The machining simulation concept

A key link of the numerical chain

Positioning
Machining environment
Elements that must be considered in order to simulate as close as possible from real machining conditions :
NC Controller
NCSIMUL Machine takes into account NC Controller logics : Decodes NCTape ISO code programs G and M codes Tool compensations (diameter, length) NC machine sub-routines, loops, macros and variables NC machine, part and program origins Takes into account NC Controller logics Cycle times (block by block, cumulative)
NC Machine-tool
NCSIMUL Machine takes into account the main NC machine parameters : Kinematics No limitation depending on number of axis Complex kinematics, parallel (tricept, hexapod) Machine limits Axis courses Maximum feed rate Speed Power Axis acceleration
NC Operator actions
NCSIMUL Machine takes into account the operators actions : Initial positioning of the part on the table Clamp insertion / removal during machining Part rotation / translation between 2 programs Manual tool mounting possible Operator data entry Numerical data entry Validation (yes/no)