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Intuitive CNC user interface with simulation function
Beckhoff offers two new function libraries for CNC-specific user interfaces in its TwinCAT 3 automation software.
Intuitive CNC user interface with simulation function
With CNC HMI Base (TF5310) and CNC HMI Simulation Server (TF5320), TwinCAT 3 offers two new function libraries for CNC-specific user interfaces. This allows you to create HMI applications for the CNC area and simulate part processing with real-time data.
The TwinCAT 3 CNC HMI Base software package is based entirely on the TwinCAT 3 HMI Server (TF2000) and therefore integrates seamlessly into the family of TwinCAT HMI products. A large selection of technology-specific controls is included, such as axis display, spindle and speed override, jog and jog functions, contour editor as well as tool data and zero point offset table. The included G-code editor supports cycle-based CNC programming in interaction with the TwinCAT cycle products CNC Measurement (TF5225), CNC Kinematic Optimization (TF5245) and CNC Milling Base (TF5293). Additionally, a run-time configurable soft keypad (MCP) is included in the package. The connection to real time takes place via a separate TwinCAT HMI server extension. This aggregates data from TwinCAT PLC and CNC into a common data model and makes this available to the client components. The use of TwinCAT 3 CNC HMI Base enables the free design of user interfaces, taking customer-specific design rules into account. Directly usable templates are also available to make the engineering process easier.
The TwinCAT 3 CNC HMI Simulation Server connects the 3D simulation control element included in the TwinCAT 3 CNC HMI Base package to the real-time data from TwinCAT CNC. The data of the current tool and the blank definition stored in the NC program are used. The simulation runs either synchronously with the real machining (real-time simulation) or in fast forward (without real axis movement using the contour visualization modes available in TwinCAT CNC). This enables a visual preliminary check of the NC program. 3- and 5-axis milling processes are currently supported, and further technologies are in preparation. (gw)
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HMI (Human Machine Interface) allow the user to control machines and software via a graphical user interface (dashboard).
The TwinCAT software transforms PC-based systems into real-time control with multiple PLC, NC, CNC or robotic runtime systems. The open control solution allows the integration of third-party components as well as retrofit solutions for existing machines and systems.
