CNC West Feb March 2019

102 www.CNC-West.com CNC WEST February/March 2019 New Products NCSIMUL Machine Simu- lation and Optimization Software Helps Aero- space Manufacturers —Spring Technologies NCSIMUL Machine simula- tion and optimization software from SPRINGTechnologies helps aerospace and other manufacturers create “digital twin” process models that facilitate fulfilment of customer demands for higher production rates and unwaver- ing product quality. To meet the continual ramp-up in aircraft output, OEMs and subcontrac- tors alike are employing leading-edge machine tools, tooling and CAM soft- ware in the Internet of Things (IoT) / Industry 4.0 environment. A key element of the Industry 4.0 domain is creation of electronic “digital twin” models of product data and production processes. The virtual models correspond with the physical shop floor processes and allow manu- facturing operations to be simulated, tested and altered to avert possible problems and downtime and while also facilitating process optimization. NCSIMUL Machine software works directly with ISONCmachining codes to simulate, verify and optimize machining programs based on specific parts, tooling, and machine tool char- acteristics. Three-dimensional graphics help prevent crashes while complex algorithms and embedded process- based knowledge enable optimization of cutting conditions. Use of the soft- ware reduces time spent debugging programs, eliminates risk of spindle collision, tool breakage and scrap, and improves cycle times, process efficien-