control, Siemens enables simple integration of robots into the shop
floor area. Users of machine tools can use this to convert flexibly to
automatic or series production in addition to standard tasks. Thanks
to automated operation in loading machines with robots, for example,
machine tools can also be used in non-working shifts, improving their
utilization.
29 Aug 2008 , Nuremberg : The economic necessity for higher machine
utilization with simultaneous flexible change between customized
production and automated series production are challenges faced by
suppliers in the shop floor area. With the open interfaces of the
Sinumerik 840D sl machine tool control, users can easily integrate
auxiliary robots and can thus flexibly switch from operator-prompted
production operation to automated series production during non-working
shifts. The interface of the 840D sl is standardized, can be used
immediately, and allows the connection of a host of industrial robots.
Industrial robots can be used for different additional tasks including
loading operations, cutting, welding, or surface machining. By using
robots for loading/unloading, machines can be better utilized and also
operated during non-working shifts at night or at weekends. If the
robot handles other additional tasks in machining, this reduces the
overall cycle time and simultaneously increases production quality.
The open interfaces of the Sinumerik 840D sl can be used to connect
not only automatic lathes, milling machines and grinding machines to
industrial robots, but also every other machine tool. One robot can
also be used for several machines. This increases utilization, reduces
the ROI of a machine, and secures the competitiveness above all of
medium-sized production companies.
Operator-prompted production and automated series production are both
based on the operating and programming tools ShopMill and ShopTurn.
With these tools, machines can easily be configured, and the
workpieces can be programmed via a graphical user interface. The
changeover to automated series production is carried out in just a few
steps. Siemens will present the integration of industrial robots in
the area of shop floor production at the AMB exposition using the
example of a Motoman robot.
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The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is the worldwide
leading supplier of production, transportation and building
technologies. With integrated hardware and software technologies as
well as comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases
the productivity and efficiency of its customers in the fields of
industry and infrastructure. The Sector consists of six divisions:
Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions,
Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram. With around 209,000 employees
worldwide Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal 2007 total sales of
approximately EUR 40 billion (pro forma, unconsolidated).
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Die Siemens Drive Technologies Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is the
world's leading supplier of products and services for production
machinery and machine tools. Drive Technologies offers integrated
technologies that cover the entire drive train with electrical and
mechanical components. This includes standard products but also
encompasses industry-specific control and drive solutions for metal
forming, printing and electronic manufacturing as well as solutions
for glass, wood, plastic, ceramic, textile and packaging equipment and
crane systems. The services provided by the Division include
mechatronics support in addition to online services for web-based
fault management and preventive maintenance.
