Digital Twin

In times of rising production costs due to constantly increasing energy costs, it is extremely important for the economic efficiency and sustainability of production machines to use the machine for production as continuously as possible.

In reality, the situation is often different.
Besides the profitable production times, there are various downtimes for maintenance and CNC programme preparation, but also for staff training. 

Solutions are required to minimise these aspects. 

The most efficient solution is probably the use of a digital twin. This is a control-identical software programme that is installed on a PC. It enables convenient operation and CNC programming of SINUMERIK controls based on the original SINUMERIK CNC kernel.

Creating CNC programmes

You have the same CNC user interface as you are familiar with from the real machine on the shop floor and therefore have the same functionality. The use of the same CNC editors is guaranteed.

Verification/syntax check of CNC programmes

After creating a CNC programme (e.g. using CAM systems or manually), the feasibility of a component can be checked using a 3D machining simulation. By using the original 3D data of the clamping devices, tools and machine components, possible collisions can already be recognised and eliminated in the digital world. Collisions that have occurred are collected in a table. This also provides you with information about the NC programme and NC block in which the collision occurred. A 3D image of the collision is also saved.

Measuring the runtime of programmes

By using an identical CNC kernel with the same set-up as the real machine, an almost 100% accurate runtime calculation is possible. The runtime calculation is the ideal basis for creating quotations in CNC contract manufacturing. While the machine is producing parts for customer A, the runtime of customer B's part can already be determined in the digital twin.

The real machine can remain in production operation continuously.

Running in CNC programmes

Prior to the first chip being cut in the real machine, CNC programmes can already be run in and optimised in the digital world. A full machining simulation on the main and counter spindles makes it possible to analyse traverse paths and speeds.

Efficient advice in the event of a problem

In the case of a problem, our service staff and application engineers can support you even faster and more efficiently. Updates can be prepared more quickly and customised to your machine before they are installed in your real machine.

CNC-Training

Working with a complex processing machine requires well-trained personnel. Often, several hours are invested in training or education on the real machine while the production is at a standstill.

With the digital twin, a large part of the training is already possible on the PC. It is also possible to receive an image of the virtual machine before the real machine is delivered. This gives you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the machine in advance, train your staff and start directly when the real machine arrives on your shop floor.

Machine demonstrations

Are you interested in a machine? Did you miss the latest machine at the last trade fair? No problem with the digital twin! We can offer you a machine demonstration at any time using the digital twin. Of course, you can also use this advantage in your relationships with your end customers by giving them an insight into (virtual) production.

Are you interested?

Are you interested in using the digital twin and would like to get a first impression of it?
Then take advantage of this unique opportunity to test a digital twin of our GOFuture B6 today:

Trial-Digital-Twin-Benzinger