Siemens offers its newest solution for the job shop floor: the Sinumerik 808D, a CNC for entry-level milling and turning machines as well as retrofit on existing basic machines.
"Over 50 years of Siemens CNC experience have been brought to the development of this control, which is designed for the high-volume 230 V, three-phase and economy machine tool market," said a company spokesperson. "With up to 3-axis plus spindle control capability in milling or turning applications, the 808D is offered as a package with Siemens Sinamics drives and Simotics motor solutions. The Sinumerik 808D is available for OEM machine tool builders and in-the-field retrofit installation by Siemens business partners worldwide."
For Machine Tool Builders
"Start with an IP 65 enclosure, easy-to-load USB port, mechanical, hot and soft keys for easy, intuitive operation, clamp-mounted front panel and a modular design that allows customizing by machine model or with out-of-the-box operation," said the spokesperson. The machine control panel is connected using plug-and-play technology using a USB interface.
"On a turning machine, the Sinumerik 808D provides high contour accuracy and maximum machine productivity on high-volume production runs," said the spokesperson. "On a milling machine, the Sinumerik 808D offers builders of vertical machining centers all the benefits of the Siemens MDynamics velocity control for mold and die section work."
The spokesperson stated that a 7.5" LCD color display with 640 x 480 resolution, selectable function keyboard, rotary dials for speed and spindle override, LED tool number display, buffer battery and rear connection ports for USB, RS232 C, distributed and onboard I/O, setpoint to feed axes and spindle, spindle encoder, fast I/O - e.g., for probes and handwheel operation - are all standard on the Sinumerik 808D.
"With 80-bit nano floating point accuracy and intelligent jerk limitation for smoother path cutting and less mechanical stress on the machine structures, workpiece accuracy and repeatability are improved," said the spokesperson. "Whether turning with a C-axis changeover or milling mold sections where path control is paramount, the Sinumerik 808D has been designed to enhance the performance level of basic machine tools."
With programGuide Basic, a wide range of pre-determined technology cycles is available, in addition to the standard G-code and coordinate transformation language. Standard ISO codes can also be intermixed with high-level Sinumerik CNC commands on the 808D. The onboard contour computer allows complex programs to be created and modified at the CNC without the need for a CAD/CAM system.
For routine or online help with maintenance or troubleshooting issues, a push of a button is the only requirement, as the complete library of system parameters is accessible onscreen.
"Commissioning is made easier with a ready-to-run PLC program," said the spokesperson. "Customizing the PLC is simpler as well, with function and data blocks for program testing and debugging built-in. The Sinumerik 808D further allows easy connection to the PLC I/O of other machine devices, whether proximate or remote. The open architecture of Siemens CNC has not been sacrificed on the 808D, so customized HMI screens and menu trees are easily defined and created.
"Finally, the Manual Machine Plus (MM+) function on this new CNC enables transition from conventional machining to CNC programming. A machine equipped with MM+ can be operated using handwheels but with all the benefits of CNC-assisted technology cycles."
The Sinumerik 808D is offered with full three-year warranty on parts and labor.
For End Users
"In addition to the above features and benefits for the machine builder, shop operators and programmers alike will appreciate the Sinumerik 808D," said the spokesperson. "The end-user advantages include simplified keyboard entry of all program values, named part programs in subfolders just like a PC, convenient shortcut keys to access tool offset lists or the Program Manager, intelligent jog features easily identified and graphically supported, precise tool handling and tool wear data readily available onscreen and a powerful simulation routine. An operator can access all system information and obtain online help whenever needed."
The multimedia training materials include an on-screen tutorial video and step-by-step procedures to go from the blueprint to the finished part. For offline training, a fully operable software machine control panel on a PC is available to end users.
For more information contact:
Marketing Communications
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Motion Control Business
390 Kent Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
800-879-8079
siemensmtbumarcom.industry@siemens.com
www.usa.siemens.com/cnc
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