Additional Axis (options 0 to 7) | Additional control loop A control loop is required for each axis or spindle moved to a programmed nominal value by the control. Additional control loops are required e.g. for detachable and motor-driven tilting tables. |
Advanced Function Set 1 (option 8) | Advanced functions (set 1) On machines with rotary axes this software option enables the machining of multiple workpiece sides in a single setup. The advanced functions (set 1) reduce the setup effort and increase the workpiece accuracy. |
Advanced Function Set 2 (option 9) | Advanced functions (set 2) On machines with rotary axes this software option enables the simultaneous 5-axis machining of workpieces. The advanced functions (set 2) can be used to produce free-form surfaces. |
HEIDENHAIN DNC (option 18) | HEIDENHAIN DNC This software option enables external Windows applications to access data in the control via the TCP/IP protocol. - Potential fields of application are e.g.:
- Connection to higher-level ERP or MES systems
- Capture of machine and operating data
HEIDENHAIN DNC is required in conjunction with external Windows applications. |
Dynamic Collision Monitoring (option 40) | Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM) The machine manufacturer can use this software option to define machine components as collision objects. The control monitors the defined collision objects during all machine movements. - The software option includes the following functions:
- Automatic interruption of the program run whenever a collision is imminent
- Warnings in the event of manual axis movements
- Collision monitoring in Test Run mode
With DCM you can prevent collisions and thus avoid additional costs resulting from material damage or a machine downtime. Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM, option 40)
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| CAD Import This software option is used to select positions and contours from CAD files and to transfer them into an NC program. With the CAD Import option you reduce the programming effort and prevent typical errors such as the incorrect entry of values. In addition, CAD Import contributes to paperless manufacturing. Applying contours and positions to NC programs with CAD Import (option 42)
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Global PGM Settings (option 44) | Global Program Settings GPS This software option can be used for superimposed coordinate transformations and handwheel movements during program run without adapting the NC program. With GPS you can adapt externally created NC programs to the machine and increase flexibility during program run. Globale Programmeinstellungen GPS
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Adaptive Feed Control (option 45) | Adaptive Feed Control AFC This software option enables automatic feed control that depends on the current spindle load. The control increases the feed rate as the load decreases, and reduces the feed rate as the load increases. With AFC you can shorten the machining time without adapting the NC program, while preventing machine damage from overload at the same time. Adaptive Feed Control (AFC, option 45)
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| KinematicsOpt This software option uses automatic probing processes to check and optimize the active kinematics. With KinematicsOpt, the control can compensate for errors on rotary axes and thus increase accuracy during machining operations in the tilted working plane and during simultaneous machining operations. Touch Probe Cycles: Automatic Kinematics Measurement
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| Mill-turning This software option offers a comprehensive turning-specific package of functions for milling machines with rotary tables. - The software option includes the following functions:
- Turning-specific tools
- Turning-specific cycles and contour elements such as undercuts
- Automatic tool radius compensation
Mill-turning enables mill-turning machining operations on only one machine, thus reducing e.g. the setup work considerably. Turning (option 50)
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KinematicsComp (option 52) | KinematicsComp This software option uses automatic probing processes to check and optimize the active kinematics. With KinematicsComp the control can correct position and component errors in three dimensions. This means it can compensate for the errors of rotary and linear axes in three dimensions. Compared to KinematicsOpt (option 48), compensation is far more extensive. Cycle 453 KINEMATICS GRID
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OPC UA NC Server 1 to 6 (options 56 to 61) | OPC UA NC Server These software options offer the OPC UA standardized interface for external access to data and functions of the control. - Potential fields of application are e.g.:
- Connection to higher-level ERP or MES systems
- Capture of machine and operating data
Each software option enables one client connection each. Several parallel connections require the use of multiple OPC UA NC servers. OPC UA NC Server (options 56 to 61)
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| 3D-ToolComp only in conjunction with Advanced Function Set 2 (option 9) With this software option, shape deviations on ball cutters and workpiece probes can be automatically compensated for using a compensation value table. 3D-ToolComp enables increasing the workpiece accuracy in conjunction with free-form surfaces, for example. 3D radius compensation depending on the tool contact angle (option 92)
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Extended Tool Management (option 93) | Extended tool management This software option extends tool management by the two tables Tooling list and T usage order.
Extended Tool Management enables you to detect the tool requirements in time and thus prevent interruptions during program run. |
Advanced Spindle Interpolation (option 96) | Interpolating Spindle This software option enables interpolation turning by causing the control to couple the tool spindle with the linear axes. The interpolating spindle also allows you to perform a turning operation on machines without a rotary table.
