Siemens 840D Solution Line with ShopTurn

The technology package for the shopfloor

Graphical programming

• Extremely short programming time for single parts and small series
• Operator-friendly implementation of technological production steps in ShopTurn machining plans without DIN/ISO know-how
• Clear display of all technological information in machining steps
• Input without documentation thanks to dynamic help displays
• Avoidance of invalid inputs through dynamic online graphics

DIN/ISO programming

• Shortest machining time for large series and special applications
• Complete flexibility thanks to high-performance DIN/ISO programming for a maximum number of machining options
• Wide range of standard cycles for machining and measuring tasks

Simulation

• Maximum process reliability thanks to simulation with real tool data
• Optimum display of the workpiece in high-resolution 3D graphics
• Uniform simulation for graphic programs, DIN/ISO programs as well as programs generated externally by CAM systems

Machine setup

• Extremely short setup times thanks to operator prompting for determining workpiece zero points and tool lengths
• Simple management of tools through clear display of geometry and turret loading in a single table

Essential features at a glance

Graphical programming

• Transparent, clearly structured programming in machining steps
• Programming without DIN/ISO know-how
• Easily understandable symbols for characterizing the machining steps
• Linking of contours with stock removal cycles
• Linking of drilling and milling operations with position patterns
• Simple modification, insertion and deletion of machining teps
• Significant recudction in programming time compared to the DIN/ISO programming
• Dynamic broken-line graphics for to-scale representation of the workpiece
• Dynamic auxiliary graphics as input support for cycle parameters

Contour programming

• High-performance contour calculator for the creation of turning and milling contours
• Automatic calculation of partially defined geometry elements
• Automatic calculation of grinding stock allowances
• Import of DXF files possible via optional CAD reader

Machining cycles

Stock removal cycle

• Stock removal of freely definable contours
• Axis and contour roughing and finishing in parallel
• Automatic detection of residual material
• Stock removal cycle for plunge-cutting and plunge-turning of freely definable contours
• Freely definable blank contour
• Grooving/undercut cycles
• Grooving cycle for arbitrary trapezoidal grooves
• Undercut cycle for arbitrary thread and DIN thread undercut Form E, Form F

Threading cycles

• Face, longitundial and taper thread
• Constant and variable pitch
• Linear and degressive infeed
• Machining of multiple-start threads

Drilling cycles

• Centering, deep-hole drilling and tapping with non-rotating tools
• Arbitrary drill holes on front face and peripheral surface with rotating tools

Milling cycles

• Arbitrary milling on front face and peripheral surface
• Standard geometries such as circular and rectangular pockets
• Solid machining cycle for free geometries with residual material detection
• Engraving of arbitrary texts

Position pattern

• Arbitrary position pattern on front face and peripheral surface
• Position patterns such as line, circle or grid

Counterspindle machining

• Counterspindle cycle with graphic input
• Automatic workpiece transfer

DIN/ISO programming

Full ASCII editor for flexible creation of DIN/ISO programs

• Input support for standard machining cycles
• Input support for automatic measuring cycles

Simulation

• High-performance simulation of machining step and DIN/ISO programs
• Display in turning plane, front view and 3D view

Tools

• Clear display of tool and setup data in a single table
• Quantity and tool life monitoring with replacement tools

Setup functions

• Menu-assisted scratching function for determining the work offset
• Tool measuring through scratching or tool probe (tool eye)
• Universal turning cycle for applications such as smooth jaws boring

Manual machine

Additional operating options for cycle-controlled lathes

• Turning of straight lines and chamfers with intermediate switch
• Individual machining of turning, milling and drilling cycles without creation of program
• Thread repair cycle

Automatic functions

• Block search also on certain machining operations in position patterns
• Display of traversing paths of machining steps in G code (basic block display)

Accessories

• PC training and programming tool
• CAD reader for PC