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SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE
S P R I N G T e c h n o l o g i e s
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T h e 8 28 D A d v a n c e d c a n c o n t r o l m i l l i n g
machines with as many as eight interpolating
a xes or spindles, and two additional auxiliar y
a xes for the control of peripheral devices like
tool carousels, pallet changers or chip convey-
ors. Users can e ngage a se cond machining
channel to execute two different NC programs
simultaneously in their turning and rotary grind-
ing machines, or they can synchronize the pro-
grams using ProgramSync. Two workpieces can
be machined at the same time on one machine,
enabling, for example, simultaneous rear-face
machining in the counter-spindle. Two tools can
also simultaneously work on the same workpiece
to enable faster rough cutting or simultaneous
roughing and finishing for processes such as
balance cutting. This increases the throughput
of workpieces per machine while maintaining
machining accuracy.
Software version 4.7 includes G-Tech software
for grinding. It enables machine tool builders to
design compact grinding machines with as many
as 10 axes and two machining channels. In addi-
tion, the machine offers functionalities such as
g r i n d i n g c y c l e s a n d a p p l i c a t i o n - s p e c i f i c
tool management.
Other improvements include syntax highlight-
ing, the ability to transfer contour elements directly
from a DXF file via contour detection into workpiece
machining programming and the ability to call up
dif fe re nt docume nts and f ile for mats on the
machine's screen for support.
Siemens Industry Inc., call 800-879-8079
or visit usa.siemens.com/cnc.