Machining SimulatorIntegrated Part Design and Production Simulation for

CNC Education

Education Platform Covering the Manufacturing Processfrom Idea to Realization

Machine Simulation for Education

Learning to design and manufacture parts has always been difficult

– CAD/CAE is taught in classrooms– CAM requires CNC machine knowledge– CNC operations requires a machine tool

FANUC Machining Simulator integrates all these engineering areas into one self-contained package for the classroom

• CAD, CAE, CAM• CNC Operation

• CNC programming•Machine operation

• Program/part prove-out

Complete workflow from idea to virtualized manufacturing in one compact enclosure. Designed from the beginning for use in education.

• Custom Machine Simulation by ModuleWorks• Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD/CAM• FASBacCNC for program transfer • FANUC 0i-F Hardware Simulator

– 3-Axis Mill– 2-Axis Lathe

Integrated Education Solution for CNC Machining

Overview

Customer supplies keyboard, mouse, monitor and Ethernet connection. USB sound card and speaker if desired.

The simulator is the same layout as used in industry. Learning CNC operation is as easy as using a real FANUC hardware simulator.

• FANUC 0i-F CNC• Compact and lightweight enclosure• Automatic and manual operation• Manual Guide i Included• Switchable between mill/lathe

– 3-Axis Mill– 2-Axis Lathe

Industry Standard FANUC 0i-F

CNC Simulator

FASBacCNC is included for easy program transfer to the CNC.

FASBacCNC can also be used to backup the CNC for easy recovery in case of inadvertent changes to the setup.

Easy Program Transfer and CNC Backup

CNC Program Transfer

Mill and Lathe Simulation for Education

Machine Simulation

Realistic CNC position based machine simulation for both milling and turning. Easy and intuitive setup and operation. Virtually manufacture and then save the final machined parts designed in the classroom.

Mill Simulation

Machine Simulation

• Realistic kinematics and structure• 3-axis milling supported• Easy workpiece setup with STL import• Real-time collision detection with color and sound• 21-tool changer

• Tool length and diameter freely assigned• Tool L/D can be imported/exported from CNC• Realistic tool changes

• Easy machine interaction• Pan, zoom, rotate • Open/close door• Hide housing and machine• Machine, tool or part oriented view

Lathe Simulation

Machine Simulation

• Fully functional 2-axis virtual turning center• Collision detection with color and sound• Easy workpiece setup with STL import• 12-tool turret

• OD/ID turning with rough and finish tools• OD/ID grooving with square and round nose• OD/ID threading• Center drill, drill and parting tool• Realistic tool changes

• Easy machine interaction• Pan, zoom, rotate • Open/close door• Hide housing and machine• Section view of part• Machine, tool, part oriented view

Color-Coded Tool Path with Backplot

Machine Simulation

Each tool/insert can be set to a unique color and the tool path backplot can be displayed in the same color as the tool/insert. The cut location will also be displayed in the color of the tool being used. These features allow for easy identification of the tool, path and cutting result.

Collision Detection

Machine Simulation

Collisions are detected between the machine/tooling and between tool-holder/part. A crash will also be detected if the spindle is not turning when contact is made. A crash will change the affected locations to red and a crash sound can be heard if a sound card is installed.

Easy Configuration

Machine Simulation

The IP address and port come preconfigured to the CNC. The software will auto-detect Mill or Lathe on startup. If a connection is not established, manual settings can be made.

Workpieces can be automatically set based on the stock file exported from Fusion 360 (STL file) or manually entered.

Mill tooling can be imported/exported from the CNC or manually set. Lathe tools are preconfigured. Tool colors and names can be changed.

PC Specifications

Integrated PC

• CPU: 4-Core Celeron N3160 @1.6GHz• RAM: 8GB• SSD: 32GB (~15GB free)• OS: Windows Embedded Standard 64-bit• Ports:

• USB - 2.0 x 2, 3.0 x 2• VGA x 1• Ethernet x 1

• User to provide:• Monitor or projector• USB mouse and keyboard• Network connection (For Fusion 360)• Optional USB sound card and speakers

FANUC America is helping to close the skills gap with innovative education solutions for manufacturing and automation