SYMPlus turning -

CAD/CAM system including 802S training appropriate for shops

.

SYM plus turning is the ideal software add-on for the CNC machine OPTIMUM.

This training software supports the rapid training for the operation of the control Sinumerik 802S. The employees who are having little CNC experience can learn the basics of the DIN programming using the SYMplus and finally also write and test programs with 802S cycles

But principally SYMplus is an easy-to-learn CAD/CAM system allowing you to save programming times, to avoid crashes and to reduce production times.

The software is subdivided into four modules:

.

SYMplus turning : Modul Shop

Here you can practice typical action sequences to set up the Sinumerik 802S.

   .

.

Also inactively practice the key sequences to program the Sinumetrik control.

  ..

.

.

The realistic designed machine (with noises) will give you the feeling to practice very near to reality – without any stress of real risk of crash.

 .

..

 .

SYMplus turning : DIN/PAL module

On this module you can either learn or freshen up the geometric basics of DIN programming.

 .

.

There is a context help and a graphic support to perform an error analysis.

 .

.

.

.

You can write complete DIN programs using a controlled editor, check on errors and simulate them.

.

 .

.

A test module is included for your trainees. the results are automatically evaluated.

 .

 ..

.

SYMplus turnig : Module Control

.

Here you can write and simulate programs using 802S cycles and commands.

 .

..

.

The clear editor allows you to work efficiently.

 .

...

  .

Help graphics are available for all commands and cycles.

.

..

..

SYMplus turning : Module CAD/CAM - Geometry

..

Unequaled quick and simple graphic programming using SYMplus workpieces even if the drawing is not including NC dimensioning.

 ..

.

 .

Alternatively you can load and output CAD contours.

 .

.

.

 .

Geometry macros are available among others for recesses and undercuts.

A table according to DIN76 is deposited for thread undercuts.

.

.

.

Value entries are immediately dynamically converted.

 .

.

It is also possible to subsequently change any construction data rapidly.

 ..

.

 .

It is possible to directly enter dimensional tolerances (about 48h7), the mean of the tolerance is automatically proposed as nominal size.

 .

..

 .

SYMplus turning : Module CAD/CAM - Workplan

Also the processing is determined graphically by pictograms. You can very easily compare the production strategies and thus optimize the processing.

 .

The time calculation will help calculating.

.

 .

There are no chips in the air (the red surfaces indicate the remaining material). The system checks if there are any possible collisions of the paths.

. .

 .

 .

The 2D simulation is showing lots of details such as allowances. It is also possible to measure the workpiece.

 ..

.

 .

The 3D simulation will give you the best overview of the operations.

 ..

.

 .

The NC program for the 802S is created by a mouse click. (in addition post processors are optionally available for lots of otherCNC controls).

 .

 .

.

 .

The data are directly transferred from SYMplus to the control of the machine.

 .

..

 .

SYMplus turning : Setting up tools etc.

..

 .

Tools can be entered geometrically including shank and holder – this is important for the crash control.

 ..

 .

It is possible to save the cutting data for each tool depending on the material and the operation mode.

 .

 .

 .

.

It is possible to save the cutting data for each tool depending on the material and the operation mode.

 .

 .

.

Then the turret is equipped. It is possible to save the different equipments one by one.

 .

..

.

.

SYMplus turning : CAD/CAM functionality at a glance

.

Geometry

• Interactive contour setting via pictograms, any contour path, cylinder, step pin, tube, recess, undercut.
• Constructions of variants to simply change contours, bi-directional CAD interfaces (DFX, IGES).
• Measuring functions, 3D display at any point in time of the construction incl. calculation of volumes and masses.

Workplan

• Strategies reducing the production time by detection of remaining material during the whole process, working with any unmachined parts.
• Roughing plane and longitudinally, planning, engraving, contour roughing, plunge roughing, cutting off, drilling, thread drilling, thread cutting, handwheel (teaching), rechucking.
• Comprehensive collision check.
• 2D and 3D simulation with common types of machines, real time, preview of single records, magnifying glass.
• Time calculation to calculate and optimize the working plan, automatically created tooling sheet.
• Post processor(s) to generate NC programs for your control.

Tool management, Data transfer

• Tool management (geometric and technologic, depending on the material).
• NC editor for easy editing (copying, cutting, searching, replacing).
• Bi-directional data transfer via the serial interface (RS232).

.

Versions, licenses, delivery volume

• SYMplus turning is available in the languages German and English. Other languages areavailable upon request.
• SYMplus will be delivered on CD-ROM. The license is protected by a USB dongle. The software package includes a manual and a 4-colored exercise book of more than 130 pages.
• The software also always includes a SIMENS post processor (fitting the control of the F100 CNC) to automatically generate the NC programs for your machine. A simulator for the control SINUMERIK 802S and an RS232 interface to transfer the data is also integrated by default. Additional prost processors and/or simulators are optionally available.

System requirements

• Commercial PC from e.g. Intel Pentium ® IV on. Recommended operating system Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP
• Microsoft DirectX® from version 7 on or OpenGL from 1.1.2 on, Direct3D compatible 3D graphic card (e.g. GeForce 2. 3. 4), screen resolution min 1'024 x 768
• Min. 512 MB main storage, about 280 MB free hard disk storage
• PC keyboard and mouse. CD-ROM or DVD drive.
• Sound card and loudspeakers
• Serial interface for the data transfer, alternatively USB interface, USB interface for the dongle