Siemens Answers with the Flexible and Universal SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line CNC

Overview

SINUMERIK and SINAMICS – Made for Each Other
Optimized Application
Designed for Demanding Solutions
Safely On-Board
SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line US Success Stories
SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line Technology Briefs

Unmatched in accuracy, precision and performance, the SINUMERIK 840D solution line is a distributed, scalable, open and inter-connecting control system that offers a wide range of functions. Used for up to 31 axes, the 840D sl features Siemens’ advanced SINAMICS S120 drive technology with rapid commissioning.

■ Utmost performance and flexibility

for medium-sized and complex multi-axis systems through scalable hardware and software

■ System-wide openness

regarding the user interface, PLC and NC kernel to integrate your expert know-how

■ Highly effective protection against personal injury and damage to the machine

Easy-to-use, economic and practice-oriented through integrated safety functions with SINUMERIK Safety Integrated

The SINUMERIK 840D sl offers openness, flexibility, a uniform structure for operation, programming, and visualization, and optimum integration into networks. It is a system platform with trendsetting functions for almost all technologies.

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SINUMERIK and SINAMICS – Made for Each Other

Integrated into the compact, modular SINAMICS S120 drive system with a high power density and complemented by the SIMATIC S7-300 automation system, SINUMERIK 840D sl is a powerful complete system that is best suited for the mid to upper performance range.

SINUMERIK and SINAMICS S120 are supplemented by a wide range of motors. Whether synchronous or asynchronous, all motor types are optimally supported by SINAMICS S120.

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Optimized Application

The SINUMERIK 840D sl can be used for turning, drilling, milling, grinding, laser machining, nibbling, punching, in tool and mold making, for high-speed cutting applications, for wood and glass processing, for handling operations, in transfer lines, and rotary indexing machines, as well as for mass production and shopfloor.

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Designed for Demanding Solutions

Open and Flexible User Interface and CNC

Distributed and simplified system– fully integrated into the design and communications structure of the SINAMICS S120 drive system
Hardware and software can be scaled separately from one another
The drive-internal communication DRIVE-CLiQ allows a significant reduction in the costs for machine wiring
Extremely flexible operating concept with Thin Client units
Modular CNC concept allows you to implement innovative and custom tailored
Machines
Openness in the HMI and NCK allows you to add special expertise and specifically design machines and user interfaces
Images, software or individual technological expertise easily incorporated into the CNC
Both embedded and Windows systems can be programmed in the same way.
Standard communication solution is Ethernet-based – no need for additional CPs.
Powerful PLC/PLC communication via CBA provides flexible networking options, and operator stations can be dynamically connected

Operating and Programming Made Easy

SINUMERIK operator components provide uniform operation and highly innovative solutions, such as simple but rugged operation with the HT 2 handheld unit or the fully adequate HT 8 Touch handheld unit. Flexible operating solutions, such as parallel tool loading and multi-user operation, can be easily implemented with the available components.

The multi-channel, technology-independent SINUMERIK operating and programming interface is logically arranged, facilitates innovative operation, and has a large number of powerful, functions. It combines the best from HMI-Advanced, ShopMill and ShopTurn.

Easy operation with a uniform look and feel for universal, milling and turning
Can be operated uniformly by touch, and with innovative functions, such as a virtual keyboard for entry fields
Made efficient by practicable setup functions, user-friendly tool management, 3D simulation, and a graphic tool display
integrated sequence and high-level language programming supported by “ProgramGUIDE“ make programming fast and easy
Innovative “Animated Elements“ make everything clear, showing in advance the machining step as an animated simulation

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Safely On-Board

SINUMERIK Safety Integrated is a comprehensive safety package. It helps to protect both people and machines – in an extremely efficient and economic manner – by completely integrating the safety functions in the control and drive technology.

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SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line US Success Stories

Title	Application Featured	Industry Featured	CNC Software Featured
Military to Medical	Milling / Turning	Medical Devices
Automotive M2 Race	Milling	Automotive	ShopMill
Improved Production of Laser Components	Laser Cutting	Job Shop