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Spindle Synchronism (option 131) | Spindle synchronism This software option synchronizes two or more spindles and thus enables e.g. gear manufacturing via hobbing. - This software option includes the following functions:
- Spindle synchronism for special machining operations, e.g. polygonal turning
- Cycle 880 GEAR HOBBING only in conjunction with mill-turning (option 50)
Cycle 880 GEAR HOBBING (option 131)
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Remote Desktop Manager (option 133) | Remote Desktop Manager This software option is used to display and operate externally linked computer units. With Remote Desktop Manager you reduce the distances covered between several workplaces and as a result increase efficiency. Remote Desktop Manager window (option 133)
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Cross Talk Compensation (option 141) | Compensation of axis couplings CTC Using this software option, the machine manufacturer can, for example, compensate for acceleration-induced deviations at the tool and thus increase accuracy and dynamic performance. |
Position Adaptive Control (option 142) | Position adaptive control PAC Using this software option, the machine manufacturer can, for example, compensate for position-induced deviations at the tool and thus increase accuracy and dynamic performance. |
Load Adaptive Control (option 143) | Load adaptive control LAC Using this software option, the machine manufacturer can, for example, compensate for load-induced deviations at the tool and thus increase accuracy and dynamic performance. |
Motion Adaptive Control (option 144) | Motion adaptive control MAC Using this software option, the machine manufacturer can, for example, change speed-dependent machine settings and thus increase the dynamic performance. |
Active Chatter Control (option 145) | Active chatter control ACC With this software option the chatter tendency of a machine used for heavy machining can be reduced. The control can use ACC to improve the surface quality of the workpiece, increase the tool life and reduce the machine load. Depending on the type of machine, the material-removal rate can be increased by more than 25 %. Active Chatter Control (ACC, option 145)
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Machine Vibration Control (option 146) | Vibration damping for machines MVC Damping of machine oscillations for improving the workpiece surface quality through the following functions: - AVD Active Vibration Damping
- FSC Frequency Shaping Control
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CAD Model Optimizer (option 152) | Optimization of CAD models This software option can be used, for example, to repair faulty files of fixtures and tool holders or to position STL files generated from the simulation for a different machining operation. Generating STL files with 3D mesh (option 152)
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Batch Process Manager (option 154) | Batch Process Manager BPM This software option makes it easy to plan and execute multiple production jobs. - If pallet management and extended tool management (option 93) are extended or combined, BPM offers the following additional data, for example:
- Machining time
- Availability of necessary tools
- Manual interventions to be made
- Program test results of assigned NC programs
Job list workspace
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Component Monitoring (option 155) | Component monitoring This software option enables the automatic monitoring of machine components configured by the machine manufacturer. Component monitoring assists the control in preventing machine damage due to overload by way of hazard warnings and error messages. |
| Jig grinding This software option offers a comprehensive grinding-specific package of functions for milling machines. - The software option includes the following functions:
- Grinding-specific tools including dressing tools
- Cycles for reciprocating stroke and dressing
Jig-turning enables complete machining operations on just one machine, thus reducing e.g. the setup work considerably. Grinding operations (option 156)
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| Gear manufacturing This software option enables the manufacturing of cylindrical gears or helical gears of any angle. Gear manufacturing expands the scope of functionality of milling machines with rotary tables even without mill-turning (option 50).
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| Mill-turning version 2 This software option includes all functions of Mill-Turning (software option 50). In addition, this software option offers the following advanced turning functions: The advanced turning functions not only enable you to manufacture undercut workpieces but also to use a larger area of the indexable insert during the machining operation.
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Model Aided Setup (option 159) | Graphically supported setup This software option is used to determine the position and misalignment of a workpiece with only one touch-probe function. You can probe complex workpieces with, for example, free-form surfaces or undercuts, which is not possible with all of the other touch-probe functions. The control supports you additionally by showing the clamping situation and possible touch points in the Simulation workspace by means of a 3D model.
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Optimized Contour Milling (option 167) | Optimized contour machining (OCM) This software option enables the trochoidal milling of closed or open pockets and islands of any shape. During trochoidal milling, the full cutting edge is used under constant cutting conditions. - The software option includes the following cycles:
- Cycle 271 OCM CONTOUR DATA
- Cycle 272 OCM ROUGHING
- Cycle 273 OCM FINISHING FLOOR and cycle 274 OCM FINISHING SIDE
- Cycle 277 OCM CHAMFERING
- In addition, the control offers OCM STANDARD FIGURES for frequently needed contours
With OCM you can shorten the machining time while reducing tool wear at the same time. OCM cycles
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Process Monitoring (option 168) | Process monitoring Reference-based monitoring of the machining process The control uses this software option to monitor defined machining sections during program run. The control compares changes with regard to the tool spindle or the tool with the values of a reference machining operation. Arbeitsbereich Prozessüberwachung (Option #168)
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