Simulating A Machining Operation; Overview - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

3.10

Simulating a machining operation

3.10.1

Overview

During simulation, the current program is calculated in its entirety and the result displayed in
graphic form. The result of programming is verified without traversing the machine axes.
Incorrectly programmed machining steps are detected at an early stage and incorrect
machining on the workpiece prevented.
Graphical representation
The simulation uses the correct proportions of the workpiece, tools, counterspindle, and
tailstock for the screen display.
The blank dimensions that are entered in the program editor are used for the workpiece.
The traversing paths of the tool are shown in color.
Simulation display
You can choose one of the following types of display:
● Material removal simulation
● Path display
Display variants
You can choose between three variants of graphical display:
● Simulation before machining of the workpiece
● Simultaneous recording before machining of the workpiece
● Simultaneous recording during machining of the workpiece
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During simulation or simultaneous recording you can follow stock removal from the
defined blank.
You have the option of including the display of the path. The programmed tool path is
displayed.
If a blank is not defined, automatically only the tool path is displayed.
Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you can perform a quick run-through in
order to graphically display how the program will be executed. The machine axes do not
move.
Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you can graphically display how the
program will be executed at dry run feedrate. The machine axes do not move.
You can follow machining of the workpiece on the screen while the program is being
executed on the machine.
Machining the workpiece
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