Are You Milling with or Against the Grain?

Siemens Answers with SINUMERIK ShopMill – CNC Software for Machine Tool Milling Applications

Benefits of CNC ShopMill Software
ShopMill Success Stories
ShopMill Technology Brief

Siemens ShopMill CNC milling software offers easy access into the world of CNC technology, and can be operated without extensive programming effort or advanced CNC knowledge. To speed your time-to-productivity, ShopMill comes with three different programming methods:

G code programs from CAD/CAM systems
G code programs directly on the machine
ShopMill work-step programming

Whether setting up or programming your machine tool —or your executing machining operations — ShopMill milling software displays tasks in a user-friendly way with graphical help screens.

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Benefits of CNC ShopMill Software

Flexible programming

Graphical programming without the need for DIN/ISO knowledge, using practical ShopMill cycles
Save time by linking work steps
Convenient input of milling contours and position patterns
Highly flexible DIN/ISO programming with graphical contour and cycle support

User-friendly operation

Tool and workpiece measurement with graphical support
USB stick input directly on the front of the operator panel
3-D simulation with zoom and machining time calculation
Identical user interface for milling and turning: ShopMill and ShopTurn

Intelligent functions to increase productivity

Multiface machining assisted by swivel cycles
Process measurement for workpieces and tools
Supporting PC software for training and work preparation (e.g. CAD reader) without tying up the machine

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ShopMill Success Stories

Story	Industry Featured	CNC Product Featured
Staying Out Front in Ported Cylinder Heads	Automotive	SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line
ShopMill operating software: The simplest offline and shopfloor-oriented NC programming procedure	Tool, Mold, and Die
ShopMill and ShopTurn reduce programming effort and shorten cycle times
To guarantee perfect workmanship and the highest possible product quality, BMW uses five-axis machining centers equipped with SINUMERIK 840D sl and a range of new user interfaces for motorcycle machining operations	Automotive	SINUMERIK 840D Solution Line