Faster shopfloor programming for DMG mill-turn machines

DMG's GMX 200S and 250S linear turning and milling centres can be specified with ShopTurn on Siemens 840D solutionline and Heidenhain Plus iT, respectively, for faster and easier shopfloor programming - up to 70 per cent reduction in programming time in comparison to a DIN approach. This introduction makes mill-turn programming as easy and reliable as that for a universal lathe, says DMG. When teamed with ShopTurn on Siemens 840D solutionline, the GMX 200S is fully equipped for graphic programming, simple cycle selection and uninterrupted programme monitoring on the shopfloor. It also provides 3D workpiece simulation for all turning and milling operations extending to the b-axis contour. The GMX 250 linear with its TurnPlus system on the Heidenhain Plus iT controller allows the milling/turning spindle and the turret to be programmed with simple dialogue via a menu-based interface. Features include multi-channel slide display during automatic operation and a detailed machining time readout giving main and idle time.