SinuTrain – the control-identical NC-programming station

SinuTrain – the control-identical
NC-programming station
siemens.com/sinutrain
The challenges
In production planning
Can machine availability be increased
through production planning that is
identical to the control system itself?
Additional information on page 6
In training
Can personnel training be optimized
on a platform that is identical to the
real machine?
Additional information on page 8
From machine manufacturers
Can customer-specific machines also
be used for production planning?
Additional information on page 10
In sales
Can SINUMERIK functions be simply
and conveniently presented?
Additional information on page 11
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MPF, tools ...
The smart answer to the
demand for maximum
CNC efficiency
Whether for production planning or training,
whether for machine manufacturers or sales
organizations: SinuTrain offers real value added for
anybody working with SINUMERIK control systems.
The well conceived PC-based solution that can be
intuitively used, comprises software that is identical
with the control system itself, which was perfectly
aligned for practical learning and programming. It is
ideally suited for entry-level personnel as well as
experts.
Contents
Higher efficiency in production planning,
training and giving presentations
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SinuTrain in production planning
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SinuTrain in training
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SinuTrain from machine manufacturers
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SinuTrain in sales
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SinuTrain – an overview of the technology
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Ready to use thanks to sample machines –
and can be expanded at any time
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smart operation – new concepts for the
shopfloor
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SinuTrain at a glance
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Higher efficiency in
production planning, training
and giving presentations
The SinuTrain NC programming station brings SINUMERIK Operate –
including animated machine operator panel – to the PC. It therefore
facilitates smooth know-how transfer from training into practical
environments. This powerful tool allows offline programming at the
PC and NC programs can be transferred directly to the CNC.
Using SINUMERIK Operate and the original SINUMERIK CNC kernel, all
operating and programming operations as well as the execution of
CNC programs can be realized without any restrictions.
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Can be universally used
The intuitive PC-based SinuTrain solution comprises software that is identical with that of the control system. This
perfectly addresses learning and programming as required
in practice, and supports all of the CNC programming
methods established worldwide. SinuTrain for SINUMERIK
Operate can be individually adapted to the axis configurations of various machines. This in turn permits maximum
compatibility to be achieved between the CNC programs
generated offline and the machines on the factory floor.
Advantages at a glance
• Reliable and secure: Almost 100% offline verification/assessment of NC programs as a result of the
original CNC kernel
• Customized: Can be used as optimum programming
station by adapting to the real machine (e.g. the
machine manufacturer can do this)
• Flexible: Perfectly tailored packages for training and
production planning
• Practical: Operation and programming are precisely
the same as at a real SINUMERIK
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SinuTrain in production planning
MPF (Main Program File),
tools ...
Now it is even simpler for shopfloor-oriented companies to also profit
from the full productivity of their production environment. This is
because with SinuTrain, operating personnel can use their PC workstation for production planning and to prepare the next workpiece –
simply without having to block expensive machine tools as a result of
programming work.
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Perfectly prepared for subsequent programming tasks
Generally, the machine operator receives a customer order
in the form of a drawing, a DXF or a PDF file. This file and
the contours to be machined can be simply and conveniently read into SinuTrain using the integrated DXF
reader. They can then be subsequently transferred and
saved to a file structure. Any programming work required
can now be directly carried out in SinuTrain, employing
the usual SINUMERIK operation and programming
workflow.
Operators can choose the programming language they
wish to use when generating their NC programs. ShopMill/
ShopTurn machining step programming as well as
programGuide are available. programGuide is a G code
language that supports cycles. As SinuTrain uses an
original CNC kernel, by employing 3D simulation it is
possible to verify NC programs almost 100% offline.
The programs that are generated can now be transferred
to the CNC of the particular machine tool via a network or
USB stick.
Higher machine availability
• Production planning at the NC-programming station
• Offline verification with the original CNC kernel for a
high degree of reliability and security
1:1 programming and operation
• No new programming know-how is required
• Machine setup, data transfer, automatic functions etc.
Increased productivity
• Seamless and integrated program and tool management, just the same as at the real CNC
• Integrated in the company network and use of
external data storage media (e.g. USB stick)
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SinuTrain in training
SinuTrain for SINUMERIK Operate is a very practical solution for CNC
training – this applies to both entry level personnel as well as experts.
Personnel can hone their programming and operating skills on the
innovative SINUMERIK 828D / 840D sl CNCs using SinuTrain from the
very beginning.
Perfectly prepared for subsequent programming work
With SinuTrain for SINUMERIK Operate, personnel can
learn CNC programming in the training phase exactly the
same as it will subsequently be used in operation with
SINUMERIK-controlled machines. Training packages
precisely tailored for the purpose as well as a free-ofcharge basic version are available to facilitate efficient
training at home. The computer requirements are
generally low.
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Already with the basic version, programs of demonstration machines for 3-axis milling or 2-axis lathes can be
transferred to the appropriate machining centers where
parts can be machined. This is also applicable for the full
version of course. At the same time, all SINUMERIK functions, which are helpful in many other complex machine
types, can be demonstrated live and used for training
purposes.
