Siemens' expanded contour machining cycle for Sinumerik CNCs now facilitates 4-axis turning on lathes.
Two turning tools, opposite one another, machine the workpiece simultaneously enabling the machining time to be significantly reduced. In addition, the two turning tools, opposite one another, prevent workpiece distortion significantly improving dimensional accuracy particularly on long, thin workpieces.
An advantage of the Siemens controls is that the new machining process can be programmed directly on the Sinumerik CNC without a CAD/CAM system. With just two additional parameters, the user expands the machining process for a tool into highly productive balanced cutting with two tools. The Sinumerik contour machining cycle automatically creates the CNC sequences.
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