Fraunhofer Institute for Factory OperationVirtual Engineering System for a Manufacturer of Large Machinery
We developed an efficient VE system for a manufacturer of large machine tools, which generates a physical model of a machine tool from CAD data and connects it with the control system. Thus, both the machine’s performance and the interaction between its head and a workpiece can be simulated in real time.
NC programmers develop their firmware on the virtual model. Future machine operators can be trained and machining programs including a representation of machining can be developed without the real machine at an early stage without risking destroying the expensive heads.
The VE system provides machinery manufacturers numerous benefits and applications:
Faster Machine Development
- Parallel development processes
- Control software testing and validation
- Control system commissioning on virtual models
- Dependable software through virtual operating and testing scenarios
- CNC program testing
Training on Real Control Systems
- Realistic operator training
- Programmer training
Operational Virtual Models
- Control system optimization
- Control system modification for new machine configurations
- Machinery diagnostics
Virtual Product Presentation
- Customer presentations
- Concept reviews
- Design reviews
- Function reviews