Simulation and help
NC programs can be tried out and tested using the
integrated CNC simulation and simultaneous recording
with SinuTrain. Optimum self learning is facilitated with
the integrated training program and the online help.
Simple learning and professional training
• Preconfigured SinuTrain machines that can be
immediately used
• No additional hardware costs
• All additional SINUMERIK languages are available
Just the same as at the CNC and more ...
• Programming and operation are precisely the same
as at the machine
• Machine setup, data transfer, automatic functions etc.
• Tutorials, programming instructions, online help
Perfectly tailored training packages
• With additional student licenses
• With additional programming manuals
• Easy to administer through SCE (Siemens Automation
Cooperates with Education): www.siemens.com/sce
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SinuTrain from machine manufacturers
Purchasing a machine
Production planning at the end user's facility
SinuTrain with customized machines
NC programming with SinuTrain in production planning
MPF, tools ...
SinuTrain for SINUMERIK Operate also supports
customized machine configurations. This means that a
programmer obtains an NC-programming station that
is adapted to his particular machine.
Machine image in the offline programming software
Several machine OEMs support their customers with
specifically adapted configuration files that they provide.
These represent a 1:1 image of the machining center, and
include all of the cycles integrated by Siemens and the
machine OEM. This simplifies programming and allows
perfect results to be quickly obtained. An original CNC
kernel means that 3D simulation allows NC programs to
be verified almost 100% offline. If there are no configuration files, the workbench provides a function with which
the machine tool commissioning archive can be read in.
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SinuTrain in sales
SINUMERIK anytime and anywhere
• All SINUMERIK features can be demonstrated and used
for training purposes
Free-of-charge basic version
• Download from www.siemens.de/sinutrain-downloads
• Can be used for an unlimited time
Experience SINUMERIK live
• Functions are convincingly and professionally
presented live – instead of using slides
• Showrooms can be equipped at no charge
SinuTrain for SINUMERIK Operate is the ideal tool for
sales personnel. For outside sales personnel, a laptop is a
standard tool – and no additional hardware is required to
demonstrate SINUMERIK CNC. This allows all SINUMERIK
functions to be demonstrated live.
With SinuTrain version 4.7, for the first time, a free-ofcharge basic version is available and can be used for an
unlimited length of time.
Download from www.siemens.com/sinutrain-downloads
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SinuTrain – an overview of the technology
Functions
• Standard ISO / DIN and SINUMERIK CNC code,
ShopMill / ShopTurn, programSYNC for multichannel
• Machine setup, data transfer, automatic
functions etc.
• CNC simulation, simultaneous recording
• Tutorials, programming instructions etc.
• Online help
• Simple operation with a mouse click
• Maximum degree of mobility without any
bulky additional hardware
• No costs for additional hardware
• Programs can be directly transferred to or
from the machine via a network or USB
• Contours and positions can be imported using
the integrated DXF reader, for instance
• Programs can be directly printed out
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Ready to use thanks to sample machines –
and can be expanded at any time
Machines
Functions
• DEMO Lathe
• Lathe with driven tool
• Lathe with driven tool, Y axis and counter spindle
• Two-channel lathe with driven tool
• DEMO milling machine
• Vertical milling machine
• Vertical milling machine with swiveling table
• Mill-turn machine with collision avoidance
Importing a machine
Exporting a machine
Importing an NC archive
• Importing an existing machine configuration file
• Exporting an existing machine configuration file
• Creating a new machine configuration from a
commissioning archive (option)
Equipped for global use
Available in standard languages Chinese
(simplified), English, French, German, Italian and
Spanish – plus additional 15 language packages in
the CNC4you portal
You can obtain the
free-of-charge SinuTrain
basic version at:
www.siemens.com/sinutrain-downloads
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smart operation –
new concepts for the shopfloor
It has never been so simple to integrate a machine
tool into the overall production workflow. With smart
operation, we are allowing state-of-the-art workflows to
be used in the production environment without incurring
high associated costs. This is especially true for small and
medium-sized companies.
smartPrepare is available for preparing workflows and
generating CNC programs at a computer. The NCprogramming station SinuTrain is a fundamental
component of smartPrepare.
smartPrepare
powered by SinuTrain
smartIT
smartOperate
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smartMobile
SinuTrain at a glance
In production planning
MPF, tools ...
•Higher machine availability
•1:1 programming and operation
•Increased productivity
In training
•Simple learning and professional training
•Just the same as at the CNC and more ...
•Perfectly tailored training packages
From machine manufacturers
•Optimally adapted by the machine OEM
•Individual production planning station
•Direct sales activities with the machine
In sales
•SINUMERIK anytime and anywhere
•Free-of-charge basic version available for
everybody
•Experience SINUMERIK live
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Free-of-charge SinuTrain test version:
siemens.com/sinutrain-downloads
Always the
latest version
with the CNC4you App
App can be downloaded free
of charge at:
www.siemens.com/cnc4you-app
or by scanning the QR code
For iPhone and iPad
For Android
Subject to change without prior notice
Article No.: E20001-A1150-P610-V2-7600
Dispo 06311
D&M/74164 WS 02162.0
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