detect critical NC program patterns before beginning the machining process to eliminate errors and costly iteration runs on the shop floor.

Machine tool users and builders face challenges ranging from balancing customization demands and managing accuracy to maintaining lot size and delivery reliability — all while handling machine and workpiece complexity with high quality.

They must maintain transparency of materials, tools, and programs while optimizing productivity. And they need to address labor shortages, sustainability compliance, cybersecurity risks, and cost competitiveness.

To succeed, companies need agile, digital-driven solutions to navigate these hurdles. Siemens’ MACHINUM software can help increase the productivity of individual machines, transfer tasks from the real to the virtual machine and improve performance across the entire shop floor.