THE CHALLENGE
Optimizing a machining center
System image
System image
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Original PLC program from the OEM,
NC program from the customer - Hard- and Software 8 years old (V5)
- Cycle time per workpiece: 564 s
OUR SOLUTION
Rexroth Optimization solution
NC simulation
- Reduce travelling path and set up strategy for tool changes
Real NC
Hard- and Software
- More performance with faster processors and memory
- New Software functions e.g. edge rounding, graphical nc programming
Hard /softwareCMP60 - > CMP70
V5 -> V12
Cycle Time Analysis
- Reduce the non-productive times such as tool changing times, coolant switching, and clamping
MTX EWB
RESULTS
The aim was to optimize a CNC machining center. In addition to the reduction of cycle times, it was important to demonstrate the supplier the technical capabilities of NC Simulation and to produce a realistic picture of costs and benefits.
The NC programs were already at a very high level. Nevertheless a cycle time reduction of 8 % and about 45 s could be achieved.
The NC programs were already at a very high level. Nevertheless a cycle time reduction of 8 % and about 45 s could be achieved.