Siemens Sinumerick CNC Reduces Product Development Time

Siemens’ Sinumerik One is a CNC system that functions as a digital native machine tool control that can map development processes to reduce product development time. The controller works with software to create the machine controller and the associated digital twin from one engineering system, thereby contributing to the seamless integration of hardware and software. The company says that this seamless interaction between the virtual and real world (including high-performance hardware) enables Sinumerik One to set new standards in terms of productivity, performance and digitalization.

Both machine tool builders and CNC machine users can benefit from the universal digital twin for the product, production and performance. In addition to reducing product development time, the system’s virtual preparation of machine commissioning can also considerably reduce the duration of actual commissioning. The virtual model of the machine opens new possibilities for builders and users. Machine concepts and functions can be discussed and planned even before real hardware is available. Realistic simulation provided by Sinumerik One enables CNC machine users to simulate the programming of workpieces as well as the setup and operation of machine tools completely on a PC. Even training can be carried out using the digital twin, instead of training on the actual machine.

The innovations in software and hardware for Sinumerik One, including the possibility of creating a universal digital twin for product and production, significantly reduces machining time. The CNC system with integrated Simatic S7-1500F PLC is available in both a control cabinet-based and panel-based version. The system fits into the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) portal and makes an efficient engineering framework available for machine tool builders. With Safety Integrated, Sinumerik One supports the consistent Siemens industry standard for safety. With IT security integrated in the CNC by design, Sinumerik also implements the multilayer Defense in Depth concept.