Siemens Answers with Machine Simulator, a Value-Add for Machine Tool CNC

When developing a new machine tool or production machine using CNC technology, increasing cost pressure dictates that you keep development expenses as low as possible. SINUMERIK Machine Simulator (MS) unleashes the potential offered by modern computer simulations to complete your tasks. SINUMERIK MS is innovative and convenient simulation software for remarkably improved quality and efficiency.

Throughout the entire life cycle of a new machine tool: from software development to commissioning and testing to servicing, with SINUMERIK MS’s innovative simulation platform, you can tap into the full optimization potential already in the early phases of development based on a machine model. That translates into considerable costs and time savings for machine optimization and commissioning.

SINUMERIK MS is designed to enable you to adapt functions and the range of application to your individual environment. Whether you are simulating small or large machines or exploring simple or complex structures, SINUMERIK MS provides support for any task – easily, efficiently and economically.

Benefits at a Glance

Much shorter break-in and commissioning time: the real process is less prone to faults and faster thanks to advance virtual simulation
Increased quality of applications software thanks to verification of user programs in NC and PLC – meaning less servicing downtime due to software faults
Faster time to market: simultaneous engineering of mechanical and software applications
Testing and assurance of machine productivity – during peak and off times – on the virtual prototype
Assurance of fault-free functioning in the field
After-sales support and service on the model – without machine costs
Training on an intuitive machine model
Increase sales: turn the virtual machine model into a valuable acquisition instrument for your customers

Simulation Success Stories

Story	Application Featured
Digital simulation with Siemens PLM software optimizes setup and operation of processing centers
New visualization and projection procedures make for particularly realistic presentations of machines using computers, video projectors and CNC	Laser Cutting