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CNC training with virtual machines

Use our turnkey solution for realistic CNC and machine training in the classroom—for milling and turning technologies. Our virtual machine training covers all the steps required to work with real machine tools, including setup, tooling, measuring, and more.

CNC Training with SINUMERIK and Run MyVirtual Machine

We provide a ready-to-use software solution based on Run MyVirtual Machine /3D. It enables you to …

  • implement a consistent, coordinated learning environment for milling and turning technologies,
  • establish a unified learning environment for CNC and machine training,
  • provide a realistic CNC and machine environment in the classroom.

You get everything you need to deliver efficient machine training on classroom PCs:

  • turnkey learning modules (application files) for CNC and machine training.
  • ready-made training media tailored to the learning modules.
  • training machines in the form of a cost-effective software solution.
  • continuous software upgrades.

Keep your learning and training environment up to date—and become part of our SINUMERIK Trainer Community.

Qualify your machining specialists more efficiently!

Sufficient resources for all your machine training!

Enable realistic CNC machine training in the shortest possible time – without requiring space or budget for training machines.

Faster learning with minimized risk of damage

Education and training on real machines carry a high risk of collisions, machine damage, and tool breakage. In a virtual machine training environment, such mistakes can be corrected easily—without repair or replacement costs.

Use one training system for turning, milling, and more

Virtual machine training supports both milling and turning, using the same user interface and programming as SINUMERIK—which is also used for CNC robotics, additive manufacturing, and other machining technologies.

How you benefit from virtual machine training

Training without impact on production

Small and medium-sized enterprises often use workshop machines for hands-on employee training, risking productivity through operator errors, programming mistakes, and machine or tool damage. Virtual machine training lets learners master CNC operation, setup, and tooling before using real equipment – reducing downtime risks and paying for itself quickly.

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Reliable institutional education and training

Training institutions often have only a limited number of CNC machines for hands-on practice, restricting training capacity and requiring planners to factor in trainee-induced downtime risks. Our Virtual Machine Training reduces the need for real machine stations, shortens machine time per trainee, and keeps more training machines available.

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Work planning is covered in the training as well

Virtual machine training uses the same work environment and software as those used in work planning. Machinists trained in this way gain an understanding of key work planning processes right from the start. Not only are they proficient in operating machines that use various machining technologies, but they can also take on work planning tasks after only a brief orientation.

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