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Virtual Machine (VM) simulation software, also devel- oped in-house, which previously could be used only on a separate PC outside the machine. "VM on Board" now takes 3D simulation directly to the machine control panel. Based on the new technical capabilities that the Siemens 840D sl provides, Index has developed additional functionality in the VM. For example, the virtual NC core can now be run coupled with the real machine. is enables collision monitoring in a completely new dimension. ere are different operating modes offered for VM on Board. Crash-Stop and Real-Time use coupled opera- tion with the NC core of the machine tool. Crash-Stop allows the advance simulation of workpiece programs on the machine. In case of a virtually detected collision, the function triggers a timely machine stop to prevent the real collision. Using real time, the machine program can be simulated on the operating panel simultaneously, thereby enabling real-time analysis of the machining sequence in difficult-to-access work area situations. VM on Board is also useful for creating and testing new NC programs, for which direct connection with the machine is not required. Programming Assistance for Customer Applications Xpanel interface offers access to useful assistance for machine programming via the VPro ProgrammingStudio that can be used with the VPC Box not only as part of VM on Board, but also directly on the machine's control. Self-contained machining opera- tions are generated with VPro as NC code by repeated sequential selec- tion of individual technology steps. e functionality of the machine and control equipment is taken into account at every step. e gener- ated NC code can be viewed and also edited manually at the machine. e VPC Box even allows the use of the NX-CAM system with an Index postprocessor directly on the machine under the CAM on Board button. Other CAM systems and other customer-specific applications can be used as well. e industrial IPC uses open architecture for access by the user's IT department for this purpose. e open system allows the customer For similar articles about CNC and machine controls, visit PM's zone on this topic. LINK :: short.productionmachining.com/controls to adapt Xpanel to specific user needs and to integrate its own applications and functionalities. Data is King As manufacturing moves inexorably to digital manufac- turing, the companies that can capture and analyze what is actually happening on the shop floor in real time (Industry 4.0) will have an advantage. Machine tool builders, such as Index, are preparing their machines for this eventuality as are builders of auxiliary equipment such as bar feeders, chillers, coolant distribu- tion and others. e data that can be captured collectively from these manufacturing centers, as well as shop-wide, will enable better decisions about when and what to do about production efficiency. For more information from Index Corp., call 317-770- 6300 or visit indextraub.com. muratec-usa.com 866.324.2290 FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WHEN IT COMES TO MACHINES, WE DON'T SELL SPECS; WE CREATE SOLUTIONS. RELIABLE | AVAILABLE | MAINTAINABLE You can count on our machines to run, no matter what. Everything you need is right here in North America, including an on-site service and support team. MURATEC SOLUTIONS GEARED FOR YOU Preparing for Industry 4.0 productionmachining.com :: 31